general problems of the 2009 Toyota Avalon

The steering wheel telescoping lever is faulty in that it will loosen in its own causing the steering wheel to lunge forward toward the dash unexpectedly with little pressure while driving.

While driving down the highway the at 70 mph telescopic steering wheel collapsed.

My 2009 Toyota now has 85000 miles on it and I have just been told that there is a problem with a torn cv and power steering boot along with a return hose. The power steering unit is leaking and the price tag to repair these items is $1912. 21. In reading my consumer reports trouble spot report I see that this has been a problem for other owners from 2007 through 2010 and I am surprised that Toyota has not resolved this problem by issuing a recall for that specific defect.

The horn works when it wants to and the steering wheel sometimes moves. The car sits lower than it should causing the tires to scrape.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the lock for the telescoping on the steering wheel malfunctioned, causing the steering to malfunction. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.

Shortly after purchasing my 09 Toyota Avalon, the lever that locks the telecoping steering wheel in place began falling down. Three mechanics all say it's a manufacturer defect covered by a bulletin and cannot be repaired, only replaced for over $1000. Last week a multicar accident occured 100 ft ahead of me and when I braked to avoid becoming part of the debacle, the steering wheel descended into its lowest position, almost forcing me to lose control of my car. Several times, I've bloodied my knee exiting the car. Toyota na says there's nothing they can do. This is a pretty obvious safety defect that in a similar situation an operator will less experience might be seriously injured or killed.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that when he made a turn on an uphill surface, the steering wheel would severely pull to the left (or direction opposite the turn) when the brake pedal was depressed. He took the vehicle to the dealer 3 times. On two visits, a dealer could not find the problem and on the last visit, a dealer was able to duplicate the failure. When the case was escalated to a representative, he was told that the vehicle behaved normally. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The vehicle identification number was not available at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 20,000. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. Updated 5/10/10 updated 05/14/10.

The steering latch to adjust steering wheel unlocks while I’m driving causing my steering wheel to drop literally while I’m driving.