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Toyota Avalon

2004–2008 only

727 classified complaints 9 recalls

2004–2008 Toyota Avalon models have 727 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 82,963 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Avalon report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 160 complaints

Median onset: 82,963 miles. 11.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 149 complaints

Median onset: 38,697 miles. 16.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 110 complaints

Median onset: 64,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 77 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 37 complaints

Median onset: 52,877 miles. 16.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 31 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 6.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 70,084 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 22 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Toyota Avalon report for every year and full specs/safety data.