2001 Toyota Avalon engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Avalon — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2001 toyota avalon that I purchased used from kings toyota in july 2005. The car was toyota certified. My car's engine died on 8/14/2010 50 miles from my mechanic. I had the car towed on 8/14/2010 and he called me to say he could put a jasper motor in my car for $6700. I called toyota…”
filed Aug 17, 2010
“Engine sludge is creating excessive smoking and the car uses 2 quarts of oil every 2 fillups. The vehicle started smoking in july of 2009 at 120,000 miles and was still under an 8 year warranty on the engine. Took the vehicle to the dealership in redding and they refused to honor the 8 year…”
filed Feb 24, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalon | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalon | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 Avalon | 57 | 16% |
| 2005 Avalon | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 Avalon | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Avalon | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 Avalon | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 Avalon | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.