no report yet
Steering
Risk. 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.
2000 Toyota AvalonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 173 owner complaints about the 2000 Toyota Avalon, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Toyota Avalon has problems
173 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Steering10 crash/fire/injury
26Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
20Vehicle speed control12 crash/fire/injury
18Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
17Visibility2 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
13Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system
8Tires
4314 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 34 | 10 |
| Air bags | 26 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 2 |
| Visibility | 17 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 4 |
| Suspension | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Tires | 8 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 43 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Toyota Avalon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
109kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 steering complaints. 36% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1under 30k miles8under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Avalon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Avalon median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Toyota Avalon safety ratings
2000 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Toyota Avalon, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE SEIZURENo recall
In owners' words
What Avalon owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Two times the power steering locked/hard to turn momentarily while driving and turning. Check power steering fluid full and no leak, power steering belt is good. Stop driving the car for now. First incident happened on Dec. 15 and the second last Dec. 23.
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. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CURB, SPUN AROUND ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS…
SUSPENSION: MAKES STRANGE SOUNDS - LIKE PARTS ARE GRINDING AGAINST EACH OTHER ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING UP. STEERING - MAKES UNUSUAL SOUNDS - AS IF PARTS ARE RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER.
Own a 2000 Avalon?
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