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 DID…
2010 toyota Avalon cruise control problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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 REPOR…
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 …
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…
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 CONTAC…
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 RECUR…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 toyota Avalon?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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