2005 Toyota Avalon problems
Owners have filed 303 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Avalon with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 23.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 14.2%.
Complaints303
Crashes50
Fires3
Injuries32
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 23.8% · 72
Steering 14.2% · 43
Power train 11.2% · 34
Engine and engine cooling 8.6% · 26
Electrical system 5.9% · 18
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.6% · 17
Structure 5.0% · 15
Air bags 4.3% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 50 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 32 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Toyota Avalon in this data, 2005 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 24 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 48,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I have had several incidences of unintended and sudden information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Acceleration with my 2005 Toyota Avalon [xxx] . One resulted into me crashing into the garage. I have formally written to james lentz and akio toyoda and I have had my car inspected by herb wilkie from Toyota. I no longer feel that this car is safe to drive... Vehicle speed control · reported at 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Vehicle speed control · reported at 88,000 miles
2002 Toyota Avalon has a potential problem with the sonar controlled cruise control equipment.*Mr when and if that car in front for some reason or other, will slow down quickly. The driver behind my vehicle has no idea as to what is happening as the brake lights do not show that I am slowing down, especially if consumer are traveling at high speeds. *Bf *nm see also voq 10116392. *Dsy Vehicle speed control
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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