Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (one problem).
1999 Toyota Avalon. Had the evaporative canister system tank replaced on October 18,2005. The tank was leaking gas, and check engine light came on. Called the manufacturer, and they said there was not recall. Had not contacted my dealership, and I had not had any accidents. Read details...
Engine developed sludge at 18,000 miles and dealer says the engine will seize up soon. Regular oil changes were performed and proved to the dealer, but the dealer says sludge is not covered under warrenty and I am responsible for replacing the engine. Read details...
Problem 1: the car shifts poorly when you let off the gas and then accelerate or do a rolling stop. Toyota's field technical specialist, ron wytock said that those driving situations produced a 2 gear downshift when it shouldn't but that was normal and not repairable. Read details...