2010 Toyota Avalon steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2010 Toyota Avalon — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The latch on the lower left of the steering column that controls the positioning of the steering wheel constantly comes loose. I discovered that as I was driving on the highway, going straight, and the steering wheel suddenly slid in and down. Almost causing me to loose control with my children in…”
filed Jun 25, 2020
“Lever that adjusts tilt steering wheel does not stay in place and when it falls it disengages the steering column lock at any time.”
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% |
| 2009 Avalon | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 Avalon | 17 | 5% |
| 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 2010 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.