Seven problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2008 Avalon.
The dashboard gets sticky on sunny days and the surface becomes shiney which then reflects off the windshield. The reflection (on the windshield) significantly obstructs drivers view of oncoming traffic or pedestrians on sunny days. Driver is blinded or it is impossible to see through the reflection. This is a dangerous condition and a significant safety issue for the car owner and the public (accident can affect other vehicles, property, or pedestrians) that needs addressed as a permanent solution by Toyota corporation for all affected vehicles on the road. The vehicles are in motion and stationary when this occurs. Any recall should be extended by Toyota to all vehicles having this condition that are currently driven and not limited to any arbitrary date of coverage. Dashboard replacement by Toyota corporation is currently known to be the only solution.
20008 Toyota Avalon. 72, 354 miles. Last year the rear sunscreen started deploying on it's own and would not retract even when the car was put in reverse. This greatly restricts visiblity during the day and makes it impossible to see out the rear window at night. I checked on line and this seems to be problem that more than one person has had.
When coming back from a short trip I noticed that the right side low beam headlamp was out. Then one day the light was on again then the next it is out. Now it rarely comes on so I. Called my Toyota dealer and they said it would be at least $200 for new low beam light bulb. I then took it to a reputable repair shop and they said that the bulb was not bad but the ballast was bad. They showed me a list of complaints from on line and they said there was a recall for that problem. Toyota says there is no recall. If this is such a common and expensive problem there should be a recall. I researched several web sites and there are numerous complaints about headlight problems on the 2008 Avalon. Some problems exactly like mine others a little different but all are about malfunctioning headlights.
Sticky dashboard with glare that affects driving vision in bright sunlight or night driving facing on coming vehicles.
Dashboard is sticky and shiny. The sheen on the dash also creates a glare on sunny days, which creates a safety hazard. Toyota is avoiding a recall for the use of inferior parts.
In the sunlight the dashboard has emited a stickey substance, which is reflected onto the front window, impairing the drivers vision. Toyota is not doing anything about the problem, per their representative.
Rear window sunscreen activates spontaneously and without driver activation and will not return to the down position by use of dashboard switch. When this occurs at night visibility through rear window is extremely diminished and hazardous.