2018 Toyota AVALON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 24 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Air Bags: 6; Unknown Or Other: 5; Steering: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2018: 4; 2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11219860 · 2019-06-13 (June 13, 2019)
IN DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR DOES NOT ACT AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE 237 OF THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE MANUAL STATES EVEN WITHOUT CANCELING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE SET SPEED CAN BE INCREASED BY FIRST ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED SPEED AND THEN PUSHING THELEVER DOWN TO SET THE NEW SPEED." WHEN I TRY TO DO THIS THE VEHICLE WILL QUICKLY SLOW DOWN TO 1 MPH BELOW THE PREVIOUS SET SPEED. SOMETIMES, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO BRING THE CAR DOWN TO THAT SPEED. THIS COULD BE UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY ON WET PAVEMENT. TOYOTA SAY THE CAR ACTS AS…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323844 · 2020-05-08 (May 8, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN ANOTHER CUT IN FRONT OF THEM AND IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE LEFT, THE CONTACT ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A SIDE BARRIER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPL…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11271236 · 2019-10-26 (October 26, 2019)
WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE SPEED BETWEEN 60-70 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKS TO THE RIGHT. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED BECAUSE IT FELT SCARY (AS IF I WOULD HIT THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE) I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED THROUGH A REPUTABLE SERVICE CENTER- THE TORQUE STEERING WAS OFF; CAR JERKED WITH ACCELERATION
Owner-reported narrative. 34,836 miles reported. Look up ODI 11271236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341599 · 2020-07-27 (July 27, 2020)
CHECKING ON THE STATUS OF THE FUEL PUMP RECALL?? WAS SUPPOSED TO GET A NOTICE BY MAY BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NOTICE YET. I ENTERED THE 17 DIGIT VIN NUMEBER IN YOUR FORM BUT GOT NO RESPONSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350749 · 2020-08-22 (August 22, 2020)
I OWN A 2018 TOYOTA AVALON THAT IS SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE CAR IN 8/3/2020 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WAS ADVISED THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT FUEL PUMP IN PARTS AND THAT IT WILL BE LATE SEPT. OR OCT. BEFORE THEY HAVE THE CORRECT FUEL PUMP. IN THE INTERIM, I HAVE A VEHICLE WITH A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350749 at NHTSA ↗