MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Avalon

● Typical for this model
2001 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:39.607Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
134
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 134 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 134 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 134 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints

2001: 134 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199580
1996109
1997125
1998178
199992
2000173
2001134
2002116
2003293
2004205
2005228
2006360
2007243
2008349
200991
201046
2011106
201230
2013137
201496
201542
201623
201714
201824
201971
202010
202121
20228

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

18% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

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2001 Toyota Avalon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-08

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

16% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

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The contact stated that the son owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the son was driving approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14

I petition into USA to request COMPANY TOYOTA AVALON to should be recall AIRBAG , because in the time our car was involve accident Airbag to did not open , after some day the light AIRBAG appear , it is mean AIRBAG none good , All picture our...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11

Also filed under Back over prevention

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while her brother was stopped at a sign, a vehicle crashed into another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle from the rear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-23

Electrical system

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and interior/under dash.

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I have replaced O2 sensors twice to get rid of the check engine light for codes that have popped you P1135 & P1155. Took car to two different mechanics and Toyota dealership and no one could figure out why the light is still on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-03

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

Service brakes

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-04-09Structure01V072000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

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    2010-09-07Steering10V345000 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…

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V072000 · Structure
  • Recall 10V345000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota Avalon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Avalon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.