Three problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2004 Avalon.
In December, I took my 2004 Avalon to the dealership for the steering column bracket recall. Shortly after, I returned to the dealership complaining about my odd steering. I could feel the steering stiffen, then return to normal, then back to stiffening. The dealership had the car for a day to check out the steering which they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Now, my steeringi is stiff all of the time. I am afraid to drive the car. It is not safe to be on the road. In reseaching I have not found a recall for this problem. Clearly, there is a steering problem since I have found several similar complaints. A recall should immediately be ordered by Toyota.
2004 Toyota Avalon with a recall for the steering column upper bracket. The consumer stated she experienced the steering problem prior to the recall.
While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a brushing sound coming from the steering column. The dealer has examined the vehicle on two occasions and was unable to find the cause of the problem. When the a/c was running the vehicle would die as was unable to be duplicated, the trunk gasket leaked, noises were heard when turning to the left (steering felt tight), the trunk bottom would not open, the wipers would hit the hood, there was a scraping when turning to the left, the driver door was leaking water, and the vehicle could not turn right.