Major Problems with Toyota Avalon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Toyota Avalon

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Toyota Avalon.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Avalon	14
2018 Avalon	9
2017 Avalon	11
2016 Avalon	14
2015 Avalon	20
2014 Avalon	75
2013 Avalon	100
2012 Avalon	25
2011 Avalon	92
2010 Avalon	41
2009 Avalon	80
2008 Avalon	336
2007 Avalon	225
2006 Avalon	349
2005 Avalon	212
2004 Avalon	201
2003 Avalon	287
2002 Avalon	112
2001 Avalon	128
2000 Avalon	170
1999 Avalon	92

Worst 3 Toyota Avalon complaints

2007 Toyota Avalon AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 49000 miles

2006 Toyota Avalon AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 31000 miles

2007 Toyota Avalon SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 3 Mileage: 43000 miles

Browse Toyota Avalon complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Avalon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have had a driving license for 68 years with 3 minor collisions with no fatalities or hospitalization. when i...	462 ~ 41536 miles
AIR BAGS while traveling in the left lane at highway speed with no other vehicles in the lane in front of us...	446 ~ 47250 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING design flaw chrome strip on dash causes glare from sun which is blinding when driving in sun and possibly causing...	238 ~ 57694 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the vehicle veered...	236 ~ 54534 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the information center became blank whenever the sun...	185 ~ 49425 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while traveling in the left lane at highway speed with no other vehicles in the lane in front of us...	126 ~ 29592 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1. on three occasions the accelerator pedal was jammed open by factory cloth floor mat. removed the mat. 2. on...	79 ~ 18679 miles
STRUCTURE few days after purchasing brand new 2014 toyota avalon noticed a highly intense mirror like reflection of the sun coming...	77 ~ 27933 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate from a...	71 ~ 64007 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a toyota avalon limited certified by the dealership to be safe with no recalls or applicable sscs. on...	71 ~ 51942 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driving down road.. no cars in front of me no objects in road. clear sunny day when the pre-collision system...	70 ~ 38585 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the pre-collision system abruptly and for no apparent reason activated on a freeway in charleston sc. no car or other...	68 ~ 68030 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2011 toyota avalon. consumer states unintended acceleration on two occasions *tgw the consumer stated as he was slowing down the...	65 ~ 20598 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving south on a city street midday in sunny clear conditions suddenly experienced the suns glare from at least...	64 ~ 45125 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle shook violently. the failure...	61 ~ 56347 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact noticed that the seat belt warning light continued to illuminate on...	53 ~ 60160 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER vehicle dashboard chrome accents reflect the sun at mid-day like a mirror blinding the driver. this happened to me today...	44 ~ 36776 miles
TIRES as i was entering the ramp to get into i-95 i heard a loud band and heard debris hitting the...	39 ~ 38886 miles
SUSPENSION i purchased the avalon at the end of the 2012 year. it now has 16 000 miles on it. the...	37 ~ 37019 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. during brake application the vehicle lurched forward. as a consequence she rear-ended...	34 ~ 20476 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance)...	28 ~ 1212 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. while driving both the driver and passenger side headlights suddenly shut off....	26 ~ 37263 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have had a driving license for 68 years with 3 minor collisions with no fatalities or hospitalization. when i...	25 ~ 58323 miles
SEATS i have a new 2014 avalon with heated leather seats. i demand that a recall be issued by the toyota...	25 ~ 37623 miles
SEAT BELTS the pre-collision system abruptly and for no apparent reason activated on a freeway in charleston sc. no car or other...	24 ~ 70873 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the cover to the gas tank locks when the car is locked and can be opened when the car is...	24 ~ 28131 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the rear window was distorted causing his visibility...	24 ~ 25080 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2013 toyota avalon wiring harness was chewed on by a rodent . it caused problems with the running of...	23 ~ 43639 miles
VISIBILITY few days after purchasing brand new 2014 toyota avalon noticed a highly intense mirror like reflection of the sun coming...	23 ~ 23916 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY excessive wind noise from driver side window during highway driving. *la...	21 ~ 48 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i have a new 2011 toyota avalon limited with just over 1 700 miles. the telescoping steering wheel lever located...	20 ~ 20691 miles
WHEELS as i was entering the ramp to get into i-95 i heard a loud band and heard debris hitting the...	17 ~ 66702 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC purchased 2009 avalon in feb. 2009. about 3 weeks after purchase i was pulling out of a parking lot into...	15 ~ 28896 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2005 avalon makes a whistling noise that comes from the window and there is a knocking sound when turning. gears...	14 ~ 8200 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. while driving approximately 40 mph a loud thumping noise was heard in...	13 ~ 23480 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i am on highway with 65mph speed. i turned the laser cruise control on. when the vehicle in front of...	13 ~ 6793 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY driving down road.. no cars in front of me no objects in road. clear sunny day when the pre-collision system...	12 ~ 35638 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS a coach bus traveling at 60 km + (40 + miles per hr) ran a red light and hit my...	11 ~ 4608 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 10mph car suddenly stops motor running normally. collared pin in master cylinder failed causing brakes to seize with...	11 ~ 8545 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2013 toyota avalon. consumer writes in regards to smell of combustion gas that comes into cabin of vehicle upon acceleration....	10 ~ 36530 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the passenger and rear door locks do not open with the remote key nor with the door-lock switch on the...	10 ~ 44418 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon equipped with michelin defender (na) tires size: 215/55/r17 (na). the contact observed...	9 ~ 29265 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall of tire showed a bubble after 24 000 miles on a 2013 toyota avalon discovered by dealer on routine...	9 ~ 32417 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the sunroof glass shattered....	9 ~ 18159 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that the brakes feel spongy and go halfway to the floor the dealer has bled the brakes and...	9 ~ 1808 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased a certified used 2006 toyota avalon touring model on july 15 2006. within the first week of ownership i...	8 ~ 5315 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought my vehicle brand new and have had continuing trouble with what i believe to be the fuel system....	8 ~ 1250 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS ltr fm (fl) re the defective transmission in her 2006 toyota avalon. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer...	8 ~ 29781 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2008 toyota avalon which has the push button start in lieu of a key. when stopping on...	7 ~ 28124 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied the vehicle wobbled...	6 ~ 25969 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY failed component in this vehicle as well as every other 2013 toyota avalon has a distorted rear window and...	6 ~ 20720 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i purchased a 2008 toyota avalon in october of 2009. a month or so after i purchased the car i...	6 ~ 26883 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES this vehicle has an automatic unlocking feature that is linked to the shift. whenever the vehicle is placed in "park...	6 ~ 36605 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a new 2014 avalon with heated leather seats. i demand that a recall be issued by the toyota...	5 ~ 25045 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 toyota avalon. consumer writes in regards to faulty with oxygen sensor *tgw the consumer stated the lights on the	5 ~ 10753 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2008 toyota limited avalon. i have been experience exterior lighting problems that while driving my headlamps go...	5 ~ 10270 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER when slowing down to stop at a stop sign the car surged. *tr...	5 ~ 28719 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1. on three occasions the accelerator pedal was jammed open by factory cloth floor mat. removed the mat. 2. on...	5 ~ 45791 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*-the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. ashes are being blown into the vehicle thru the vent whenever the air...	5 ~ 5208 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2005 toyota avalon. this week the front and back floors are drenched in water under the carpets....	5 ~ 50000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon with a current odometer reading of 36 080 miles when the power...	5 ~ 11616 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the brake indicator light illuminated. the following day while driving 55mph the brake pedal vibrated and...	5 ~ 21185 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the information center became blank whenever the sun...	4 ~ 2550 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the horn failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken...	4 ~ 14000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. while driving 50-60 mph the vehicle shook drastically without warning and would...	4 ~ 43000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. the steering wheel telescopic release lever lock had a loose bolt causing the...	4 ~ 17000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 2006 toyota avalon. consumer states problem with power steering pumps *tgw the consumer stated the power steering pump was leaking....	4 ~ 20587 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. while parallel parking the vehicle the rim hit the curb and the...	4 ~ 28005 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 avalon makes a whistling noise that comes from the window and there is a knocking sound when turning. gears...	4 ~ 1950 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2005 toyota avalon - loose motor mounts causing noise/instability on acceleration from a stop. wheel bearing/axle grease leaking onto front...	4 ~ 250 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota avalon. while driving unknown speeds the contact's spouse noticed that the third brake...	3 ~ 41100 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. when the front passenger and both rear doors were locked the contact...	3 ~ 107767 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i received a recall notice on my vehicle on february 6 2014 and every time i have called the dealership...	3 ~ 23583 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph he noticed that the...	3 ~ 30000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN bolts securing driveshaft sheared off with bolt pieces shooting into the engine and into the engine cover. it caused the	3 ~ 35771 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the tire would spin and the...	3 ~ 39787 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when i attempted to secure the driver side seat belt of my 2005 toyota avalon after a shopping stop i...	3 ~ 4498 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. the contact left the ignition turned on over night and found the battery...	3 ~ 17571 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES from: ask toyota to: [email protected] sent: tuesday may 15 2007 2:13 pm. subject: lock out for trunk and gas tank...	3 ~ 7500 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own a 2005 avalon that has a transmission/throttle problem. slowing from speeds in excess of 30 mph then accelerating...	3 ~ 45917 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving. the vehicle was inspected by a service dealer and...	3 ~ 26967 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 toyota avalon. consumer states problem with vehicle's horn *tgw the dealer tried to make repairs by lubricating the contact...	3 ~ 100000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 toyota avalon touring model taken in 5000 mile service with complaints about a noise coming from rear end or...	3
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2005 toyota avalon touring model taken in 5000 mile service with complaints about a noise coming from rear end or...	3 ~ 63000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT transmission lags then jumps forward transmission slips at low speeds never seems to find a gear. steering at speeds below...	3 ~ 5492 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS left (outboard) rear seat belt assembly malfunctioning. the mounting point is self-activating and causing the belt to overtension rendering the	3 ~ 40000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multiple failure of instrument panel and information panel lighting. dealer unable to fix problem. manufacturer contacted -- but no response	3
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2002 toyota avalon with unintended acceleration. consumer states that vehicle accelerated unexpectedly on two occasions. *kb the consumer also stated	3
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2006 toyota avalon. consumer writes to express views regarding toyota incidents *tgw the consumer stated he was sold a defective...	3
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS 2004 toyota avalon. consumer writes in regards to having air bags disconnected. *smd...	2
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55-60 mph the roof...	2 ~ 76000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN 2004 toyota avalon. consumer requests reimbursement for power steering and wheel hub repairs. *smd the consumer stated she experienced steering...	2
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair...	2 ~ 57600 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT while pulling into a parking place as i lifted my foot from the accelerator to begin braking my 2007 toyota...	2
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving various speeds she experienced an excessive...	2 ~ 30000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2008 toyota avalon - computer defect - cruise control is erratic sometimes working ok other times engaged & not working...	2
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota avalon. the contact stated the head restraints on both front seats were severely...	2 ~ 1100 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. while the contact was driving 55 mph he noticed that the engine temperature...	2 ~ 72839 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my wife was turning off sunrise highway (westbound) onto the wellwood ave ramp. for some unknown reason the engine started...	2 ~ 4250 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph he noticed that...	2 ~ 27600 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the rear middle seat burned. the cause could have...	2 ~ 47223 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when stepping on the gas for a quick acceleration there is almost a gagging sulfur smell inside the car. this	2 ~ 15010 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have filed a complaint with toyota regarding the hesitation and erratic shifting of our 2005 avalon. i was told...	2 ~ 3650 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer brakes did not work on toyota avalon 2005. *ts (11/17/05) the vehicle also would experienced sudden acceleration when the	2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: the contact states he was having trouble buckling driver's side seat belt. upon inspection of the seat belt consumer...	2
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR on 8/9 i took my car to darcars for front brake service using a coupon for $64.95. against my consent...	2
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION the strut caps keep repeatedly breaking and the dealership does not recognize that there is a problem with the design	2 ~ 33500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated after applying force to break pedal to make a stop vehicle went into extended stopping. ts on other...	2 ~ 17199 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealer and manufacturer have attempted numerous times to correct problems with the electrical system but have not succeeded. headlight failure...	2 ~ 21000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS picked up the car on 12/31/01 without any problems. beginning 1/2/02 the front passenger srs warning light flashed on an...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving the transmission slipped out of gear. nlm...	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2000 toyota avalon xls suffer from a brake pad clicking noise that can not be eliminated. toyota issued techincal...	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS ltr fm (fl) re the defective transmission in her 2006 toyota avalon. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer...	2
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle comes equipped with a fuel range finder that shows the mileage per gallon. the fuel range finder is failing	2 ~ 8168 miles
SENSORS > BLINDSPOT > ADAS both blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert - malfunction alerts keeps popping up regularly. multiple trips to the dealer...	1
DASHBOARD > INTERIOR PANELS > STRUCTURE takata recall. the panels are all cracking around the dashboard and around where the airbags are located. it is not...	1 ~ 65000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE 2015 toyota avalon. consumer writes in regards to ignition and deck lid issue. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle would...	1
DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE car went into panic stop (incl tightening safety belts) at 50 mph with nothing in front of it..see- eq- 10724000...-....updated...	1 ~ 4500 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the tire pressure sensor light was continuously illuminated...	1 ~ 18500 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. while driving over a bump at 20 mph the contact heard a...	1 ~ 124000 miles
PARKING BRAKE 2011 toyota avalon. consumer states problem with parking brake and steering wheel *tgw the consumer stated the parking brake did...	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear window visibility is my problem at dark and when it rains it's near impossible to see clearly anything...	1 ~ 26000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have checked my odometer reading and found it to be approximately 3% under actual. according to toyota the odometer...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while attempting to change a flat tire the...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2011 toyota avalon. consumer states seat belt reminder alarm dings several times and then goes into a rapid extended reminder.	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. the contact stated the ignition switch caused the keys to bend and they...	1 ~ 39316 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dash indicator on my 2007 toyota avalon signaled that windshield washer fluid was low. i filled the tank with fluid....	1 ~ 56749 miles
VALVE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. the vehicle has schrader (na) tire valves model tr-414. when the contact pulled...	1 ~ 32700 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION shift cable would not allow me to put transmission in first or 2nd gear. *tr...	1 ~ 118177 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING my wife was driving our originally purchased 2000 toyota avalon which has never been in an accident and has routinely...	1 ~ 99682 miles
BEAD > TIRES i purchased 4 toyo tires for my 1999 toyota avalon last summer. all of the tires continue to lose air	1
KNEE BOLSTER > AIR BAGS request to remove the knee level air bag from the 2006 toyota avalon**cc the consumer's wife was in involved in...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC slow loss of brake fluid on 2004 toyota avalon xls. dealer had to replace brake master cylinder and brake booster....	1 ~ 9902 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car did not start for several tries. on about the 5th try the moment i shifted into reverse the throttle...	1 ~ 3823 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2004 avalon xls - abs dash light has been staying on continuously for over two years once engine is started....	1 ~ 30000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: 1999 toyota avalon. had the evaporative canister system tank replaced on october 18 2005. the tank was leaking gas...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION 1) regular normal driving on a daily basis approximately 15 miles per day. 2) rattle of front suspension area especially...	1 ~ 18000 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving the consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear brakes. it was discovered that the brakes wore...	1 ~ 24000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM the sensor that causes the rear windshield defroster to turn off malfunctioned and caused the back glass to overheat and	1 ~ 42000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer received recall 01v072000 concerning sub frame failure: at any speed when the vehicle hits a dip the bottom hits...	1 ~ 40000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that brakes failed without warning while driving. dealer had to replace both sides of the rear brakes and	1 ~ 14200 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle experienced an underhood fire. dealer notified. *ak...	1 ~ 76000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this pertains to a new 2003 toyota avalon lxs braking system. at random times the brakes appear to be automatically...	1 ~ 2650 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM trunk opens not fully just ajar by itself. this has happened approximately (6) times in (2) years. the trunk is...	1 ~ 35000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's side seat belt did not retract. manufacturer and dealer knew about the problem but won't fix it. *ak the	1 ~ 6808 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE while traveling on the highway and without prior warning the engine and vehicle skid control light appeared on the dashboard....	1 ~ 40000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: 2000 toyota avalon has power seats. on january 22 2002 both seats reclined all the way without anyone or...	1 ~ 17159 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE there was a thumping noise in rear when coming to a stop and pulling off from a stop. gas is...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was driving at 35 mph and rear ended the vehicle in front. upon impact driver's side air bag didn't	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY this car sudden accelerates and when you take your foot off the brake goes 10mph. the body trim by the	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE when driving with 4 average size adults in the avalon (2 front/2 rear) - the rear bottoms out (axles/suspension) and...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vibration in front end felt in steering and getting worse. toyota mechanic suspects cv joint failing.factory rep says it's a...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN problems with viewing gear shift positions during night driving. *mr when the consumer had took possession of the vehicle the...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2006 toyota avalon. consumer writes to express views regarding toyota incidents *tgw the consumer stated he was sold a defective...	1

FAQ

What year Toyota Avalon is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 21 years, Toyota Avalon models of 2018, 2017, 2019 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Toyota Avalon?

Toyota Avalon models of 2006 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...