2003 Toyota Avalon steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Toyota Avalon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased car used 11/2020 Jan 14 2021 had 2 open recalls steering casting defect and wire harness filter to deflect noise from ecm . I lost control of communication of operations. 12/2022 steering lock bar The past 2 years uncovered everything on my own. Learned somebody died in 2003 Avalon in…”
filed Jan 4, 2023
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 1- aug 2020- mega moters- purchassed auto- carfax and auto guro- recommended this vehiscal and sales pitch included these companies- he said he does good business- he said he will fix all issues if…”
filed May 24, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V345000 · Jul 29, 2010
Steering problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Avalon | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Avalon | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 Avalon | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Avalon | 31 | 29% |
| 2010 Avalon | 10 | 22% |
| 2009 Avalon | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 Avalon | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 Avalon | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 Avalon | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 Avalon | 42 | 18% |
| 2004 Avalon | 28 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.