Gasoline Engine problems of the 2000 Toyota Avalon

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2000 Avalon.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2002

While driving the vehicle at 1mph (one miles) bumper to bumper traffic, vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into drive, vehicle collided with another car, shifted again from drive to reverse and smashing the vehicle behind. Dealer has been reported. Please provide further information. Mr.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2001

Anytime vehicle is started up massive amounts of white smoke comes out from rear for as long as 3 minutes, and vehicle runs hard. Dealer stated it was neglect, not getting enough oil changes. Vehicle needed a total of 6 oil changes, and consumer had only gotten 5 oil changes. Valve cap was removed, and black sludge had build up. Dealer's remedy was to flush the engine, which made it worse.




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