Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
504205/25/200510016186Diagnostics - anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution (ebd). repair manual correction. 2004 toyota celica - 00400-rm106-6u1. 00400-rm107-7u1. 00400-rm106-1u1. 00400-rm935-u1. *tt09/01/2005
501503/14/2005501410015861'04 avalon abs with ebd & ba & trac & vsc system repair manual correction. 00400-rm106-1u1. *tt '03 avalon. 00400-rm953-u1. *tt '02 avalon. 00400-rm872-u1. *tt '00 avalon. 00400-rm746-u1. *tt08/15/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
11/02/2008454001
 While backing slowly, the right foot was moved from accelerator to foot brake pedal. as pressure was applied to the foot brake, the car accelerated in reverse, continued turning, smashed along side of another vehicle and turned a half circle. driver's left foot pressed the emergency brake causing car to stop. total elapsed time no more than two seconds. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
01/01/2006300001
 2004 avalon xls - abs dash light has been staying on continuously for over two years once engine is started. i took it to dealer once about three years ago and dealer said it was because a book was under the back of the driver's seat. the light was not continuously staying on when the dealer told me this. the problem continues. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
09/01/20069902104/10/2004
 Slow loss of brake fluid on 2004 toyota avalon xls. dealer had to replace brake master cylinder and brake booster. repairs were covered under warranty, however i feel that this was a serious problem and one that should be reported as there may be other vehicles with similar problem. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
09/01/20069902104/10/2004
 Slow loss of brake fluid on 2004 toyota avalon xls. dealer had to replace brake master cylinder and brake booster. repairs were covered under warranty, however i feel that this was a serious problem and one that should be reported as there may be other vehicles with similar problem. *jb