TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS RX350 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE REAR DOOR WAS OPENED, THE CHIME DID NOT INDICATE THAT DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE GARAGE; THE VEHICLE DOOR CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING CHIME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT SOMEONE FROM T…
2011 toyota Avalon electrical problems
severe 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
KEY FOB WILL NOT OPEN ALL DOORS. INSIDE MASTER WINDOW ASSEMBY WILL NOT OPEN ALL DOORS. MASTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED BY TOYOTA 5/28/15 AT 25,941 MILES. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED ON OR ABOUT 10/24/16 AT 38,000+MILES. PROBLEM IS NOW INTERMITTENT AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING CONSTANTLY AND AT TIMES ONE OR BOTH WILL GO COMPLETELY OFF. WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN OFF AND THEN TURN ON AGAIN. BOTH WILL SHINE STEADY FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND THEN BEGAN TO FLICKER AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN PARKED OR WHEN IN MOTION. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON LOW BEAM. (THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS).
OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT LOCK WHEN I USE THE FOB OR USE THE DRIVERS MANUAL LOCKING SWITCH ON THE DOOR. THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN I EXIT THE VEHICLE. I HIT THE FOB LOCK BUTTON AND THE CAR BEEPS ONCE, BUT THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT LOCK, AND THE DOOR LOCK DOES NOT MOVE TO A LOCKING POSITION, IT STAYS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. WHEN I HIT THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE FOB, THE CAR BEEPS 8 TIME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 toyota Avalon?
It's a meaningful issue. 23 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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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