Owners have filed 53 complaints
about the 2010 Toyota Avalon with NHTSA between 2009 and 2026.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 15 of 28 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 17
Against the median year of the Toyota Avalon. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 97
18.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
60% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
921.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
716.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
819.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
24.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
819.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
614.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
24.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2009peak 5Jul 2026
Recalls on the 2010 Toyota Avalon
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
13V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10V017000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
09V388000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall 2010012273,050 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a vehicle crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a steel reinforcement bar to the accelerator pedal assembly. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated.
Recall 2009290437,445 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reconfigure the shape of the accelerator pedal. Certain models will also have the shape of the floor underneath the accelerator pedal modified and/or a brake override system installed.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 130,000 milesParsons, KSCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A LARGE DEER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE ENGINE BLOCK OUT OF PLACE AND PUSHED IT BACKWARDS INTO THE WINDSHIELD AREA. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK, A CONCUSSION, WHIPLASH, RIGHT KNEE, LEFT ARM AND WRIST. THE PASSENGER ALSO EXPERIENCED INJURIES TO THE BACK, RIGHT SHOULDER, WHIPLASH, AND A CONCUSSION. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CURRENTLY STILL UNDERGOING MEDICAL EXAMS FOR THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. LOUISBURGE SHERRIFF'S DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11287102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesDeland, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
INJURY:BROKE STERNUM; ACCIDENT AT 60MPH COST TO MY VEHICLE WAS $14,000.00, WENT TO HOSPITAL,FOR DIAGNOSIS. WENT TO DELAND, FLA. HOSPITAL. MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I FEEL I HAVE AN UNSAFE CAR!! I AM A DOCTOR IN FL. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME AT:[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10506091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesSulphur, LACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS IN TRAFFIC WAITING BEHIND A TRUCK TO GO AND MY CAR STARTED MOVING FORWARD. I HAD MY FOOT ON BRAKE CAR STILL MOVING FORWARD, I PUSHED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PUT IT IN PARK. END RESULT MY CAR HIT THE BACK OF A TRUCK. NO INJURIES JUST A SCRATCH ON PAINT. I WAS VERY SCARED BECAUSE I COULDN'T CONTROL MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10501886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamsburg, VACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AS IT WAS ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE LEG INJURIES FROM THE IMPACT. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10479878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 500 milesHouston, TXCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FAILURE TO CONTROL MY SPEED LEAD TO ME HITTING ANOTHER CAR. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A DEFECT OR NOT WITH THAT CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10318918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 760 milesBrooklyn, NYCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY NEW (PURCHASED SEPT. 2009) 2010 TOYOTA AVALON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A VEHICLE DEFECT (THIS MODEL IS UNDER A RECALL BY TOYOTA). I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR A VEHICLE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. AFTER THE OTHER VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I PROCEEDED TO GO AROUND THE OTHER VEHICLE (WHICH REMAINED STATIONARY). AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL IMMEDIATELY BUT I COULD STILL HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING AT HIGH SPEED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY VEHICLE UNTIL IT HAD GONE A DISTANCE OF TWO BLOCKS AND HAD CRASHED INTO FOUR PARKED CARS, DAMAGING THEM SUBSTANTIALLY. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #10291594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Rio Rancho, NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2010 Toyota Avalon [XXX] purchased used. Sticker on driver’s door post states 32PSI for all tires. Low tire pressure light activated, XXX Toyota dealer ordered 5 new tire sensors and installed them XXX. Light reactivated in fall, I put 32 PSI in all tires, light stayed on. I used Costco air service to put 32PSI in all tires light stayed on. I took to dealer; they said gauges must be wrong and light odd when returned vehicle to me. I sent letter with photos to the service manager and received no response. In May 2026 light again came on, I checked the pressure with new gauge and 3 tires at 36PSI and one at 33 PSI. Took in for service and pointed to 32PSI sticker on door, again vehicle returned with incorrect pressure 36 PSI. Disabling of auto safety device INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11752086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moore, OK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OUR 2010 TOYOTA AVALON LIMITED WITH 126537 TOTAL MILES AS OF 07/09/2026, SITS IN OUR GARAGE ALL THE TIME EXCEPT WHEN IT SOMEWHERE. THE PROBLEM IS THE DASH IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. I CAN UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS PARKED OUTSIDE ALL THE TIME. BUT SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WE KEEP IT CLEAN AND EVEN THE HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR WITH NO FADING. EVEN THE SEATS HAVE NO CUTS, SPLITS OR CRACKS AFTER 16 YEARS. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE DASH TO HAVE CRACKS ALL OVER.
NHTSA complaint #11749357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GOOD DAY! I UNDERSTAND THERE WERE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARDS REPORTED FOR CERTAIN 2010 TOYOTA AVALONS. MY 2010 TOYOTA AVALON WAS NOT ON THE TOYOTA WARRANTY LIST TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD REPLACED DUE TO THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. NOW, I AM SEEING THE DASHBOARD CRACKING IN TWO SPOTS. THANK YOU, [XXX] [XXX] CHARLOTTE, NC [XXX] [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11414639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,500 milesChicago, IL
STEERING
THE LATCH ON THE LOWER LEFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN THAT CONTROLS THE POSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY COMES LOOSE. I DISCOVERED THAT AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, GOING STRAIGHT, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SLID IN AND DOWN. ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. UPON CHECKING WITH A AVALON FAN GROUP, I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A ISSUE WITH ALMOST EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO OWNS THIS BODY STYLE.
NHTSA complaint #11330837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesKnoxville, TN
STEERING
LEVER THAT ADJUSTS TILT STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE AND WHEN IT FALLS IT DISENGAGES THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK AT ANY TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11321649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING NON STOP AND IT KEEPS ON GETTING WORSE AND WORSE THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. PLUS ITS ALWAYS PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11307575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesParsons, KSCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A LARGE DEER COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE ENGINE BLOCK OUT OF PLACE AND PUSHED IT BACKWARDS INTO THE WINDSHIELD AREA. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK, A CONCUSSION, WHIPLASH, RIGHT KNEE, LEFT ARM AND WRIST. THE PASSENGER ALSO EXPERIENCED INJURIES TO THE BACK, RIGHT SHOULDER, WHIPLASH, AND A CONCUSSION. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CURRENTLY STILL UNDERGOING MEDICAL EXAMS FOR THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. LOUISBURGE SHERRIFF'S DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11287102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesRock Spring, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE NOTICED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT UNDER THE REAR WINDOW FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1704300738. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11091530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesRock Spring, GA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE NOTICED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT UNDER THE REAR WINDOW FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1704300738. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11091530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,700 milesCharloette, NC
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HOSE TO DRAIN THE WATER FROM THE SUN ROOF OUT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DETACHED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOSE NEEDED TO BE RE-ATTACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,700.
NHTSA complaint #10948409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesJuncos, PR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LAST TUESDAY, DEC 6TH, 2016,I STARTED MY TOYOTA AVALON 2010 AND GOT FROM A PARKING TO HIGWAY PR 1, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHIFTED GEAR TO LOWEST SHIFT, STEPPED ON THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN I DID PUT IT ON PKG AND TURNED IT OFF. IT TOOK LIKE 500 M TO STOP IT. THE FLOOR CARPET IS ONE OF THE KIND THAT KEEP SECURED TO THE CAR FLOOR AND DIDN'T INTERFERRED WITH THE GAS PEDAL. . I BOUGHT IT NEW IN NOV 2009. THE GAS PEDAL NEVER LOOK STUCK BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS BEING FED WITH A LOT OF GAS. THE CAR IS AT A TOYOTA SERVICE SHOP SINCE MORE THAN 48 HOURS BUT I STILL DON'T HAVE A DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS NO COLISSION. I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE SHOP AFTER REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10933905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesLake Providence, LA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEERING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE SHOCKS AND MOTOR MOUNT WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10882557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesLake Providence, LA
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND VEERING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE SHOCKS AND MOTOR MOUNT WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10882557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesMars Hill, NC
VISIBILITY/WIPER
REAR SUNSHADE IS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE BACK WINDOW. I KNOW MAY AVALONS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE COST TO FIX IT IS FAR BEYOND REASON.
NHTSA complaint #10873279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesGainesville, GA
STEERING
THE STEERING COMUN IN-AND-OUT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN UNEXPECTED FREE MOVEMENT WHEN THE CAR IS MOVINGI
NHTSA complaint #10854547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,900 milesEstero, FL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
REAR WINDOW SHADE WOULD NOT RETRACT. DRIVING AT NIGHT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT REAR WINDOW DUE TO SHADE BEING STUCK IN RAISED POSITION. TOYOTA WANTED $1,500 REPAIR IT, BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND PER THEIR EMPLOYEE, IT HAD BEEN BACK ORDERED THREE TIMES. THIS INDICATED TO HIM A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10794331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,000 milesStpeterburg, FL
STEERING
WHEN VEHICLE WAS NEW STEERING WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT IT WAS NOT RIGHT. CALLED TOYOTA 1800 NUMBER IS WAS QUICKLY DISMISSED BY HELP LINE. FOUR YEARS LATER NEEDED RACK AND PINION FAILED WITH 110 K ON ODOMETER. WARRANTY RAN OUT AT 100K. I GOT MY USE OUT AND I FIXED THE STEERING. MY ISSUE IS WHEN I WAS LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ON THE INTERNET I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE HOW MANY OTHERS WHO HAD ISSUES AND A LOT LESS MILES. I FEEL THEY ARE USING SUBPAR PARTS AND LOOKING TO CUT COST AT THE EXPENSE OF SAFETY. WE KNOW MR. TOYODA IS A LIAR AND PAID A FINE FOR LYING TO CONGRESS. I'M OK WITH CUTTING COST EXCEPT ON SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #10682717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,800 milesCarmel, CA
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL LOCKING LEVER KEEPS DISENGAGING. STEERING WHEEL MOVES IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10680397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,415 milesPorterville, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2010 TOYOTA AVALON WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP (VISALIA TOYOTA) FOR HI-BEAM BULBS EXPLODING WHEN TURNED ON. DEALER REPLACED BULBS BUT THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE REPAIR PER THE LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP WILL REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO A RECURRING PROBLEM TOYOTA HAS HAD WITH THIS LIGHTING SYSTEM. THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM YET NOW STATE THAT MY CAR IS OVER THE MILEAGE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM BY TOYOTA OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD WHICH THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY TOYOTA. I HAVE RECEIPTS OF MY ACTIONS FROM TOYOTA OF VISALIA 922 SO BEN MADDOX VISALIA CALIF 93279.
NHTSA complaint #10586888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,508 milesCharlotte, NC
STEERING
MY POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE/TUBE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA DID REIMBURSE THE AMOUNT OF THE PART SINCE THEY SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE LABOR. THEY SAID THE TUBE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE. THE OFFICIAL CHARGES ARE BELOW. POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE/TUBE. R&R 08/10 UPPER TUBE SUB-ASSY, RE Q/S P/S FLUID $107.85 LABOR $130.35.
NHTSA complaint #10584910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesWashington, DC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2010 TOYOTA AVALON LIMITED SOMETIMES STALLS AT 20 MPH OR WHEN TURNING LEFT, OR SWITCHING LANES. IT IS AS THOUGH IT PAUSES, BUT DOESN'T DIE. IT ONLY HAPPENS MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10544159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesWashington, DC
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MY 2010 TOYOTA AVALON LIMITED SOMETIMES STALLS AT 20 MPH OR WHEN TURNING LEFT, OR SWITCHING LANES. IT IS AS THOUGH IT PAUSES, BUT DOESN'T DIE. IT ONLY HAPPENS MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10544159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 900 milesLubbock, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,900.
NHTSA complaint #10542016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,380 milesVestal, NY
STEERING
DRIVING ON RT 81S IN VIRGINIA WHEN THE TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN LOCK CAME UNLOCKED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL COLLAPSED TOWARD THE DASH. SINCE THEN IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. SEEMS TO SIMPLY VIBRATE LOOSE FROM TRAVELING ON BUMPY ROADS. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER BUT THEY SAID THEY DROVE IT 7 MILES AND IT DIDN'T FAIL SO THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. SINCE THEN, IT HAS COME UNLOCKED 2 TIMES IN 264 MILES. AS LONG AS I CHECK IT EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, AND ANYTIME I DRIVE MORE THAN 100 MILES, IT'S SAFE BUT THIS IS NOT A GOOD SITUATION. DOING A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS OF AVALON'S.
NHTSA complaint #10524101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesDeland, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
INJURY:BROKE STERNUM; ACCIDENT AT 60MPH COST TO MY VEHICLE WAS $14,000.00, WENT TO HOSPITAL,FOR DIAGNOSIS. WENT TO DELAND, FLA. HOSPITAL. MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I FEEL I HAVE AN UNSAFE CAR!! I AM A DOCTOR IN FL. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME AT:[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10506091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.