Toyota Avalon Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Toyota Avalon across 25 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (52).
- 211power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 10 an injury.
Toyota Avalon power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% | 2,500 |
| 2019 Avalon | 11 | 15% | 900 |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2016 Avalon | 2 | 9% | 71,500 |
| 2015 Avalon | 2 | 5% | 208,309 |
| 2014 Avalon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% | 55,150 |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% | 9,350 |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Avalon | 2 | 2% | 30,341 |
| 2008 Avalon | 13 | 4% | 20,750 |
| 2007 Avalon | 23 | 9% | 41,650 |
| 2006 Avalon | 52 | 14% | 16,045 |
| 2005 Avalon | 33 | 14% | 21,340 |
| 2004 Avalon | 4 | 2% | 47,500 |
| 2003 Avalon | 6 | 2% | 38,122 |
| 2002 Avalon | 4 | 3% | 118,177 |
| 2001 Avalon | 9 | 7% | — |
| 2000 Avalon | 8 | 5% | 99,445 |
| 1999 Avalon | 4 | 4% | — |
| 1998 Avalon | 11 | 6% | 69,500 |
| 1997 Avalon | 9 | 7% | 99,521 |
| 1996 Avalon | 3 | 3% | 100,475 |
| 1995 Avalon | 4 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Toyota Avalon. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission. Yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The UA80 eight-speed automatic transmission used in my Toyota is defective. There is a design flaw that causes excess heat…
While driving the vehicle and stopped at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate when pressing the gas pedal. I pulled to the curb and turn off the car. After I start the car again, it will work fine. The vehicle has failed to accelerate several random times while driving and…
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure did…
UA80 transmission issues. High pitched whining Erratic and hard shifting shuttering and hesitation Issue has been diagnosed by dealership Toyota Technician and independent service center ASE Certified technicians. Car is still drivable, with no warning lamps as of yet. Issue became more noticeable…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact noticed that the title listed the mileage at 133,510, with the note " Not the Actual Mileage" next to the mileage. It was later discovered that there was a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Avalons have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about power train for the Toyota Avalon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Avalon power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
Other Toyota Avalon problems
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