2013 Toyota Avalon problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Avalon with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 13.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of vehicle speed control at 11.8%.
Complaints187
Crashes21
Fires3
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 13.4% · 25
Vehicle speed control 11.8% · 22
Unknown or other 11.8% · 22
Visibility/wiper 11.2% · 21
Electrical system 7.5% · 14
Air bags 7.5% · 14
Service brakes 6.4% · 12
Visibility 5.9% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Toyota Avalon in this data, 2013 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 15,071 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the mirrors caused a glare onto the dashboard impairing the contact's vision. As a result, the contact was unable to view the road. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Structure
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the sun reflection from the chrome on the dashboard and arm rest distorted his vision while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 15. Updated 07/16/13 Structure · reported at 15 miles
Design flaw chrome strip on dash causes glare from sun which is blinding when driving in sun and possibly causing damage to retina. Esp bad for senior drivers who has cataracts --[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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