Toyota AVALON fuel problems
35 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
3,204 owner complaints analyzed
34 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,031 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
35 of 3,204 complaints match this topic (1.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 975558 · 1995-11-28 (November 28, 1995)
GASOLINE ENTERING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DUE TO A FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING SAID SECOND HAND MECHANIC, DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. TT CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO HAVING TO RENT A CAR, GET A HOTEL ROOM, AND PAY FOR A MECHANICE TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063174 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF EGR VALVE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP AS WELL. THE PROBLEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 4K RPM'S. *SC THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RACK AND EGR VALVE WERE REPLACED. UPDATED EVOQ 08/27/10 UP…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10669434 · 2014-12-31 (December 31, 2014)
THE TUBING FROM THE FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK IS SUBJECT TO RUST. THE RUST RESULTS IN HOLES IN THE TUBE. FUEL SPILLS OUT DURING REFUELING AND ACCELERATION. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10669434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291777 · 2009-11-10 (November 10, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, WHILE IN REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD A LOUD METAL NOISE IS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE BAFFLE WAS LOOSE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK AND THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FUEL TANK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,950 AND THE FAIL…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,920 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10417891 · 2011-08-08 (August 8, 2011)
THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLS WITH GASOLINE/FUEL FUMES EVERY TIME THE GAS INDICATOR REACHES 1/4 OF A TANK. TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR HOWEVER THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 83,674 miles reported. Look up ODI 10417891 at NHTSA ↗