2003 Toyota Avalon vs 2005 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 293 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 204 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 49,877 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Avalon | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 184 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 72 |
| Steering | 19 | 42 |
| Power Train | 6 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 17 |
| Structure | 7 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2003 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.