2008 Toyota Avalon steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 17 complaints for the 2008 Toyota Avalon, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Steering wheel column adjustment lever drops down allowing the steering column to collapse forward (or move back if holding on to it during vehicle entry). Lever interferes with entry and exit of the vehicle and hurts the leg. Another safety issue is that the collapsible steering column is not locked and if it collapses during a crash could contribute to less effectiveness of the airbag. The problem started soon after the vehicle was purchased new and is getting progressively worse -- sometimes unlocking daily.
Cks of these defective vehicle. We have and are going to lose big by devaluation of our vehicles upon attempts to sell or trade. The attention to remedy these issues on a timely manner has gone by the wayside . This we are experiencing with cardenas toyota in harlingen, texas where we bought our vehicle new. Our government agencies should be protecting the consumer, not encriching the government treasury.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Avalon
- Lighting 214 complaints
- Cruise control 45 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints