2008 Toyota Avalon steering problems

Filed Jan 1, 2023 · Steering · PA

The telescopic steering wheel lever comes loose which will cause the wheel to lurch forward if the brakes are pushed in hard. This could be dangerous. This has happened twice in 2 months.

Filed Apr 20, 2020 · Steering · TN

Tilt steering column lock does not stay in place and will drop down any time. The steering wheel can change position any time and my knee hits the locking lever.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Steering, Wheels · 102,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. While driving 50-60 MPH, the vehicle shook drastically without warning and would not stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a front end alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred more than twice. Due to the failure, a new rack and pinion needed to be installed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Steering · 109,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel locks up when turning to the right

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Steering · 82,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel adjuster had trouble remaining locked. The failure caused the steering wheel to drop voluntarily onto the driver's lap, which made the steering wheel impossible to steer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Steering · FL

The advisor from toyota garage told me that I have to change the rack because the power steering rack is leaking oil and I can have an explosion when the rack is full of oil. My toyota has 41.000 mileage. He is lying or the part is defective? I don't know what to do. My car had 2 calls: pedal and vvt-1 (4-12-10) and cracked dashboard replaced (4-8-16).

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Steering · 68,790 miles · TX

Telescopic lever is released and steering wheel makes toward on the highway in driving. This is my 3rd time experience. How can steering wheel lock is released without any warning in driving. According the 2008 toyota avalon manual, toyota already makes caution like this.(page61) "after adjusting the steering wheel. Make sure that the steering wheel is locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury." "while driving. Do not adjust the steering wheel. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury." toyota manufacturer already understand if steering wheel is unlocked or release in driving, causing in death or serious injury. I think toyota motor company makes recall and fix this problem as soon as possible.

Filed Dec 9, 2012 · Steering · 20,000 miles · GA

The telescoping steering wheel lock unlocked without warning and the steering wheel went full forward. The lock had also come unlocked about a week prior but I had noticed it and corrected it prior to the wheel going forward. I did some research on the internet today and notice that there are numerous sites with complaints of this same nature about the avalon.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Steering · 18,000 miles · TN · 1 injury

Steering wheel column adjustment lever drops down allowing the steering column to collapse forward (or move back if holding on to it during vehicle entry). Lever interferes with entry and exit of the vehicle and hurts the leg. Another safety issue is that the collapsible steering column is not locked and if it collapses during a crash could contribute to less effectiveness of the airbag. The problem started soon after the vehicle was purchased new and is getting progressively worse -- sometimes unlocking daily.

Filed Jul 12, 2012 · Steering · 20,000 miles · NC

Steering wheel collapse while driving. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel lock failure. Happens more frequently as automobile age. Potentially cause for an accident. Found other complaints at www.aboutautomoble.com. Automotive vibration causes lever to loosen and hang downward. Driver entering or exiting vehicle knee strikes lever causing pain and in some cases bruising. Ask local dealer if there was a safety recall, they said no. I can't understand why not.