2001 Toyota Avalon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Avalon. That ranks 10th out of 28 Avalon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (24 complaints, 18%), typically at around 52,500 miles. Complaints mention 34 crashes, 1 fire, 25 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 134owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 34complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Toyota Avalon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 18% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 21 | 16% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 10% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 10% | 49,383 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 8% | 17,217 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 8% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 7% | 121,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | 28,138 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 21,398 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 189,047 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 16,276 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Avalon recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
this car involve accident AIR BAG none deploy , right side , rear side, left side were damage serious but AIR BAG none deploy , and now the light AIRBAG to be open on the screen I petition into OFFICE to request for our car to be recall AIRBAG , this is car run was 92K Mile this Air Bag none open…
The contact stated that the son owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the son was driving approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that after the crash the air bag light activated and remained…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while her son was driving at low speeds in a parking area, he was involved in a collision with the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The air bag…
I petition into USA to request COMPANY TOYOTA AVALON to should be recall AIRBAG , because in the time our car was involve accident Airbag to did not open , after some day the light AIRBAG appear , it is mean AIRBAG none good , All picture our car were damage I submitted into DMV Our car TOYOTA…
I have replaced o2 sensors twice to get rid of the check engine light for codes that have popped you p1135 & p1155. Took car to two different mechanics and toyota dealership and no one could figure out why the light is still on. All sensors have been replaced with denso parts. This seems like a…
Other Toyota Avalon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Avalon | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon | 71 | 4 |
| 2018 Avalon | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Avalon | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Avalon | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 Avalon | 41 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Avalon | 137 | 4 |
| 2012 Avalon | 30 | 4 |
| 2011 Avalon | 106 | 1 |
| 2010 Avalon | 46 | 7 |
| 2009 Avalon | 91 | 7 |
| 2008 Avalon | 349 | 6 |
| 2007 Avalon | 243 | 6 |
| 2006 Avalon | 360 | 7 |
| 2005 Avalon | 228 | 7 |
| 2004 Avalon | 205 | 3 |
| 2003 Avalon | 293 | 2 |
| 2002 Avalon | 116 | 1 |
| 2001 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Avalon | 173 | 2 |
| 1999 Avalon | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Avalon | 178 | 1 |
| 1997 Avalon | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 Avalon | 109 | 0 |
| 1995 Avalon | 80 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Avalon?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Avalon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Toyota Avalon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalon model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.