2005 Toyota Avalon power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Toyota Avalon — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After the alternator and battery dies the car went right back to accelerating by itself into traffic, I contacted Toyota and explained that after the battery and alternator died the problem came right back but they seem not to care”
filed Nov 17, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked and the gears shifted without warning. The contact further stated that the vehicle lost power. Toyota of bowie (16700 governor…”
filed Aug 31, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Avalon | 9 | 13% |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Avalon | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 Avalon | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Avalon | 13 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.