Steering Failed Problems of Toyota Avalon

Three times while driving, the latch that controls the steering wheel has failed. The steering wheel drops all the way against the dashboard to the lowest position. This always occurs when driving. Making controlling the car difficult. The fix is to replace the entire steering column for over $1200.

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Telescopic steering wheel lock fails while driving and steering wheel collapses. Took to Toyota of temecula valley and they said there is no known problem and no TSB. I looked on line there is a TSB for this. This failure of this dealership puts my family's safety at risk.

2004 Toyota Avalon. Consumer requests reimbursement for power steering and wheel hub repairs. The consumer stated she experienced steering failure, two years prior to the recall. The consumer went to a local mechanic, because the Toyota dealership was too far to drive to for the repair. Upon submitting all the required proof, Toyota refused reimbursement stating the repair she paid for was not the reason for the recall. Therefore, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the correct repair, which she felt had already been done. Last fall, the consumer started to hear a whirring noise while driving on the highway. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem then, the noise became louder and again, she went back to the dealer. At that time, the noise was diagnosed as a wheel hub that needed to be replace at a cost of $ 750 per wheel plus tax totaling over $3,000. The lead mechanic diagnosed the problem as being one replacement of the right rear hub, not all four.

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The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. The failure was recurring. The check engine light illuminated and then flashed randomly each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column pin and an environmental control box needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired and the failure still recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, where the radiator was replaced. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the steering failure however and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140000. Updated 05/22/14 MA.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph and when attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact engaged the steering wheel with force and continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the lower steering shaft would need to be replaced. In addition, the technician advised that an earlier detection of the lower steering shaft failure was impossible due to the design. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,515. Updated 05/25/11.

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While in parking lot, placed car in reverse. The car accelerated across the parking lot, jumping a curb and hitting a 2 foot high pole in next parking lot. Braking had no effect. Attempt to shift into neutral failed. Steering also failed. Car towed to collision center subsequently totaled by insurance company. Car hit with such force, it was wrapped around pole and resting on top of pole. Wrist of driver hurt - had to seek attention from emts and go to emergency room. Under orthopedic specialist care currently. Passenger in back seat, 20 yr old, has neck strain and headache concerns.

Steering wheel collapse while driving. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel lock failure. Happens more frequently as automobile age. Potentially cause for an accident. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. While driving at 5 mph, turning the steering wheel, it would not engage. She also noticed the steering wheel was improperly aligned. The dealer performed a diagnostic and found the retaining clip that housed the steering wheel had failed and needed to be replaced. Repairs were made at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 52,024 and the current was 54,381. Updated 4/28/10 the consumer stated the steering wheel telescoping feature would not lock and move forward while driving. The dealer stated the entire steering column needed to be replaced. Updated 07/06/10.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when without warning ,the steering wheel column unlocked in a downward motion, causing the steering wheel to travel towards the instrument panel. Immediately the contact reduced speed and attempted to correct the steering wheel failure. The contact cautiously drove to the side of the road to re-lock the steering wheel. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Avalon. While driving 14 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the steering shaft failed due to corrosion and they replaced the steering shaft. There were no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 32,289. Updated 01/03/08. The consumer stated the part had no grease fitting. Updated 12/12/07.