One problem related to brake disc caliper has been reported for the 2001 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2001 Avalon.
2001 Toyota Avalon xls: vibration felt in steering, typically above 60 mph on interstate or braking going down a hill. Aligned front end, re-balanced tires/wheels, replaced tires, replaced front rotors twice within a few thousand miles, brake pads, caliper pins, regreased caliper pins with appropriate pin grease, ensured proper air in tires - none of this has addressed the vibration. Noted a fair number of other Avalon owners searching the internet on the words '2001 Toyota Avalon vibration'. Vehicle has not sustained any damage, such as jumping a curve or being struck by another vehicle. No other suggested repairs from Toyota.