2008 Toyota Avalon: check engine light

6 of the 349 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Avalon describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2020
1
2019
5
2018
1
2017
1
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2011
2
2009
1
2008
6
2007
8
2006
12
2005
7
2004
2
2003
2
2002
2
2001
9
2000
9
1999
3
1998
2
1997
1
1996
5
1995
2

What owners say

Filed Dec 24, 2020 · Brakes, Visibility · CT

Power sunshade is stuck in the up position blocking the back windshield and check engine light turns on which disables traction and stability control. These make the car dangerous to drive

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · CA

Rear sun shed break very fast makes a lot of noise. It can't be disabled without causing other problem such as engine light on and cruz control disabled and all kind of sensors that need to be replaced. Its very dangers and frustrating

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 62,902 miles · NY

Water pump while driving failed at 62,902 miles on 06/23/14, was repaired under warranty by toyota. Check engine light came on and cut out engine while driving about 2 weeks later on lie I-495 in nyc, had to be towed to toyota, told air wasn't bled properly after water pump repair. Again failed in may, 2016 at 86,000 miles while driving and repaired at private shop. Again failed 07/08/16 at 87,175 while driving and repaired by toyota.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Engine · 7,580 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. The contact noticed that the seat belt warning light continued to illuminate on the dashboard. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and found that the seat belt indicator sensor failed, the seat belt sensor was replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. On a separate occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the air & fuel ratio sensor had failed and replaced it per the manufacturer's warranty. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 7,580 and the current mileage was 10,900.

Filed Feb 6, 2010 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 12,500 miles · SC

My husband got into the car the late afternoon of jan. 17, 2010. Turned the auto on and I thought the engine was exploding. I was inside the house and ran outdoors. Something under the hood was making an extreme loud rattle. If you took an old cow bell and shook it for dear life, you would get an ideal of what I am talking about regarding the sound. The check engine light and the vsc light was on. My husband cut the engine off, checked under the hood and found nothing. I was going to call the dealership to see if they wanted to tow the car in. I started the car back up just to see what would happen and it purred like a baby. No lights on. I took it to the dealership and they checked it out, test drove it and could not find anything wrong. They said whatever it was must have reset itself. Now my question is what caused it to act like that and what would have happened if I had been driving. Was it in the computer or what. Will it happen again? These things I would like to have an answer.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Acceleration · NC

2008 toyota avalon - computer defect - cruise control is erratic sometimes working ok other times engaged & not working - suddenly speeds up, error code e2. Auto does not slow down properly. Reported to dealer w/no problem found in 2009. 12/14/09 car dead, dash lights indicate check engine, control system failure, brake, battery failure , towed to dealer. Parts 10 amp etcs fuse/i7.5 amp -dome fuse/7.5 amp and am2 fuse. (op code-190011 combo a t1/71 t2/99. 1 #00544-24f60-575 truestart battery) labor $92. Thank you!