16 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2005 Avalon.
Telescoping steering wheel colaspses when driving.
Lever that controls telescoping steering wheel drops down while driving and could be a potential safety problem causing loss of control. According to the dealer this was never a recall but was covered under a warranty extension. According to Toyota they sent out letters beginning in April 2014 advising owners of the problem. We never received a letter. Toyota further advises us that the window for free repair of the defect closed on may 31,2015 and they will not pay to fix it. Why was this not made an official recall? I have injured my knee several times entering the vehicle.
The steering lever moved down and the steering wheel dropped in 2-3 inches while the car was moving.
The steering wheel friction lever suddenly dropped and the steering wheel collapsed while the car was in motion (normal speed). Plus, there is a popping, clicking sound when turning steering wheel that you can hear and feel in the steering wheel.
The steering wheel friction lever suddenly dropped and the steering wheel collapsed while the car was in motion. Updated 05/12/11.
Toyota Avalon ltd. 2005. . Steering wheel locking mechanism that locks the steering wheel into position "up and down". . The lever does not lock into position and easily opens and the steering wheel drops down even as the car is in motion. . . Almost lost control as I was driving as the lever opened down and the steering wheel dropped quickly as I drove the car. . . . When I informed Toyota of the potential danger, they said it was no problem. . . . I think it is. . . . . . . . . . . . .
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, she experienced an excessive pulsation in the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) in June of 2010. The failure recurred recently. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate independently. The failure recurred four times. There was also a default with the variable valve timing. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. . . . Updated 05/22/13 the consumer stated the vehicle was being rebuilt. Updated 06/14/2013.
I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon. I have always had a problem with the telescopic steering wheel lever not holding in place. 6-12 times a year when I stop my vehicle the steering wheel goes forward towards the engine. I look and the telescopic lever has moved down. I am the only one that drives my car and the lever is never adjusted and nothing could be grabbing the lever. I feel this could be a safety hazard.
2005 Toyota Avalon limited, telescoping steering wheel. The lever to lock the steering wheel in position works itself loose. Then when you are braking the steering wheel will telescope in. It's a very unnerving feeling. I've taken the vehicle in twice for the problem. Toyota said there is no way to repair with replacing the whole steering assembly.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. He stated that while driving at 65 mph when the steering wheel collapsed to his knees he then had to pull over to check and fix it; however, it continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they did not acknowledge the problem. This failure has occurred 10 additional times since the dealer attempted to diagnose the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60000. The current mileage was 91000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a cracking noise coming from the telescopic steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The lever that holds the steering wheel up released on its own while driving and it happened a few different times. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Steering clunks heard while turning vehicle to the right. Auto purchased used, with manufacturer warrenty and certified by Toyota to 84 months or 100,000. Vehichle currently has 14,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. While driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel placement lock unlocked suddenly causing the steering wheel to move up and down. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage was approximately 76,000. The failure mileage was approximately 400.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. He stated that while driving at 20 mph, when coming to a stop the steering wheel pulled to the left and he could not keep it positioned straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that they could not duplicate the problem and there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle had experienced this issue about 8 times since he purchased it. There had been no repairs done to the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 1000 and current mileage was 48000.
Transmission lags then jumps forward, transmission slips at low speeds never seems to find a gear. Steering at speeds below 40 will jerk left or right depending on the road. (scares you to death) brakes have grabbed and jerked the car from day one the dealership ground the rotors to fix this but it has not resolved the problem. The car has had the power steering hose replaced because it leaked and it still does. The cd player skip while your parked, the steering wheel needed to be replaced. We have had this car in to the dealer 5 times with none of the problems to the brakes, transmission, or steering resolved.
Steering problems per recall 05v227000 for 2005 Toyota Avalon that manuf refuses to address. Steering pops when turning & sounds like it's getting worse. Refuse to pay dealer $450. 00 to replace recall so I will take it to another certified mechanic that I trust.