2009 TOYOTA AVALON PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Headlights:

  • High beam bulbs exploding
    
  • High beam bulbs shattering
    
  • High beam bulbs failing
    
  • Headlights going out sporadically
    
  • Driver and passenger side headlights suddenly stop working
    
  • Engine revs up when braking
    

• 2. Acceleration:

  • Accelerator hesitation causing a crash
    
  • Unintended acceleration while driving
    
  • Sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking space
    

• 3. Brakes:

  • Brake failure issue
    
  • Car accelerating instead of stopping at a stop sign
    
  • Braking to stop causes sudden surge
    

• 4. Steering:

  • Telescopic steering column collapsing
    
  • Steering wheel telescoping lever becoming loose
    
  • Steering wheel lurching when making a turn
    
  • Steering wheel collapses unexpectedly
    
  • Steering wheel alignment pulling to the left when braking
    

• 5. Safety Features:

  • Airbag light coming on
    
  • Side airbags not deploying in a collision
    
  • Horn working intermittently
    

• 6. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Power rear window sunshade stuck in raised position
    
  • Melting dashboard causing distraction
    
  • Dashboard reflection causing poor visibility
    
  • Vibration noise from the engine
    
  • Transmission problem
    
  • Sudden acceleration while driving at night
    
  • Defective airbag system
    

• 7. Recalls:

  • Floor mat interference
    
  • Sticky accelerator pedal
    
  • Airbag recall not addressed due to part unavailability
    
  • Seats heating up despite being turned off
    

• 8. Exterior Issues:

  • Paint on bumpers not matching the car
    
  • Roofs leaking
    
  • Dashboard cracking
    

• 9. Repair Costs:

  • High repair costs for headlight assembly
    
  • Expensive steering column replacement
    
  • Cost of replacing ballast and headlights due to manufacturing defect.