Structure Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Avalon

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2012 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota Avalon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
3
Trunk Lid problems
2
Interior Panels Dashboard problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2012 Toyota Avalon

The Body problem

Driving on interstate at speed limit. Loud explosion type sound. Sun roof had shattered. Didn't think to take a picture. Was 1,000 mi from home, so covered with plastic and cardboard, and drove home. Pictures are from inside vehicle, unfortunately not showing much.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

The trunk lid falls down even if lifted to highest point. Lid is not sufficiently counterbalanced. If on a slight incline with the nose up, the lid will not open. Dealer tells me (on two separate occasions) that it is operating as designed. Yeah, right, designed to fall on my head.   Read details...

The Interior Panels Dashboard problem

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while it was hot outside, or whenever there was direct sunlight on the dashboard, the dashboard would become very sticky. The contact stated that the glare on the windshield from the reflection of the dashboard made it very difficult to   Read details...


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