2013 Toyota Avalon electrical problems

Filed Sep 21, 2023 · Electrical · CA

I have a electrical issue going on with the driver side headlight. I have had to change the headlight over 3 times now . Seems to go out with in a month or two. While doing my own research Toyota has also changed the light bulb for the old owner more then 3 times. It has only been the driver side headlight that is being affected. I'm a lil worried that at any time a electrical fire or something else bad will happen. So at this time i haven't had new bulb installed. I'm just to nervous. So it's hard at times to see at night fall when driving. The contact stated there is some water buildup underneath the tire in the trunk. The water is entering somehow near the back top right inside and ending in the very bottom of my truck under the tire. There is water damage on the top right corner of of the panel on the inside.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 117,000 miles · IN

Was driving home one day after taking my dad about 45 mins away was driving as usual and the car died had to pull over to side of road put in park and restart. Has done it several times after we have had in at toyota dealerships on 3 different occasions and they cannot duplicate or diagnose. Sent me home with an unsafe car for the 4th time. Tried taking car back to where I bought as issue happened on feb 6 21 and I purchased on jan 27 21 going to change the crankshaft position sensor next week and see if thats what it is. Please help I am stuck with a 23000 loan for a car I cant drive safely or confidently!

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · MI

02/06/2020 the federal safety agency complaint: 2013 toyota avalon hybrid limited, rear window sunshade assembly failure, complete and total, in the 'up' position and/or in the 'down' position. When stuck up, the failure obstructs rear view at nighttime. This is a serious safety issue. The sunshade is designed to automatically retract into the 'down' position when the car is put in reverse, but if this failure has occurred, the sunshade will make a loud grinding sound for about 15-20 seconds while the sunshade attempts (and fails) to retract into the 'down' position. It will also make the sound even if the sunshade is already retracted. If the shade is already down/retracted and I shift from park to reverse, the grinding noise starts immediately, and the shade does not move (go up). But if I press the activate button, the shade will start to extend, and if I can press the activate button again before the shade is fully extended, it will retract (and begin another 20 second cycle of grinding) and stay down. While stopped or in motion, pressing the activate button raises the shade (if it was down or retracted), but not without the 20 seconds of loud grinding noise. If the shade is up/extended and you press the activate button, the shade will not retract/go down, but the grinding noise will begin. If the shade is up/extended the only way to make it go down is to press the activate button and, while the grinding noise is present, simultaneously go to the back seat so you can reach the shade and manually push one of the vertical bars toward the center; then the shade retracts fully and continues grinding for another 20 second cycle. Not only is this a safety issue, but it is continuous and the grinding noise is incredibly annoying.

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Ecu and pcs switch to control vehicle's speed, will suddenly reduce speed on highway in traffic ( very dangerous) and vehicle will almost come to stop without warning! Warranty repaired on 7-26-16 at dealership, doing same thing again, said not covered under original recall vehicle, warranty expired. Help...dangerous situation, very expensive to fix...same problem as before...advise please. Vehicle being operated on busy highway started med august o present 1/01/19 on-going, back to dealer +++times+++

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,000 miles · NV

The rear power sunshade, which is standard equipment on the limited model, raises on its own and won't go back down causing low visibility. There is no way to manually lower it either

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Electrical · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact received a recall notice; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While attempting to merge into traffic, the pcs activated and stopped the vehicle. When the pcs system deactivated, the contact had it reactivated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The recall information was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Electrical · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. .....updated 02/11/16 *bf... Updated 05/14/18*jb

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 15,000 miles · AL

My 2013 toyota avalon wiring harness was chewed on by a rodent . It caused problems with the running of the vehicle , the traction control , the cruise control and was operating on 5 cylinders . The dealers repair shop said that a rodent eat through the wires and toyota would not warranty this problem . The car was parked in my driveway next to another toyota product that is a 2006 and has never been chewed . I have driven toyota's since 1988 and have never had this to happen . I think toyota should be responsible for the damage if they are putting any type edible product in the vehicles they produce .

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 1,800 miles · NY · fire · 2 injuries

While driving the vehicle at approximately 45 MPH on a clear sunny day the windshield wipers turned on and began to operate at full speed and would not respond at attempts to stop them. The horn started going off with alarm noises in the vehicle. The smell of an electrical odor and white smoke began to enter the cabin through the dash. Attempts to pull the vehicle over were prevented as the steering wheel locked. The brakes would not respond or work despite stepping on them with both feet and attempting to pump them. The vehicle was still traveling on the road and down a hill with no electrical, steering, or power function of the vehicle. As the vehicle slowed the passenger jumped out. Fire began to come through the dash and upon the driver opening his door fire also came into the cabin from beneath the vehicle. The driver jumped out just before the vehicle careened down an embankment and exploded 3 times.