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2000 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Avalon, covering steering and suspension, and 168 consumer complaints received since 2000.
The component named most often is steering: 155.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 45.7 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 91.5 per 1,000 for the Toyota Avalon line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 111.3 complaints per model year across the 27 Toyota Avalon model years on this register; 41 complaints reported a crash and 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2000 (29); the most recent in the file is dated 29 Oct 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (manufacturer campaign AOH).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Consequence: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
Filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Toyota Avalon (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Avalon line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 155.7 | 91.5 | 45.7 |
| Air Bags | 113.2 | 142.9 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 89.6 | 54.1 | 116 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 89.6 | 155.8 | 42.9 |
| Visibility | 80.2 | 30.8 | 37.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 80.2 | 42.7 | 108.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 33 | 155.7 | 91.5 | 45.7 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 113.2 | 142.9 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 89.6 | 54.1 | 116 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 89.6 | 155.8 | 42.9 |
| Visibility | 17 | 80.2 | 30.8 | 37.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 80.2 | 42.7 | 108.3 |
| Suspension | 12 | 56.6 | 32.7 | 80.5 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 51.9 | 67.1 | 99.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 47.2 | 33.8 | 18.9 |
| Power Train | 8 | 37.7 | 50.9 | 83.9 |
| Tires | 8 | 37.7 | 22.2 | 47.5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 23.6 | 18.4 | 11.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 18.9 | 75.8 | 32.8 |
| Engine | 4 | 18.9 | 17 | 10.7 |
| Equipment | 3 | 14.2 | 16.8 | 17.5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 14.2 | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 16.3 |
| Wheels | 3 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 11.8 |
| Seats | 2 | 9.4 | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9.4 | 13.3 | 34.5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 5.9 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4.7 | 46.5 | 65.9 |
168 unique complaints, 212 component mentions; 28 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP02004 | Defect petition | ENGINE SEIZURE | engine and engine cooling | 30 Apr 2002 | 20 Jun 2002 | — |
Other Toyota Avalon model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 80 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 109 | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 125 | 18,746 |
| 1998 | 1 | 176 | 1,960 |
| 1999 | 1 | 92 | 1,960 |
| 2000 | 2 | 168 | 373,134 |
| 2001 | 2 | 128 | 373,138 |
| 2002 | 1 | 111 | 372,593 |
| 2003 | 2 | 287 | 1,379,442 |
| 2004 | 3 | 201 | 1,799,768 |
| 2005 | 7 | 210 | 7,570,416 |
| 2006 | 7 | 342 | 7,568,794 |
| 2007 | 6 | 218 | 7,111,534 |
| 2008 | 6 | 329 | 7,111,534 |
| 2009 | 7 | 76 | 7,114,769 |
| 2010 | 7 | 39 | 7,114,769 |
| 2011 | 1 | 88 | 51,495 |
| 2012 | 4 | 23 | 3,765,594 |
| 2013 | 4 | 92 | 3,735,352 |
| 2014 | 4 | 67 | 2,944,310 |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 | 2,922,788 |
| 2016 | 3 | 13 | 2,950,503 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 2,892,385 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 4,722,728 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5 | 3,528,315 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2,525,804 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,000,062 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Toyota Avalon model years · Toyota: 65 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V345000, was reported to NHTSA on 29 Jul 2010 and concerns steering. Across all model years the Toyota Avalon line has 34 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Toyota Avalon complain about most?
Steering: 33 of 212 component mentions (155.7 per 1,000). Next is air bags with 24. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.