Steering became difficult. Vehicle would not return to straight forward direction after a turn. Force was required to bring vehicle back to straight path. Problem was caused by internal leaking of steering fluid. Dealer replaced steering rack. Power steering lines had to be replaced due to rusting.
2004 Toyota Avalon: loss of power steering
5 of the 205 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Avalon describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 36,080
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20201
- 20181
- 20121
- 20111
- 20081
- 20072
- 20063
- 20054
- 20045
- 20032
- 20003
- 19991
- 19981
- 19972
- 19962
What owners say
In december, I took my 2004 avalon to the dealership for the steering column bracket recall. Shortly after, I returned to the dealership complaining about my odd steering. I could feel the steering stiffen, then return to normal, then back to stiffening. The dealership had the car for a day to check out the steering which they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Now, my steering is stiff all of the time. I am afraid to drive the car. It is not safe to be on the road. In researching I have not found a recall for this problem. Clearly, there is a steering problem since I have found several similar complaints. A recall should immediately be ordered by toyota.
Steering became very stiff.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon with a current odometer reading of 36,080 miles, when the power steering failed. The contact was driving at t 25 MPH under normal dry weather conditions. The contact was able to continue driving , but the steering was very stiff and hard to control. The contact stated that the power steering came and went. The fluid had been checked, and was at the correct levels.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 70 MPH lost power steering. The vehicle suddenly became difficult to steer. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the service dealer for inspection. After inspection the dealer informed the contact that power steering pump failed. Repairs have been made. *ak updated 1/23/2006 - at not time prior to or after failure did the vehicle exhibit any external fluid loss.
Related recalls
Steering
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. Due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a possibility that a minute crack may develop on the surface of the lock bar. Such a crack may expand over a long period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.
- Risk
- Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V345000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Avalon power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2004 Toyota Avalon?
5 of 205 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Avalon (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Toyota Avalon?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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