2000 Toyota Avalon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,544miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,544 miles.
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.
“As soon as I start the car, 'check engine' light keeps coming in spite of several years of repairs and several hundred dollars spent at two Toyota dealers, and at several other garages. First time this happened was in 2005. Right now the light is on. The Toyota 2000 Avalon xl I have has serious manufacturing defects. In 2004 driver side window would not roll and cost me almost $600.00 the water pump, gasket, drive belts, engine cover and logo, etc have been changed.”
NHTSA complaint #10837298, filed 2016-02, 30,000 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“'check engine' light keeps coming when driving. Since 2005, two Toyota dealers and two independent repair shops were unable to correct the problem for good. Latest repair was in september 2015 at Toyota. Check engine light is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #10790403, filed 2015-11, 30,000 miles“Driving between 10-15 MPH in an open parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated (rpms between 7-8). Applied brakes to no avail. When trying to shift to park, the car accelerated in reverse. Did manage to get car in park and shut off engine. Most horrifying experience. Very fortunate and blessed no other persons, vehicle or building was in our path. Was able to restart the car and it idled normal and exhibited no other accelerations when driving. Brought car to Toyota dealer. Diagnostics performed and found no problem. Dealer contacted Toyota corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460079, filed 2012-05, 93,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 4 | 19% |
| 2019 | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 | 6 | 43% |
| 2016 | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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