2017 Toyota Avalon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Avalon.

20162018
Complaints
17
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
10
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Toyota Avalon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:17,515 mi
#23 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Avalon.

Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,515
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Avalon. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Toyota Avalon

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,892,385 vehicles.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
~2,891,976 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

17V295000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~409 affected

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

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2017 Toyota Avalon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Toyota Avalon has 17 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 17,515 mi); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,515 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Toyota Avalon include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,892,385 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Avalon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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