Airbag is pushing out of the passenger side dashboard and also on drivers side wheel. There is now a quarter inch gap where we can see behind it on the passenger side. There were VERY loud popping noises. There is a recall for this exact car model but for the following year, 2003-2005 (4?) but not for 2002. The 2002 model is affected and should be recalled for the same issue before it kills someone. Also the shifter will not not go into drive without first pushing it forward and backwards several times to engage and the green D light on the dashboard will not show up.
The worst 2002 Toyota Avalon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags35
- Acceleration25
- Steering18
- Brakes15
- Engine8
- Tires7
- Electrical6
- Visibility5
- Seat belts4
- Transmission4
- Fuel system3
- Suspension3
- Body2
- Driver assistance2
- Seats2
- Wheels2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Toyota Avalon
Airbag light 21No deployment 11Sudden acceleration 9Tire blowout 6ABS 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2002 Toyota Avalon mention
B0113 3
Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. Due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a possibility that a minute crack may develop on the surface of the lock bar. Such a crack may expand over a long period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.
- Risk
- Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V345000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Toyota Avalon 109
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
2002 Toyota Avalon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 |
What 2002 Toyota Avalon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bosch ABS anti skid, anti lock brake moduled failed. No brakes. Toyota US has no replacements parts available. Bosch no longer produces. Called Toyota Customer Service three times. Got to the management end and Senior Advisor told me, warranty expired, norhing we can do. I said, there are a bunch of 2000 to 2004 Toyota Avalons/Lexus 300 vehicles out there (same car except nameplates) with the same problem! Same answer: Toyota, LLC has no further interest in those models and warranty has expired. So, I have limited options: 1. Junk the car (funs and drives like new), 2. Start a legal proceeding (costs prohibitive), 3. notify the federal safety agency. So, I (and X# of others that own this model) have a seroius safety problem. What Can the federal safety agency do?
Headlights failed to operate correctly, resulting in taking the car to fix problem , service advisor told me that this veh vin number shows this car should not havve automatly controled headlights, the car is being serviced at cedar rapids toyota , steve lemke is the servvice advisior
The 2003-2004 model avalon's have a recall for the airbags when exposed to certain frequencies and noises. My 2002 avalon has the same issue and toyota needs to include this model year as well. I've had no problems out of this car ever, but as soon as it hit 140,000 miles the air bags light came on. After doing a little research I seen that others were having the same issue. Please include this model year in the recall because this car is very dependable and I've had no issues until now.
I was in a car accident where I lost control of the vehicle due to slippery roads. I was exiting i5 on to highway 7 in tacoma washington. The vehicle wouldn't stop, slid and hit a cement wall on highway 7. Upon impact I hit my head on windshield and none of the air bags came out upon impact. I received injuries due to this disorder.
I was driving on a highway when the car accelerated by itself, brakes did not work. The car put itself in the middle of two lanes, then accelerated turn half ,I think, crashed (the front of the car)with a small hill some how did not stop and ended up somehow turning back and crashed again this time the back of the car crashed against the hill and stopped. The car suffered several breaks in and a transmision repair. This is my third toyota. It was perfect before the incident. It was very scary. Just a few min before the crash I was passing a toll at about 28 MPH. After passing the tool I was faster than that but I do not like to speed.
While at the store I found I can turn the car off and remove the key and get ou while the car is still in gear. If you are not paying attention the vehicle can roll away, causing personal and property damage and possible loss of life.
Air bag flashes vsc off and engine failure lit.low miles. Tuned replacing spark plugs. No improvement.
Moving my car from a to b put it in reverse it just took off by it self. It was going so fast I could not stop it even pressing the breaks it still went fast on it on. I started screaming why this car going so fast and why I can't stop it. It stopped when it hit the carport and to sienna van under the carport.which my vans are damage very bad. I call toyota corporation and told them what happen. They asked me what I wanted from toyota I said my car carport, and both vans fix. They gave me a claim number.so they are having an inspector to inspect it I will have to pay to have it towed. They work for toyota and may say the car is fine but I know what happen to me. It is scary, I could have been killed. In my own backyard.
Airbag on with error code b0113 ( short inside squib hr circuit to +b ) and can not erase code.
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Questions about the 2002 Toyota Avalon
Is the 2002 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Avalon, 1.2 times a typical Avalon model year.
What is the 2002 Toyota Avalon year score?
The 2002 Toyota Avalon scores 65 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Avalon: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Toyota Avalon?
Airbags, with 35 complaints, typically around 159,500 miles. Next is acceleration (25).
How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Avalon have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Toyota Avalon have bad airbags?
The Toyota Avalon model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (184 complaints), 2004 (127 complaints) and 2002 (35 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2002 Toyota Avalon get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Toyota Avalon range from 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 27 highway.
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