2001 Toyota Avalon Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Toyota Avalon, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the vehicle was parked she attempted to open the driver's side door and she heard a snapping noise. She then stated that something in the door latch was broken. The door would not open from the inside. She had to roll the window down and open the door from the outside. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. She called the manufacturer and was told that it was a wear and tear issue not a safety issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10355900, filed 2010-09, 84,000 miles“Lights on vsc stay on all the time. Auto has been in the shop 6 times. Kept having all kinds of electrical problems. Windows go up and down all the time by themselves. Battery failed. Dealer replaced steering angle sensor. Did not remedy problem. Trunk opens by itself. Dealer found latch not holding securely on latch lock bar.”
NHTSA complaint #8008249, filed 2002-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Avalon
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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