2003 Toyota Avalon Electrical system Problems

“Toyota has known of this problem for years and has worked on the car last year to give a temporary fix, now a few months ago Toyota sends yet another recall for same parts, but yet the dealers nor Toyota has any idea of when this will be available, meanwhile we drive around in fear of unnecessary deployment of airbag. We have been in contact with Toyota and all the local dealers and no one can tell us anything, but on the news the reports say the airbags are being replaced”

“On this date the car was recalled for a steering column upper bracket replacement. Today march 19th, we took the vehicle to our regular mechanic for front brakes and to check because the key will come out of the ignition when the car is turned off and in drive or reverse rather than park. It was also pointed out to us by our mechanic that the steering wheel no longer locks which has been the case since they did the recall work but we just realized today. He then proceeded to tell us about the recall and we explained we had taken it in for the bracket. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the gear shifter was still in drive. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and a report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 64,000.”

“On 4/01/03, I leased a 2003 Toyota Avalon xl from prestige Toyota of ramsey, n.j. By the time I signed all of the paperwork and took possession of the car, it had become dark outside. The display of gear positions (p, r, n, d, 2, l) which was obvious in daylight, was now impossible for me to distinguish. By the time I arrived home, my eyes were strained from trying to read the letters, thus creating a hazardous driving experience. From dusk to dawn, it is unnerving to search for letters on the dash board panel. While all other indicators are illuminated, the gear position panel is not. …”

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 1- aug 2020- mega moters- purchassed auto- carfax and auto guro- recommended this vehiscal and sales pitch included these companies- he said he does good business- he said he will fix all issues if the issue was with-in 30 days- car drove fine- he put an inspection sticker- it did not smoke then because he had a helper who started the car and placed inspection sticker readin 10;2021? But it was august 2020? …”