Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00804 | 04/28/2004 | 10007098 | Malfunction indicator lamp on 1mz-fe engine misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305 or p0306. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| 980603 | 06/03/1998 | 601330 | Charcoal canister assembly supply parts have been changed to simplify parts production and permit interchangeability with some models. *yc | 07/23/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TC02002 | 01/30/2002 | 628696 | Special policy adjustment regarding vehicles experiencing engine oil gelling or sludge. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP02004 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/30/2002 | 06/20/2002 | ENGINE SEIZURE | ||
| Alleged that the engine seizure due to oil sludge | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| Intermittently air conditioner would go dead, and dashboard temperature gauge would flash on /off. dealer has been informed. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/30/2007 | 1 | ||
| Toyota avalon 1998 stalling while at highway speeds. toyota avalon 1998 stalling at traffic lights and stop signs. january 29, 2007 nearly involved in a broad-side accident when car stalled beginning to enter roadway, oncoming traffic had to swerve around narrowing avoiding a collision. this is a problem with avalons and camrys that is well-documented by other owners on the internet. dealership replaced air fuel sensor on january 19, 2007, car stalled again the very next day on highway. the car is now back in the shop as of january 31, 2007, with dealer unable to diagnose problem. there have been many incidents over the last several months that seem to be escalating. unsafe vehicle to drive as it will cut off in the middle of the highway going 65 miles an hour without warning. car has less than 40,00 miles on it. *nm | |||
| 01/25/2007 | 121900 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1998 toyota avalon at 45 mph, the oil light turned on, and the engine lost power. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. the contact restarted, and the vehicle was driven home. the mechanic advised him not to drive the vehicle due to the sludge build up in the engine.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/12/2002 | 1 | 06/10/2001 | |
| The engine contained sludge and was clogged, consumer stated that he is currently working with the toyota dealer in an attempt to the repair problem and obtain full reimbursement from manufacturer for all costs including possible auto rental expenses while repairs are being made. *yh | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Was told that burning oil and smoking was due to sludge in valve cover, indicated that i had not had oil changes, and i have oil changes every 3,000 miles. i kept no receipts of purchases of oil filters and oil. may not be covered under warranty. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine starts and dies periodically. yh | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Engine surges and drops rpms rapidly and unexpectedly when engaging cruise or when letting foot off of gas pedal. | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Unintended accerleration. upon backing out of garage. damaged drivers door and front quarter panel of auto. driver doors impacted side of garage. the engine seemed to be racing. engine was warm prior to accident | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 86466 | 1 | 05/28/2000 |
| Sludge in engine causing smoke to come from back of car. *ph | |||