2005 Toyota Avalon engine problems

Filed Jul 1, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Please check for all recalls on my car.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 81,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. While driving, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a slow stop. The contact stated that the engine made a revving noise, but the accelerator pedal was not depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The computer was reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Engine · 74,000 miles · CA

I purchased this certified used avalon 04/26/2005 with the certified warranty expiring on 04/26/2012 or 100,000 miles. At 74,000 miles it had to be repaired at findlay toyota for engine oil leak at timing chain cover. I paid $235.94, insurance paid $1530.93. At 99,983 miles the same oil leak had to be repaired again at desert toyota, scion. They stated "found used cover and upper oil pan has been replaced and not sealed properly, also coolant hoses not sealed properly". For this repair I paid $2957.23. The car started leaking again at 113,480 miles and is in need of repair again. I don't know what it will cost me this time. Apparently this is a serious problem toyota had not properly addressed. On toyota's tis I found tsb eg019-07 that shows toyota was aware of this issue and never notified it's customers. I should be reimbursed for the previous repair and any additional repairs required to permanently fix this problem. Please help! The vehicle was stationary each time I observed these leaks.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 5 MPH when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 92,079 miles · PA

Check engine light came on, replaced #2 ignition coil. 800miles and 3 months later same thing happened,replaced #5 coil. Toyota dealer said this is normal for a high mileage car. Total cost $700+ if this is normal they should [xxx] well pay for it. It takes reliable out of toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Engine · 40,000 miles · TX

Noticed oil puddle on my garage floor when vehicle was approximately 3 years old and still under powertrain warranty. Toyota dealer replaced oil line hose. Vehicle had same leak approximately one year later and hose was replaced again. Noticed oil leak again when vehicle had approximately 55,000 miles less than 5 years old. This time was timing cover leak. Dealer repaired vehicle under warranty and referred to some tsb concerning timing cover leak. Continued to have periodic leaks attributed to loose connections. At 95,000 miles timing cover leaking again. Dealer repaired, but no warranty service. Complained to toyota why no recall and having recurring problem with timing cover. Toyota stated they would provide me with $1,000 check to assist in covering the $1853.53 dealer repair charge upon submitting paid invoice to them. Noted that a majority of 2005 avalon owners have had the same problems, but no recall from toyota. Why not?

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, she experienced an excessive pulsation in the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) in june of 2010. The failure recurred recently. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate independently. The failure recurred four times. There was also a default with the variable valve timing. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ...updated 05/22/13 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was being rebuilt. Updated 06/14/2013

Filed Mar 29, 2012 · Engine · OH

2005 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to faulty with oxygen sensor *tgw the consumer stated the lights on the dash illuminated when nothing appeared to be wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Mar 10, 2012 · Engine · 99,750 miles · MD

My check engine light came on while I was driving,and then the vsc light came on,car hesitates when gas pedal is applied then jerks and takes off almost ran in the back of a few people,went to dealer they said it was a ecu computer 1350$ had car for 8mo. Only put 8000 miles on it,was very dangerous driving this car

Filed May 13, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 48,000 miles · CA

First contacted toyota motor sales u.s.a., inc. In torrance, ca. And advised them of my car troubles prior to going to dealership for service. I made them aware that I do not trust dealer service departments. They assigned me a case number and documented my issues with engine/powertrain malfunction that still exist today and both the dealer and toyota motor sales have not addressed problem. Also, I stated to dealer that there was leakage surrounding the power steering pump. Dealer was quick to resolve problem by trying to induce me to have pump changed without performing true diagnostic procedures to include; failure to remove front r/h tire to look at power steering pump from the front side, failure to clean power steering pump and surrounding areas to investigate true area of leakage. Instead, dealer service department came to an immediate conclusion that the pump must be leaking from pump shaft bearing. Cost to replace; $750.00 which I declined to have replaced. With the vehicle up on jack stands and with true diagnostic testing, I removed front r/h tire, thoroughly cleaned power steering pump and surrounding area and steered left to right and right to left many times and can not locate leak at this time. Could be even engine oil that dripped down or pump high pressure line that goes to steering cylinder gearbox/yoke area. As far as the power train/engine problem that has been going on for a very long time, the engine and transmission are always out of synchronization. To briefly state, the engine wonders (hi and low rpms) and the transmission will be in wrong gear. Furthermore, throttle response is many times non-existent. I depress pedal and no engine response is found. Need to further depress pedal for engine to accelerate. This is a serious safety factor as far as I am concerned. Have other issues not able to state because of your limited words allowed.