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2003 Toyota Avalon Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Avalon has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Avalon

Airbags
172
Speed Control
35
Steering
19
Electrical
14
Brakes
13
Engine
10
Powertrain
10
Suspension
7
Other
5
Fuel System
4
Structure
4
Visibility
3
Tires
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 13, 2018POWER TRAINI DROVE INTO A PARKING SPOT, PUT MY CAR INTO PARK & RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE. THE CAR ROLLED ...
Apr 15, 2009POWER TRAINTHE GAS PEDAL ON OUR 2003 TOYOTA AVALON BEGAN STICKING WHEN CAR WAS 5 YEARS OLD. IT WAS MOST NOTICEA...
Feb 28, 2008POWER TRAINREAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, LARGE AMOUNT. *TR
Jan 18, 2008POWER TRAINWHEN I TRY TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR OF MY 2003 TOYOTA AVALON, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I FEEL RESISTAN...
Jul 1, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 4RUNNER THAT HAS A HORRIBLE CLUNKING SOUND THAT HAPPENS AT RANDOM. THE TOYOTA DEALER H...
Feb 16, 2007POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE AC...
Nov 15, 2003POWER TRAINCAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN PUT ON BRAKES AND PUT IN NEUTRAL HAS NOT DONE THAT AGAIN WHEN I WENT TO ...
Aug 18, 2003POWER TRAIN2003 TOYOTA LIMITED 4-RUNNER V8- AWDFRONT-END VIBRATION PROBLEM. I FIRST PRESENTED THE VIBRATION P...
Jan 1, 2003POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCAR STALLS (GAS PEDAL DOES NOT RESPOND) WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO WHEN SLOWING TO A LOW SPEED ...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINPROBLEMS WITH VIEWING GEAR SHIFT POSITIONS DURING NIGHT DRIVING. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TOOK PO...

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