2002
Toyota Avalon
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2002 Avalon is more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2002 Toyota Avalon has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Toyota Avalon has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2002 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Toyota vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Powertrain
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Major
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Minor
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Drive System
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Brakes
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Climate System
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Build Quality
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Electrical Accessories
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
2001
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
2006
2007
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
STEERING
Jul 29, 2010
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL NO. AOH.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V345000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
372593
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