Three problems related to power train 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.
Could not put car into park or neutral driver shaft clip totally failed on my Toyota 2000 Avalon xls new shaft assembly installed westbury Toyota would not repair unless I paid a $300 diagnostic fee will call to see if part is available.
In early Jan 2010 our 2000 Toyota Avalon lxs surged backwards across the street into our neighbor's yard. No damage or injuries but very scary indeed. One week later the vehicle's engine raced at maximum rate while in neutral. My wife is afraid to drive the vehicle.
Speedometer is not reading speed accurately. Vehicle is actually going 8 miles faster than what the speedmeter is reading. As a result, consumer received a speeding ticket. Cruise control was set at 76 mph, but police radar indicated 84 mph.