2000 Toyota Avalon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,014miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Toyota Avalon, 6% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,014 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is an intermitend problem and it happens when starting on the car. To turn the car on I have to take the steering wheel and forcefully turn it left and right. Move also the shifter to neutral. I also try to press the brake at the same time. Mechanics have not been able to duplicate the problem. The car was also checked by a Toyota dealer and the problem was not identified. The battery and the cables are working properly. Now it is happening very often and creating a security and safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745542, filed 2015-08, 125,000 miles“Toyota Avalon 2000 check engine' light comes on. I take it to Toyota dealer for repair 9/1/12 . This light comes on again on 10/9/12. Toyota dealer again repairs. Light comes on again 12/14/12. Toyota dealer repairs again. Light comes on again 01/18/13. Toyota dealer repairs again. 'check engine light' comes on again 1/25/13. Toyota dealer wants to repair. I refuse. I inform Toyota dealer and Toyota corp. And request a refund of all money ($824.47) charged. No refund as of 2/8/13. On 8/18/12, the driver front window won't roll. Toyota dealer repairs it at a cost of $274.24.”
NHTSA complaint #10496926, filed 2013-02, 65,089 miles“The first thing that happened was that the air bag light on the dash came on. Looked this up in the manual and it said to take the car in to the dealer - which I did. The local Toyota deal said that they ran a check and found nothing wrong with the car. Their explanation was that a LED light in the dash was malfunctioning. My horn was not working either - so they wiggled the wires under the hood and said that it would be fine. The horn lasted until I was out of their driveway. This fall I decided to take my car to a local garage to have the brakes replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302624, filed 2010-01, 120,000 miles“Steering wheel locked while driving in a right hand turn. Toyota dealer replaced the ignition cylinder housing assembly and charged consumer $464.13. I have posession of failed part which clearly demonstrates loose locking pin. Vehicle is a 2000 Toyota Avalon with 102029 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10147209, filed 2006-01, 102,029 miles“Headlights and dashboard lights flicker when driving with the headlights on. Driving at night is dangerous, because lights actually flicker to the point of being off for a fraction of a second.”
NHTSA complaint #10365652, filed 2010-11, 149,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10134140Jan 11, 2016Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 24% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 25 | 24% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 44 | 13% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 11% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Avalon
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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