The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt latch failed to unlock. The contact stated that his wife was stuck in the seat for five minutes doe to the failure. The contact attempted several times before the seat belt unlatched. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,578.
The worst 2011 Toyota Avalon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Steering31
- Electrical25
- Visibility14
- Acceleration11
- Brakes8
- Body6
- Engine5
- Locks4
- Seats3
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
- Seat belts2
- Transmission2
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Toyota Avalon
Door locks 11Sudden acceleration 11Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5Key fob 5
Recalls 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
- Risk
- A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- 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.
Recall number 15V047000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Toyota Avalon 274
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
2011 Toyota Avalon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 |
What 2011 Toyota Avalon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
the rear trunk lid arms broken lid feel on top of me
The rear sun screen will get stuck in the up position . At night there is almost no visibility out of the back window. This is a very dangerous safety problem. Apparently Toyota has had a problem with this feature with no effort made to correct it.
The engine has quit while in traffic several times and the check engine light and the skid control lights are the only lights lit on the dashboard. Once the car comes to rest and one waits 3 to 5 minutes, the car will restart. We have taken the car to the dealer twice, ( each time the had it for nearly a week) and they could not find the problem. This is a very serious problem because the engine stops without notice causing loss of power steering and total loss of control. The lights for check engine and skid control are sometimes on when this happens, but not always; and the fact that these lights are lit does not predict this event happening.I think there might be a sensor in the engine that is faulty.
Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.
Telescoping steering column lock loosens while driving causing steering wheel and brakes to shake. Advised my local toyota dealer and they said it was not covered under warranty but I could pay them to repair the issue with a upgraded repair that toyota has identified. A notice was never sent out to toyota owners. This should be a recall notice. Safety issue while driving. Service bulletin (#00206, the federal safety agency # 10019669) they now inform me of a known issue with the telescopic lever detent clip and a technical service bulletin tsb-0147-13 and also that toyota had a warranty enhancement program - zty to address it which expired in september of 2019. I don't understand how this is not a safety recall that toyota should continue to stand behind.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. The contact stated while making a right or left turn, the steering column was loose. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to readjusted the steering column however, experienced the failure within a few days. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,800.
2011 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to defective key fob and door locks. *ld the consumer stated the door locks failed intermittently. The key fob at times would only unlock the driver's door. All other doors had to be unlocked manually. More recently, the key fob does not work at all as well as the lock switches. The dealer advised the vehicle needed a new ECM.
Headlights flickering constantly and at times one or both will go completely off. Will have to manually turn off and then turn on again. Both will shine steady for about 2 minutes and then began to flicker again. This happens when parked or when in motion. This only applies to when the lights are on low beam. (this has been happening for a few months).
I was using the lever to push the seat away from the steering wheel when one side stopped moving, causing the other side to derail. I took the car to jim hudson toyota immediately, and the technician was able to get seat back on track. However, he wasn't able to get the side moving, and stated the entire seat rail would have to be replaced. Furthermore, I was told I have a leak in the rod and pinion system because the inner seal needs to be replaced. Although, I service my vehicle regularly with fred anderson toyota, and nothing has ever been said about this.
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Questions about the 2011 Toyota Avalon
Is the 2011 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Avalon, close to a typical Avalon model year.
What is the 2011 Toyota Avalon year score?
The 2011 Toyota Avalon scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Avalon: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
Steering, with 31 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles. Next is electrical (25).
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Toyota Avalon have bad steering?
The Toyota Avalon model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (42 complaints), 1997 (39 complaints) and 2006 (35 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Avalon get?
Official estimates for the 2011 Toyota Avalon range from 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 29 highway.
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