Toyota Avalon Complaints (2003)

293 consumer complaints on file.

#10213944January 3, 2008
SUSPENSION:REAR
2003 TOYOTA AVALON WITH AN UNUSUAL ROARING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THAT LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. MECHANIC STATED THEY SEE THAT PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME. *KB ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE WRITER, THE BEARINGS WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY GREASE PACKED WHEN INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10209358November 19, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES; HOWEVER , THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO SOME BUSHES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,000. NEW YORK POLICE REPORT. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10185492March 19, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16930. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED FOR A SECOND OPINION, HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17000.*AK UPDATED 04/12/07. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10184331March 6, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AND IT CRASHED INTO A PARKED FORD PICK UP TRUCK. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ,AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY DUE TO THE SEAT BELT. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT STATED DUE TO THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SHE WAS HAVING HEARING PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT TO HER TEETH. THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT EXPERIENCED CHEST PAINS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK BUT ARE CONCERNED THAT THIS INCIDENT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. UPDATE 5/3/07*TR THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY RAPID ACCELERATION AND CAUSED OVER $13,500 IN DAMAGES. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED THEY ESCAPED THE ACCIDENT WITH MINOR BRUISES AND THEY HAVE RETRIEVED VIA WEBSITE 9 OTHER CASES WITH SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND SINCE REPORTED TO THE AGENCY. THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION DONE DUE TO THE FACT THAT AN ARTICLE IN THE WASHINGTON POST STATED AN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT CAN TRAP THE THROTTLE PEDAL WHEN NOT PROPERLY SECURED AND CONSUMER IS WONDERING WHETHER THIS IS IN FACT WHAT HAPPENED TO THEIR VEHICLE. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#10165942August 18, 2006
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP REALIGNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE ALSO HAD A SEPARATE GARAGE WHO SPECIALIZES IN WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, EARLIER THIS YEAR, TRY AND ALIGN IT. HE STATED THAT THE PARTS OF THE VEHICLE THAT CONTROL THIS WERE SWITCHED,( I.E. THE LEFT WHEEL PART WAS IN THE RIGHT WHEEL PART, AND ETC.) WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND DO NOT EXHIBIT ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10158765June 1, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE, VSC, AND TRACTION OFF LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED AND STAYS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 6-7 TIMES. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AND WAS REFILLED. THE NEXT TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB WAS PERFORMED BUT THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER HAS DETERMINED THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FOUND AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. *AK UPDATED 7/7//2006 - *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10155079April 11, 2006
SUSPENSION:FRONT
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP REALIGNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND DO NOT EXHIBIT ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. UPDATED 05/16/2006 - HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10132724August 13, 2005
AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003, TOYOTA AVALON, BACKING UP, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, POLE STOPPED CAR, BRAKES DIDN'T STOP RACING ENGINE, PUT CAR IN DRIVE, SHOT FORWARD INTO GOLF COURSE, BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK, PUT CAR IN PARK, DIDN'T STOP CAR, HIT TREES, UTILITY POLE, TRIED TO STEER, LITTLE OR NO RESPONSE, TURNED KEY OFF, CAR FINALLY STOPPED, CAR TOTALED, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELT ON, BUT IMPACT MADE HEAD HIT LEFT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD, RECEIVED CONCUSSION, OVERNIGHT HOSPITAL STAY. REPORTED TO TOYOTA, THEY WANTED CAR, WE REFUSED TO LET THEM HAVE IT. TOYOTA SENT INSPECTOR HE REFUSED TO OPEN HOOD, OR PUT AUTO ON HOIST TO EXAMINE, REFUSED TO EXAMINE, JUST TOOK PICTURES. THEN TOYOTA ATTORNEY SENT LETTER SAYING THEY COULDN'T SEE FROM THEIR EXAMINATION THAT THE CAR FAILED. HAD 3 WITTINESS THAT TOYOTA INSPECTOR REFUSED TO INSPECT CAR. MY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE TOTALED AUTO AND SETTLED, THEY TOOK AUTO. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10117416March 30, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 TOYOTA AVALON HAS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKE EQUIPMENT.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY WITH ABOUT 3 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND THE WHEELS BEGAN TO SPIN AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO OIL SPILLAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10113918March 10, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION
1) REGULAR, NORMAL DRIVING ON A DAILY BASIS, APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES PER DAY.; 2) RATTLE OF FRONT, SUSPENSION AREA, ESPECIALLY NOTICABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER CRACKS, BUMPS, OR POT HOLES ON STREET, HIGHWAY SURFACE, 3) SUBMITTED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR ON THREE OCCASIONS, CROWN TOYOTA, ONTARIO, CA. TECHNICIANS STATED ON FIRST VISIT UNABLE TO DETECT ANY NOISE. SECOND VISIT, ABILITY TO DETECT NOISE APPARENT, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT REPAIR. THIRD VISIT, ABILITY TO DETECT NOISE APPARENT, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT REPAIR. WHEN NOISE WORSENS, BRING VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO DATE.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10106297January 14, 2005
AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
STEPPED ON BRAKE AND CAR ACCELERATES INTO VERY HIGH SPEED. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10100769November 30, 2004
AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WHO ALWAYS WORE HER SEAT BELT WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AND SOMEHOW RAN OFF THE ROAD HIT A LITTLE CHERRY TREE AND WAS THROWN FROM HER CAR & KILLED HER. THE SIDE NOR THE FRONT AIR BAGS WENT OFF. AND APPARENTLY THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TOO. THE HIGHWAY PARTROL CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED.*AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#10081756October 6, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS
WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP IT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL THE LAST TIME, THE CONSUMER HIT A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10089102August 17, 2004
SEATS
CONSUMER PLACED HANDS BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS TO RETRIEVE A PAIR OF KEYS. WHILE PULLING UP THE KEYS FROM THE SIDE OF THE SEAT WAS A METAL PART STICKING OUT FROM THE SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S RIGHT HAND FINGERS WERE CUT AND BLEEDING. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10087475August 9, 2004
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM FOUR TIMES, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10083475July 22, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED INTO A FENCE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10063368July 15, 2004
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. NO REPORT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OR INJURIES. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN PULLED FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A 4-5 INCH CURB IN THE BACK OF THE GARAGE CRUSHING EVERYTHING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE BRAKES BUT THEY DIDN'T RESPOND AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. *SC *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10079938June 23, 2004
TIRES
VEHICLE'S ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER IS OFF. *MR EXTRA EQUIPMENT WAS ADDED BY THE MANUFACTURER (16 INCH TIRES AS OPPOSED TO STANDARD 15 INCH TIRES) WHICH RESULTED IN THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FIX, REFUND OR REPURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10079445June 17, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDED WITH A HOUSE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10046615December 10, 2003
STRUCTURE
WHILE DRIVING 100 MILES OR MORE INSTRUMENT PANEL GLASS GETS HOT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT RECOMMENDED TO KEEP DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *SC *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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