2010 Toyota Avalon

31 serious complaints of 46, the most about speed control (13) and steering (10); per car on the road, 1.1× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.

What owners report

“Tlthe contact owns a 2010 toyota avalon. While driving at approximately 15 mph with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly surged forward until repeated pressure was applied to the brakes.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, May 2010

“The latch on the lower left of the steering column that controls the positioning of the steering wheel constantly comes loose. I discovered that as I was driving on the highway, going straight, and the steering wheel suddenly slid in and down. Almost causing me to loose control with my children in the car.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Jun 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where, after securing the telescopic adjustment lever, the steering column's telescopic adjustment function may not retain its set adjusted position. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for replacement of the Telescopic Adjustment Lever… (ZTY Avalon, Apr 2014)
• Extended coverage Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. (WPB (POL, Sep 2015)
• Extended coverage These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the condition described above. (ZKG Region, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Steering Column Telescopic Adjustment Lever Detent Clip in 2005- Certain 2012 Model Year Avalon vehicles. (WEP ZTY, Apr 2014)
• Extended coverage Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint. (Customer, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? (ZKG Paint, Dec 2019)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

46 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features