Toyota Avalon steering noise problems

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Steering · 116,000 miles · IL

I was driving on an expressway at apx 65 MPH going onto the off ramp going down to 25mph the steering became very tight and then as I drove home the steering wheel started clicking. I checked fluids at home and they looked ok. Drove around the block and power steering was gone left and right then heard a grinding noise, it felt ok going straight. After I drove it it became more intermittent with power coming and going altogether. On 8/26/15 had a small accident on the front quarter panel. It was at body shop for 4 days. I had asked them to check the steering and they said it was the rack and pinion. Called toyota and was told the recall in 2010 was for a different steering issue than the steering problem that I mentioned. Toyota said they cannot help me. I informed them of a disability I have and might not be able to adjust to it. Too bad!

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Tires · 141,362 miles · FL

During the drive to florida, a hard brake (no skid) and steer to the left was necessary. Immediately following that, the steering became shaky and a road rumbling noise was noticed. After settling in, we took the car to a firestone dealer and they re-balanced the tires. That did not stop the shaky steering wheel or the road noise. One week later, while changing lanes, the tires ran over lane divider bumps and a blowout occurred. Replaced the flat tire with the spare (full size) and immediately, the road noise ceased and the steering wheel was perfectly normal. I inspected the tire and found a 2 inch rip/gap in the center of the tread. Went back to the firestone dealer and was told I had run over a some kind of sharp road hazard. I believe the belt beneath the tread had failed.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Steering · TN

This is my second avalon the first being a 2006 which had to have a steering column replaced when it had 24407 miles and out of warranty due to time I paid labor. The 2011 avalon has same problem 25000 miles and just under 30 days out of warranty they say it is different but is the same problem per the tech just changed part numbers. With the steering problem this is a safety problem which they say they will not repair under warranty . The service dept told me all of the avalons are having the same problem and have a bulletin to replace the steering column when they get a complaint from the customer. When you adjust the telescopic wheel the whole steering column is loose and knocks when you turn the wheel.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Steering · 96,000 miles · AL

The steering wheel friction lever suddenly dropped and the steering wheel collapsed while the car was in motion (normal speed). Plus, there is a popping, clicking sound when turning steering wheel that you can hear and feel in the steering wheel.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Steering · DE

When turning the steering wheel I hear this noise like there is something loose in the steering plus I was told that my tension rod needs to be replace at a cost of $1,500.00 my car is only 4 tears old there is no way my tension rod should need to be replace, I have talked to a lot of people and was told that it sounds like a defect in the steering and the tension rod.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Steering · 71,000 miles · WI

The steering column has begun making a rather noticeable "clacking" noise when turning. It can be both heard and felt in the wheel. This is a common problem with these cars, and toyota has put out a service bulletin (#00206, the federal safety agency # 10019669)for repair under warranty, but wants $930 to repair it if out of warranty. They're claiming it is not a safety issue, but a steering wheel that makes noises you can hear (and feel) doesn't seem all that safe.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Steering · 17,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon xls. While driving 5 MPH, the contact noticed that the steering column made a clunking noise. The dealer offered no assistance when contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 27,000. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Updated 01/24/11 *bf updated 02/03/11

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Steering · 45,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. While driving 5-40 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated and he heard clicking noise when turning left or right. The dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence. There is a recall for steering: column (the federal safety agency campaign id #05v227000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 54,000. Updated 01/29/08. *lj updated

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Steering · IL

Steering wheel clunks during acceleration, braking, and rotating the steering wheel from side to side. Vehicle was brought into the dealer for which they indicated that the "steering intermediate shaft" had failed and so they replaced it. While picking up the car, I had asked to examine the old shaft and noted corrosion and wear on one of the splines. The car only had 16,500 miles on it. If the splines were completely worn, the steering of the vehicle would be compromised. The dealer indicated that toyota had a fix to this already, but there is no recall. This should be a safety recall.

Filed Jun 8, 2007 · Steering · 13,600 miles · IL

Steering clunks heard while turning vehicle to the right. Auto purchased used, with manufacturer warrenty and certified by toyota to 84 months or 100,000. Vehichle currently has 14,000 miles.