2007 Toyota Avalon: check engine light

Filed Oct 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 76,845 miles · MO

Abs and brake light on, air conditioner blowing hot air,temperature gauge not working, engine electric fans not working. All above was working when parked on next startup above faults noted. Took car to toyota and found computer mounted on ABS control was shorting out the digital buss for all the computers. When this computer was unhooked AC works temperature gauge works and fan works. However now no speedometer, odometer,trip indicators work and now has check engine light as well as ABS and brake light indicator are lit.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 149,000 miles · SC

When driving north on I-95, my car began to slow down even though I had not released pressure on the gas peddle, so I accelerated. As soon as I accelerated, the car then began to run extremely rough, the RPM monitor fluctuated back and forth, and the began to slow down even more. I looked in the rear view mirror to check traffic as I prepared to pull off the interstate and saw smoke coming from the rear of the car. When I stopped and exited the car, smoke was then bellowing profusely from the front right side of the hood and upper right tire rim, so much so that I thought the engine was about to explode. It should also be noted that the check engine light never came on. A tow truck was called and now I'm waiting for my local toyota dealership to open so that I can find out what is wrong with my car. A similar energy surge and rough driving occurred approximately one year ago and my car was towed in, but no problem could be detected. The problem stopped as mysteriously as it appeared, with no serious reoccurrences until yesterday, 9/7/15. In 2014, the mechanic chalked the problem up to possibly bad or cheap gas.

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 52,496 miles · UT

Engine light on car having engine trouble power does not stay even,sometimes stalls out, took back tofor service due to engine prblems, tune up performed , and coil pack had to be replaced on a previous service in 2008 coil pack for cylinder 6 was replaced. Repair shop did not list which cylinder. But coil pack was replaced.

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · UT

Car stalling out ,engine light coming on, speed fluctuates, , timing belt change is due. But suspect engine coil pack is failing again. This will be 3 times replaced in 7 years.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 88,000 miles · MI

I was driving my 2007 toyota avalon on 3/23/13 when the check engine light, traction control light, and stability control light all came on. I immediately went to a local napa store and discussed the error/s (found on my vehicle dash) with one of the sales assistants.. The sales assistant then went out to my car and interfaced his "black box" with my automobile computer and an error code p 2197 showed up. As it turns out this error code is a faulty oxygen sensor in bank two of my right exhaust manifold. The napa store did not have the oxygen sensor in stock however, as a favor to me they reset the computer and I regained use of my traction control,stability control, and elimination of the check engine light. After further research and verification from an independent garage it appears that toyota has a technical service bulletin on this issue. The technical bulletin is t-sb-0114-08. It applies to 2005-2007 avalon's and 2007-2008 camry's. The tsb states that the corrective action should include replacing both exhaust manifold oxygen sensors as well as the right exhaust manifold and gaskets to the tune of approximately $1,800.00. This is quite evidently an emission issue impacting the safety (no traction control and no stability control) of passengers in the aforementioned vehicles. It is also quite evident that this defective design puts the repair cost right on the back of the consumer. Who has ever heard of replacing an exhaust manifold.

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Engine, Wheels · 80,400 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the check engine and the tire indicator warning lights were constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire mechanic who inspected the tire but was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,400. ..updated 01/16/2013 *bf updated 1/25/2013

Filed Apr 17, 2010 · Engine · 67,234 miles · NC

Driving at speed on interstate. A/c warning light illuminated. Turned off A/C. At destination, parked car for several hours. Did not turn on A/C when driving from parking lot. Soon check engine light vsc and trac lights came on. Drove at low speed directly to toyota dealer to check problem. Dealer found oil level 1 qt. Low and oil leaking from vvti line. Tech used toyota scan tool found codes p0024 p0012 for vvti timing malfunctions.ttech replaced both vvti cams and cam housings, cam gears, intake gaskets, oil pump gasket, oil pan gasket, head gaskets, timing cover gasket. Initial estimate for repair was @ $6400 as car was out of warranty due to mileage. After discussion, the dealer got toyota to pick up the cost of most of the parts. I paid $2527 for labor and $28.57 for parts. Subsequently the dealer advised me that the problem had occasioned a toyota recall. I submitted a claim a month ago to toyota for a refund, but have had no reply from the company.

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 43,000 miles · CA

Steering colum adjusting control continues to release. This causes the steering wheel to go into the the dash area or up or down. There is no control of steering. Before this incident, oil burst all over the engine and drained out of my car, spilled onto the floor of my garage. The oil light or check engine light never came on. Dealer made repairs after keeping my car -not a recall notice but a noted problem. No power while pressing on the gas. There is a delayed reaction resulting in slow or no speed for passing or just driving (dealer indicated power trans problem - not recall kept car 3+ days for repairs). The grey paint has spots ithat will not come out with a wash and wax.