One problem related to abs brake fail has been reported for the 2002 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2002 Avalon.
While driving 10mph, car suddenly stops, motor running normally. Collared pin in master cylinder failed causing brakes to seize with abs and asc failure. If I had been on a freeway, I would surely have been backended or skidded on ice out of control with no way to recover.