Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota Avalon

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2003 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Avalon


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Toyota Avalon

The Automatic Transmission problem

The gas pedal on our 2003 Toyota Avalon began sticking when car was 5 years old. It was most noticeable when the car was stopped and we wanted to begin moving. It became hard to depress until a good bit of pressure, and then the car would lurch forward or backward very quickly.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

When I try to depress the accelerator of my 2003 Toyota Avalon, there are times when I feel resistance. If I press to overcome the resistance, it then races and does not return to normal position. It has happened multiple times over the past 4 years w/o any pattern. Nothing was done to correct it.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Problems with viewing gear shift positions during night driving. When the consumer had took possession of the vehicle, the interior had become dark. The display of the gear position could be seen in the daylight had become hard to see.   Read details...


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