SINCE THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER UNTIL NOVEMBER 22,2017 I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING MY CAR. TWO MONTHS PRIOR I HAD JUST PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY SO WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED I HAD THE BATTERY RETESTED TWICE BY TWO SEPARATED COMPANIES .THE BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE GOOD AND CHARGING LIKE IT SHOULD.THE ALTERNATOR WAS GOOD BUT YET THE CAR CONTINUED TO BE JUMPED TWICE A DAY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO…
2014 toyota Avalon electrical problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE BECAME EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DEALER TESTED THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CENTER CONSOLE, WHICH READ MORE THEN 140 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. …
THE DOOR PANAL RATTLES WITH NO BASS ON AT ALL. IT'S NOT THE SPEAKERS, IT'S NOT INSULATED WELL AND THROUGH MAKE A RATTLING SOUND WHEN MUSIC OR TALKING IS PLAYED. THE BLUETOOTH ALSO WORKS INCONSISTENTLY. THE PERSON CAN NOT HEAR THE DRIVER BUT THE DRIVER CAN HEAR THE CALLER WELL.
PRE COLLOSION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE A COMPUTER IN THE SYSTEM AT A COST OF OVER $1000. WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY OR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 toyota Avalon?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 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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