repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2011 Toyota AvalonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2011 Toyota Avalon, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-047 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Toyota Avalon has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Steering
25Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
11Vehicle speed control8 crash/fire/injury
9Visibility/wiper
6Structure
5Visibility
5Service brakes
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Engine
1911 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 19 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 Toyota 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 Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 steering complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles26under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 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
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Toyota Avalon safety ratings
2011 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Avalon owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
I WAS USING THE LEVER TO PUSH THE SEAT AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ONE SIDE STOPPED MOVING, CAUSING THE OTHER SIDE TO DERAIL. I TOOK THE CAR TO JIM HUDSON TOYOTA IMMEDIATELY, AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO GET SEAT BACK ON TRACK. HOWEVER, HE WASN'T ABLE TO GET THE SIDE MOVING, AND STATED THE…
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPIC LEVER COMES LOOSE AND THE COLUMN DEPRESSES. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE PULLING UP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING WHEEL, DURING SHARP TURNS FOR EXAMPLE, AND THE LEVER UNLOCKS. THEN AS SOON AS YOU PRESS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, PERHAPS SOME TIME…
Own a 2011 Avalon?
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