MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota Avalon

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:23.770Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Avalon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2006: 359 complaints 2007: 242 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 44 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 40 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 66 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022
2000: 173 complaints
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YearComplaints
199580
1996109
1997125
1998178
199992
2000173
2001134
2002116
2003293
2004205
2005228
2006359
2007242
2008349
200991
201044
2011106
201230
2013137
201496
201540
201623
201714
201824
201966
202010
202121
20228

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181029

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPONTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A SUBARU FORESTER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190919

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A RETAIL STORE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH ENGINE AT HIGHEST RPM.... FRONT END HITTING CONCRETE WALL . POLICE AND EMT'S CALLED AND REPORT GIVEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140424

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPONTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A SUBARU FORESTER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190919

MY SON WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD CAME AROUND A CORNER AND A LADY HIT HIM HEAD ON HE HIT HIS HEAD IN STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140721

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 12 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF INTERSECTION & WAS HIT ON FORNT DRIVER SIDE. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE COME OUT. THEY TOOK PICTURES & SENT THEM TO A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000803

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 173
R 20000630 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 00V154000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

R 20100907 — steering

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 B

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 10V345000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V154000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V345000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2008 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota Avalon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota Avalon is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Avalon?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.