# 2002 Toyota Avalon

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon/13901>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** transmissions\
**Created:** [May 11, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon/13901 "2008-05-11T21:38:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![FLYBOY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4da419/32.png) [@FLYBOY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FLYBOY)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon/13901/1 "2008-05-11T21:38:35Z")

</div>

The transmission makes a “clunking” noise when it downshifts into low gear while slowing to a stop. The dealer did a series of diagnostic tests and pulled the pan to check for metal particles. Nothing was conclusive. Translation: The dealer could not get permission to explore the problem further under the terms of the extended warranty. Does anyone have any experience with this problem?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon/13901/2 "2008-05-12T17:32:15Z")

</div>

I have had experience with Toyota service being below par if it is something under a warranty. Good merchandise, bad service. I would sure do a transmission service (fluid and filter) on it, if it has not been done recently.