2003 Toyota Avalon brakes problems

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were permanently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kendall toyota (10943 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33156) where it was diagnosed that the rear brake light sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The battery was also replaced. After the vehicle was repaired, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle did not accelerate. For the past year and a half, a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the cause of the odor could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 100 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

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Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 138,766 miles · GA

The engine started cold and revved to 2500 RPM and then oscillated between 2500 and about 3000 RPM and never slowed down. I put the car in drive and drove it the block and a half to my house using the brake to stop at the only stop sign on the route but stopping was difficult. The next morning I experienced the same ultra-fast idle and drove the car on an errand that was about 2 miles distant. The same pattern persisted but the brakes were heating up and smelling from frequent use in keeping the car within the city speed limit. It also stressed the automatic transmission while braking against the fast motor. I started shifting from drive to neutral and coasting to control the speed while the engine speed oscillation continued. I parked the car back home and had a tow truck take it to marietta toyota where the diagnosis was to replace the idle control motor at a cost of $669.00 less a $99.00 negotiated discount. That service solved the problem but the problem had the potential to overheat the brakes, cause one to coast in neutral without ideal control of the car in an emergency, etc.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · NH

There have been repeated disc brake mechanism (corrosion) failures where brake drags and wears or have "locked up" and dragged enough to effect steering. *tr has been serviced by both local toyota dealer and independent service shop. Note: lot better results and and less expensive service from local shop. Similar concerns have been widely reported on internet, e.g., car value / problem websites and reports.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA · crash

2003 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated the brakes locked up and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She frantically tried to stop the vehicle, even shifting the transmission into park, but to no avail. The consumer finally crashed into three cars that were stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 149,866 miles · CA

Hello im writing to complain about a couple of things. 1. Ive received an recall notice for my 2003 toyota avalon for "steering problem upper bracket". And have, tried to remedy this, only to find out toyota, offers no courtesy vehicle?. Or a definite time your vehicle will be repaired?. 2nd there is also another defect on this car, when going over "rough" roads and braking, the car feels like its not braking at all. Or like the brakes are slipping?. Is there a recall for this on the 2003 avalon? There have been no incidents to date, but I am very concerned.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brakes replaced. Three months after the brakes were replaced the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact and the driver of the other vehicle were injured. A local mechanic noticed that the brake calipers did not have any screws to hold them in place while driving. The dealer confirmed that the screws were not properly placed in the calipers. The contact stated the manufacturer would not offer any assistance since the dealer did not repair the brakes properly. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 87,000 miles · CT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact was driving at approximately 2 MPH into the residence driveway. The brake pedal was engaged, followed by no power response. Suddenly, the vehicle crashed into a nearby shed. There was no personal injury or vehicle damage. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two different occasions for the identical failure where the technician was unable to detect the problem. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard involved. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 10/20/10 *bf updated 10/21/10

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Brakes · PA

I own a 2003 toyota avalon. On two separate occasions the accelerator on my car got stuck even after I took my foot off the gas pedal. I had to both stop on the brakes and pump the gas pedal to get the car from continuing to accelerate. I've since removed the car mats, but now I'm not 100% sure that's the problem.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 26,245 miles · GA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. While driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal had become stuck to the floor and the brakes would not engage causing the contact to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. No one was injured. A police report was filed. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileages was 26,245. Updated 04/16/10. *lj updated 10/05/10