2010 Toyota Avalon owner complaints

Last tuesday, dec 6th, 2016,I started my Toyota avalon 2010 and got from a parking to higway pr 1, it suddenly accelerated out of control, I stepped on the brake pedal, shifted gear to lowest shift, stepped on the emergency break and only stopped when I did put it on pkg and turned it off. It took like 500 m to stop it. The floor carpet is one of the kind that keep secured to the car floor and didn't interferred with the gas pedal. . I bought it new in nov 2009. The gas pedal never look stuck but it sounded like the engine was being fed with a lot of gas. The car is at a Toyota service shop since more than 48 hours but I still don't have a diagnosis. There was no colission. I got the car towed to the Toyota service shop after reporting the incident to my insurance company.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that while trying to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact mentioned that she could not control the vehicle, as it was accelerating rapidly. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact suffered severe leg injuries from the impact. The police were notified and a report was filed. The dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that he noticed an intermittent sudden acceleration when he approached a stop sign. The vehicle would not move forward when the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, if he continued to depress the pedal, the vehicle would suddenly surge forward. The vehicle would also lunge forward after turning a corner. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was designed to operate that way. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The contact had not spoken to the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 7,800. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

2010 Toyota avalon. Consumer expresses discontent with recalls *tgw the consumer stated two unrelated recalls are on the same recall notice. The consumer requested that the brake/throttle reprogramming be done, but he does not want the pedal modification done as he believed it would cause a safety issue. The consumer stated presently, the pedal clearance to the floor is 1 3/4 inches and the pedal length is only 4 inches long in the vehicle. The floor mat is positively secured. The pedal/floor mat is not a safety interference condition. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. The contact stated he was driving with the cruise control set to approximate speeds of 74 MPH. He engaged the brakes and the when attempting to reset the cruise control, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to speeds of 95 MPH. He was able to deactivate the cruise control and applied the brakes to stop the acceleration. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer inspect the vehicle for the failure. The contact stated before the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The failure mileage was approximately 1,800 and the current mileage was approximately 6,000. Updated 11/02/10. *lj updated 11/04/10

Tl*the 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. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed there was a software problem. The vehicle was repaired and the failure had not recurred at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 2,441. Updated 07/16/10 *bf updated 07/23/10*jb

I have a 2010 Toyota avalon which I like very much. Unfortunately, it has a design defect. There is a lever on the steering column that lets the driver control the height of the steering wheel. Unfortunately, the lever does not stay in the fixed position. Over time it drops down as a result of road vibration and permits the steering column to compress. This has happened to me twice. The first occasion was quite scary as I had to slow down rapidly. Fortunately, I was able to keep control of the vehicle. When it occurred a second time several months later, I was better prepared. I have reported the problem to the dealership where I purchased the car, but they said there was no problem. To avoid future incidents, I look at the lever almost everytime I get in the car. If it has star

The steering wheel on my 2010 avalon collapses while driving. I have an adjustable "telescope" steering wheel that adjusts forward and backwards. It is controlled by a lever under the steering wheel which locks it into place. The lever will suddenly release without being touched, causing the steering wheel to collapse. This has happened on at least three occasions. *tr

Driving on rt 81s in virginia when the telescoping steering column lock came unlocked. When I applied the brakes the steering wheel collapsed toward the dash. Since then it has happened multiple times. Seems to simply vibrate loose from traveling on bumpy roads. Took it back to dealer but they said they drove it 7 miles and it didn't fail so they couldn't do anything. Since then, it has come unlocked 2 times in 264 miles. As long as I check it every time I start the car, and anytime I drive more than 100 miles, it's safe but this is not a good situation. Doing a search on the internet shows many people are having the same safety issue over multiple years of avalon's. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. While driving at any speed and veering left, the steering wheel stiffened. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the shocks and motor mount were replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The manufacturer was not notified.

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. Upon checking with a avalon fan group, I discovered that this is a issue with almost every single person who owns this body style. *tr

Rear window shade would not retract. Driving at night it was difficult to see out rear window due to shade being stuck in raised position. Toyota wanted $1,500 repair it, but the parts were not available and per their employee, it had been back ordered three times. This indicated to him a manufacturing problem.

Rear sunshade is stuck in the up position. It is difficult to see out of the back window. I know may avalons have this same problem. The cost to fix it is far beyond reason.

My 2010 Toyota avalon limited sometimes stalls at 20 MPH or when turning left, or switching lanes. It is as though it pauses, but doesn't die. It only happens maybe once or twice a week, but the Toyota dealer has not been able to find a problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. The contact stated the head restraints on both front seats were severely tilted forward making it impossible for the seat occupants to sit all the way back in the seats. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the head restraints were operating as normal. The manufacturer was also notified and informed the contact the head restraints were operating in the manner in which they were designed. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 1,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon xl. The vehicle was equipped with an optional bluetooth hands- free phone capability. The bluetooth control switch was mounted underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was in an agreement that the bluetooth control switch should be mounted in the steering wheel. The failure and current mileages were 900. The consumer stated when he picked up the vehicle, the bluetooth that was described in the owners manual and the vehicle that he was shown was not installed in the vehicle, instead the vehicle what was called blu logic, even though the window sticker listed bluetooth under the options. Updated 04/23/10

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Toyota avalon. While driving 75 MPH, a large deer collided head on into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the impact knocked the engine block out of place and pushed it backwards into the windshield area. The contact suffered injuries to the back, a concussion, whiplash, right knee, left arm and wrist. The passenger also experienced injuries to the back, right shoulder, whiplash, and a concussion. Both occupants received medical attention and currently still undergoing medical exams for the injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The insurance adjuster mentioned that the air bags should have deployed. Louisburge sherriff's department was present, but a police report was not filed. Th

My new (purchased sept. 2009) 2010 Toyota avalon was involved in an accident due to a vehicle defect (this model is under a recall by Toyota). I came to a complete stop for a vehicle backing out of a driveway. After the other vehicle came to a complete stop, I proceeded to go around the other vehicle (which remained stationary). As soon as I touched the accelerator, my vehicle accelerated rapidly. I took my foot off the gas pedal immediately but I could still hear the engine revving at high speed. I was unable to stop my vehicle until it had gone a distance of two blocks and had crashed into four parked cars, damaging them substantially. Fortunately, there were no personal injuries. *tr

I have a 2008 Toyota avalon touring model. Since late june of 2010 through october of 2010 the car has been driven on 3 consecutive long trips. The first trip was approximately 3600 miles, the second trip was approximately 1200 miles and the last trip was 1800 miles. All of these trips the head lamp system was set on auto. The bright lights were used on occasion when on dark roads or during the day to signal to trucks or other drivers that it was safe to pull in on a passing situation. On the last trip, during the night the brights worked perfectly. On a day trip in a caravan, I had to signal the vehicles ahead of me to slow down as the vehicles behind me were stopped. I did this by repeatedly flashing the high beams. That night both high beams did not work even though the blue indi

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 900 and the current mileage was 13,900.