Steering Problems of Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon owners have reported 355 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (153 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (84 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Toyota Avalon

The Steering problem

I was driving my 2007 Toyota Avalon returning home from work and was driving on a local road at approximately 25 mph and turning my vehicle towards right on a curved road and the steering wheel seized and car veered and jumped the curb causing the passenger side bottom of car protection plastic   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while making a right or left turn, the steering column was loose. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to readjusted the steering column however, experienced the failure within a few days.   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Told my Avalon with 43,609 miles has the rack and pinion assembly leaking   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

While driving the vehicle at approximately 45 mph on a clear sunny day the windshield wipers turned on and began to operate at full speed and would not respond at attempts to stop them. The horn started going off with alarm noises in the vehicle.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

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.   Read details...




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