Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2008 Toyota Avalon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The starter button will not work about 1 out of every 50 tries. This is a no key ignition car. This condition started at about 20,000 miles. Doesn't respond to procedure in car's hand book. Toyota dealer says nothing wrong with car. Toyota dealer in redlands California.
2008 Toyota Avalon. Consumer writes regarding concerns with accelerator isseus.
Consumer has a 2008 Toyota Avalon and concerned about the sudden acceleration problem with Toyota. The consumer was trying to decide if she should return or replace the vehicle.
I was driving my car to the local post office to deposit mail in an outside mailbox/receptacle. The location of the mailbox was in a parking lot with a drive through . I was traveling 5-10 miles an hour. As I approached the mailbox preparing to deposit the mail, the car "revved" up and I felt or experienced a surge in which I overshot the mailbox by 8-10 feet. I applied extra pressure to the brake. Then, I felt the engine slow down to normal. At that point, I had control of the car. I had to back the car up to get to the mailbox I was frightened wondering what could have caused this to happen. I was not as willing to drive my car after this occurrence as I could not be sure that the surge would not occur again. Not knowing what to do, I lessened the time I drove the car.