2019 TOYOTA AVALON PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Suspension & OE Tire

  • Rolling while cornering on uneven/bumpy road, tire standing wave
    

• 2. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)

  • Unreliable, does not detect cars passing by at high speed, narrow angle of detection
    

• 3. Climate Control Panel

  • Complete failure, no fan, heat, air conditioning, window defroster, mirror defroster or seat heat
    

• 4. Fuel Pump

  • Safety recall, excess time for repair, concerns about safety
    

• 5. RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

  • Unavailable message, potential safety hazard
    

• 6. Engine Malfunction

  • Check engine light, warning messages, loss of power and acceleration
    

• 7. Blind Spot Monitor & Cross Traffic Alert

  • Malfunction alerts, multiple visits to dealer with no resolution
    

• 8. Engine Stalling

  • Stalls like it's not getting enough fuel, potential safety issue
    

• 9. Gas Odor

  • Strong gasoline odor after filling up, concerns about a leak or seal issue
    

• 10. Excessive Oil Consumption

  • Vehicle requiring frequent addition of oil, no leaks evident
    

• 11. Transmission

  • Gear skipping at low speeds, rough downshifting in the city
    

• 12. Fuel Pump Recall

  • Parts not available, concerns about vehicle stalling while driving
    

• 13. Sunroof

  • Clogging and leaking issues, causing wet carpeting
    

• 14. Gas Odor

  • Strong gas odor emitting near gas cap, concerns about a potential leak or seal issue
    

• 15. Cruise Control

  • Malfunction causing abrupt stops, acceleration issues
    

• 16. Headlights

  • Insufficient illumination in low light conditions, safety concerns
    

• 17. Fuel Pump

  • Continues to run after shut off, concerns about overheating and potential fire
    

• 18. Blind Spot Monitor

  • Failure to detect vehicles in the blind spot, risks associated with unreliable system
    

• 19. Parking Brake and Cruise Control

  • Malfunction warnings, concerns about safety
    

• 20. Hydraulic Power Steering

  • Loss of steering assist, potential safety hazard