2005 Toyota Avalon: sudden loss of power

5 of the 228 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Avalon describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 43,072
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2019
1
2018
2
2013
1
2011
3
2007
4
2006
2
2005
5
2004
1
2003
4
2002
1
2000
2
1999
2
1998
1
1997
2
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · 20 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked and the gears shifted without warning. The contact further stated that the vehicle lost power. Toyota of bowie (16700 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716, 301‑867‑1600) was unable to duplicate the failures. The contact cited the fuel system as a possible defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Transmission · 142,205 miles · MS

On may 28, 2016, me and my 4 year old toddler were traveling on the interstate in our 2005 toyota avalon (approx. 142,000 miles) when it suddenly loss power. The dashboard lit up and heavy smoke began pouring from under the hood on the right side of the car. Luckily I was able to coast to right side of the road and stop the vehicle without getting slam from behind on the interstate. The vehicle had just been serviced on 05/18/2016; with no issue prior to traveling out of town for the holiday. After a dealer full diagnostic was completed; it was determined that the head gasket blew and that along with the engine had to be replaced. This was the second opinion. The previous dealer full diagnostic was performed on the car in 11/2015, when engine light came on and an "system too lean code" appeared. At that time, the following items were removed and replaced. Intake manifold gasket, throttle body gasket, plemum gaskets and spark plugs. Other than that, the car has have routine service and maintenance performed on a regular basis. How does a car with an excellent service record develop an issue of this nature without any advance warning? There was no check engine light, the car wasn't running hot. There were no strange noises, thump, rattles, etc. I purchased the vehicle based on its ratings and reliability factor. --as I started to do a little research, I am seeing that this is an issue with this vehicle along with the toyota camry. Why isn't this reported as a know issue with this product. I just get sick knowing there was no light sensors or anything to warn of an issue. We were very fortunate not to get struck from behind travel at such a high rate of speed on the interstate.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 63,459 miles · MD

I was driving at 70 MPH up I-81 in heavy traffic and lost all power. I was able to steer to the shoulder. I turned on flashers, put car in park, turned key off, and tried to restart engine. It immediately cranked right up and I proceeded up the interstate. Five minutes later, at 70 MPH, it happened again. Again I was able to steer off the road and restart the engine. I continued on home for another 2 hours with no problems. On 5/18, I went to church and it happened again. Since I was driving slowly, it was hard to steer (no power steering). At no time has a light come on showing it needed service or some problem. I assume since I was driving so fast on the interstate, I didn't notice the power steering loss when I lost all power. I am afraid that it might happen again and I might get killed from not being able to pull onto a shoulder.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Engine · 43,072 miles · MS · fire

My 2005 avalon with less that 40,000 miles -still under warranty -without any warning from dashboard lights began to lose power on the highway-then it shut down-I managed to get off the road and the car was on fire. Toyota had the car for over three months-could not tell what caused this but it melted just about everything under the hood. I was afraid to drive it but they would not make any adjustments toward replacing it. I had to call toyota to get reimbursed for the towing. I had to demand a copy of the 10 page repair bill.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Engine · 5,153 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change within 7 miles of the dealership and driving 55mph the warning light and the check engine light illuminated. Within minutes the engine stalled. Upon inspection it was discovered the oil pressure dropped below the recommended level causing the failure. The design feature of the vehicle allows the engine to stall because of the low pressure before an engine failure. As a result to this feature there was a loss of power steering and brakes. A complaint was previously filed odi number, 10147740.