The Lemon Index2000 Toyota Avalon.
The 2000 Toyota Avalon is better than average by owner complaints: 81 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 70, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about visibility, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Toyota Avalon year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 173 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Toyota Avalon year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 41K to 114K miles on the car (82 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- steering complaints mostly came at 93K–126K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 27K–110K miles
Recalls 2
- steering 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES.
- suspension 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 122 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Slight, intermittent resistance to movement of the speedometer or tachometer
- An intermittently inoperative speedometer / tachometer condition
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedEngine seizure2002
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side ★★★★☆ · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Consumers finger was broken by the window while being rolled up. The consumer had her finger on the window and there was no safety device on the window.
2000 Toyota Avalon owner · NHTSA complaint 567181
More owner reports
While driving dash lights reflect in windshield at eye level, giving a blinding glare. Please provide further information.
NHTSA complaint 8001884
Power steering prematurely stiffens, and consumer can feel grabbing at the front end for a short time. Steering wheel will vibrate at speeds 50 and over. Dealer says abs could be the cause.
NHTSA complaint 895069
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 70; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Avalon year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Avalon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (20%), brakes (17%) and airbags (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have?
2 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota Avalon get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Avalon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 41,900 and 114,200 miles. The middle report was at 83,800 miles, from 82 complaints.
Does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 Toyota Avalon cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have?
3.0L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Avalon year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works