Worst 2007 Toyota Avalon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Avalon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 64 | 25 | 1 | 45,501 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 10 | — | 59,734 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | 2 | — | 75,763 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 16 | 6 | — | 31,214 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 1 | — | 67,147 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | 2 | — | 67,596 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | 80,896 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 3 | — | 56,803 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | 5 | — | 39,892 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | — | — | 56,804 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 96,113 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 9 | 2 | — | 29,597 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 31,428 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 54,921 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 2 | — | 95,793 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 34,053 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 19,750 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Toyota Avalon
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,666,478 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
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2007 Toyota Avalon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Avalon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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