Worst 2009 Toyota Avalon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STEERING
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Toyota Avalon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 24 | — | 1 | 69,182 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | — | — | 45,022 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 5 | — | 14,207 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 71,565 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 5 | 2 | — | 1,310 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 123,867 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 97,162 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 2,004 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 74,898 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 124,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 30,340 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 119,550 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 53,558 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | 19,200 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 17,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 38,616 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi |
Recalls for 2009 Toyota Avalon
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,672,948 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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
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.
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.
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.
Other Toyota Avalon Years
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