2008 Toyota Avalon steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Toyota Avalon — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The telescopic steering wheel lever comes loose which will cause the wheel to lurch forward if the brakes are pushed in hard. This could be dangerous. This has happened twice in 2 months.”
filed Jan 1, 2023
“Tilt steering column lock does not stay in place and will drop down any time. The steering wheel can change position any time and my knee hits the locking lever.”
filed Apr 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2007 Avalon | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 Avalon | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 Avalon | 42 | 18% |
| 2004 Avalon | 28 | 14% |
| 2003 Avalon | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.