general problems of the 2000 Toyota Avalon

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the sub frame and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number 00v154000 (suspension). The contact called the independent mechanic, who determined a brake line replacement was needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the front side of his foot became partially stuck behind the brake pedal. The failure occurred sporadically. The contact was able to remove his foot. The dealer informed that there was not a remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

This is an intermitend problem and it happens when starting on the car. To turn the car on I have to take the steering wheel and forcefully turn it left and right. Move also the shifter to neutral. I also try to press the brake at the same time. Mechanics have not been able to duplicate the problem. The car was also checked by a Toyota dealer and the problem was not identified. The battery and the cables are working properly. Now it is happening very often and creating a security and safety issue. I checked the recalls for this car associated with this situation I did not find an answer although I have read lots of related complains. I am planning to change the ignition or the starter but probably is a try and error solution.

Driving between 10-15 mph in an open parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated (rpms between 7-8). Applied brakes to no avail. When trying to shift to park, the car accelerated in reverse. Did manage to get car in park and shut off engine. Most horrifying experience. Very fortunate and blessed no other persons, vehicle or building was in our path. Was able to restart the car and it idled normal and exhibited no other accelerations when driving. Brought car to Toyota dealer. Diagnostics performed and found no problem. Dealer contacted Toyota corp. And notified us nothing would be done unless we contacted corporate personally to report the incident. As of this date, we now have a case number assigned from corporate and the car is back at the dealer for further assessment.

On may 22, 2009, I backed my 2000 Toyota Avalon into a parking area next to a short private road located about halfway down a high cliff above a beach. After getting out of the car, I decided to move it about a foot further off the road. So I backed up very slowly until the bumper just touched the cliff behind me. I braked, the car stopped, and then I stepped very lightly on the gas pedal, intending to brake immediately after moving forward a few inches. To my horror, the car shot forward rapidly, and I was unable to stop it, no matter how hard I pumped the brake pedal. I somehow managed to turn it to the left and thus avoided plunging over the cliff below me. The car continued to accelerate, fish-tailing up a slight grade. Then it hit a parked car and turned upside-down on the road. I suffered broken vertebrae in my back and neck and had to be hospitalized for 12 days and wear a head-neck brace for two months. The car was totaled.

I pulled in driveway with foot on brake proceeded to try to put vehicle in park. When I hit the button, my foot went to the floor and the car dashed forward, causing damage to the car and the garage door, frame and wall. My dealer said it couldn't happen and would not look at the vehicle.

Sudden acceleration, one time only, resulting in severe front end damage. I was at entrance to car wash speaking to the attendant when the car took off at high speed. My car was stopped by hitting the rear end of a Jeep at the end of the car wash. The reason was inexplicable.

Problems with consumer getting locked in vehicle as well as brake problems. The problem had been present since the vehicle was purchased. The steering wheel would not turn, neither would the key turn the ignition. The brake problem remained unresolved. On another occasion the consumer tried to slow down to make a turn and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The only way the vehicle wold stop, was to turn the key and the shut the motor off. The vehicle lost power when backing out of a parking space, the ignition problem was intermittent and the brake problem was intermittent.