Two problems related to steering failed 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.
2004 Toyota Avalon. Consumer requests reimbursement for power steering and wheel hub repairs. The consumer stated she experienced steering failure, two years prior to the recall. The consumer went to a local mechanic, because the Toyota dealership was too far to drive to for the repair. Upon submitting all the required proof, Toyota refused reimbursement stating the repair she paid for was not the reason for the recall. Therefore, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the correct repair, which she felt had already been done. Last fall, the consumer started to hear a whirring noise while driving on the highway. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem then, the noise became louder and again, she went back to the dealer. At that time, the noise was diagnosed as a wheel hub that needed to be replace at a cost of $ 750 per wheel plus tax totaling over $3,000. The lead mechanic diagnosed the problem as being one replacement of the right rear hub, not all four.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Avalon. While driving 14 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the steering shaft failed due to corrosion and they replaced the steering shaft. There were no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 32,289. Updated 01/03/08. The consumer stated the part had no grease fitting. Updated 12/12/07.