2011 Toyota Avalon
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 106
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 106 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 80 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 178 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 173 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 293 |
| 2004 | 205 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 360 |
| 2007 | 243 |
| 2008 | 349 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
31% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Electrical system
24% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 Lexus RX350 (Na).
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-17
Vehicle speed control
10% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. When the contact pulled into the driveway, she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a generator and spun in the garage. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-20
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn at 5 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a brush of cactus.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-24
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact was involved in a crash. The contact sustained minor bruises to her arm and knee.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-10
Visibility/wiper
8% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The rear sunshade is broken and won't down when I put the car in reverse like it's supposed to. The shade limits my visibility. It's so bad that I try not to drive at night or during fog or rain because I can't see at all then.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22
Service brakes
7% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-07-01Electrical system15V047000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V047000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2011 Toyota Avalon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Toyota Avalon is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.