no report yet
Mechanical: winch
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE IN ONE OF THE SHEAR PINS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER'S LIFT SYSTEM.
2008 Fleetwood AvalonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Fleetwood Avalon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Fleetwood Avalon has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Fleetwood Avalon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Avalon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Avalon median. How we score
'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Avalon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE RECALL PROBLEM FIXED BUT THE DEALER INDICATES THEY CANNOT GET THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE RECALL # IS 07V-464. *TR
Own a 2008 Avalon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.