2005 Toyota Avalon safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
36
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (21 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2005 Toyota Avalon vehicles were involved in 35 fatal crashes with 24 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskElectrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is… · Jun 2, 2016
- Crash riskService Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 21, 2010
- Crash riskEquipment · Feb 3, 2010
- Crash riskVehicle Speed Control · Jan 21, 2010
- Crash riskVehicle Speed Control · Oct 5, 2009
- Crash riskON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS… · Apr 3, 2006
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING… · May 16, 2005