2003 Toyota Avalon steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 19 complaints for the 2003 Toyota Avalon, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While in parking lot, placed car in reverse. The car accelerated across the parking lot, jumping a curb and hitting a 2 foot high pole in next parking lot. Braking had no effect. Attempt to shift into neutral failed. Steering also failed. Car towed to collision center subsequently totaled by insurance company. Car hit with such force, it was wrapped around pole and resting on top of pole. Wrist of driver hurt - had to seek attention from emts and go to emergency room. Under orthopedic specialist care currently.
2003 avalon toyota: every morning, coming out of the garage, steering right produces strange sound as well as stiffness. Reported to toyota dealer last week after 6 months of this experience. They have not heard anything from toyota yet. Told us to wait till mid august for more info from toyota.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Avalon
- Air bags 184 complaints
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints