One problem related to ignition 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. On August 26, 2007, the contact started the vehicle and the steering wheel remained locked, even while driving. He jiggled the wheel and it unlocked. He stated that the interlock fails to release. The failure still persists. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 81,740. Updated 12/12/07 the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder bracket.