2001 Toyota Avalon: check engine light

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · CA

I have replaced o2 sensors twice to get rid of the check engine light for codes that have popped you p1135 & p1155. Took car to two different mechanics and toyota dealership and no one could figure out why the light is still on. All sensors have been replaced with denso parts. This seems like a recall if not even the toyota dealer could fix the problem. There are many people having the same issue with toyota's. I need my car to pass a smog and it could not because of this issue. Car only has 62,000 miles and runs great.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 189,047 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the check engine and catalytic converter warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 189,047.

Filed Jan 19, 2011 · Steering · 140,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle skid control, ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and concluded that the steering positioning sensor was defective and needed replacing. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was approximately 173,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Engine · 42,000 miles · OH

My check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and they "diagnosed" the car for 8 days. They said they couldn't locate the problem. They finally indicated it was because of build-up on the #1 fuel injector and it had to be replaced at a cost of over $600. They also indicated it was not covered under warranty. The car had 42,000 miles on it at the time. It seemed odd to me that the powertrain is covered until 60,000 miles but the fuel injectors are not considered part of the powertrain. Approximately 10 days after getting my car back the check engine light came on again and been illuminated since.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

Check engine light stayed on. The dealer statd the indicator switch needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 31,000 miles · VA

The oil light continues to be illuminated despite frequent oil & filter changes . The check engine light has also been illuminated. The engine is requiring oil approximately every 500 miles.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Engine · 53,765 miles · IL

Engine warning light and vsc and vsc off light went on while driving!. Dealer indicated that a valve in the charcoal canister assy. Was shorting out. The component is part of the emissions system and the vsc is part of the same circuit hence both sets of warning lights went on. Dealer indicated that if you top off the tank the extra gas spills over into the cannister and can overwhelm the valve causing excessive usage and possible shorting. I indicated that I have never top'd off the tank in this car, dealer had no other explanation. Part is not covered under the toyota $1200 extra care gold extended warranty, and cost to replace unit was $507.32, including $85.00 charge for computer diagnostic. Note:53k on car and have had no unscheduled work done on car sinced it was purchased new.

Filed Jul 31, 2003 · Engine · 31,000 miles · NY

Check engine light is on and two toyota dealers (rockland toyota and paul miller toyota) are not able to fix this proble. According to toyota manual, I should not be driving this car.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

When fill ing up with fuel indicator lights come up on dashboard. There was a problem with fuel. *ak consumer took the vehicle to dealer three times because the engine light kept coming on gas, then they discovered the flexhose had come off the charcoal canister.