2014 Toyota Avalon problems
The Toyota Avalon (Japanese: トヨタ・アバロン, Hepburn: Toyota Abaron) is a full-size sedan produced by Toyota. It is Toyota's largest front-wheel drive sedan and serves as its flagship sedan in the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. It was also produced in Australia from April 2000 until June 2005, when it was replaced in November 2006 by the Aurion. The first production Avalon rolled off the TMMK assembly line in Georgetown, Kentucky, in September 1994, and subsequent generations have all been manufactured at the Kentucky location to date.
Toyota marketed the Avalon as a replacement for the Cressida, a model discontinued for the American market in 1992. While the Cressida was an upper-level mid-size rear-wheel drive car with a straight-six engine, the Avalon is front-wheel drive, powered by a V6 engine. In recent years, there has been considerable overlapping with its platform mates, the Camry V6 and the Lexus ES, although the third-generation and subsequent Avalon was distinguished by offering extra legroom due to its extended-length chassis. From 2013, the Lexus ES was moved to the extended platform to match the Avalon.
As of 2013, the Avalon was sold in the United States, Canada, China, South Korea and the Middle East. It was discontinued in the United States in 2022.
Avalon is a legendary island featured in the Arthurian legend, fitting it in with Toyota's tradition of naming their sedans the word for "crown" in various languages (Crown, Corona, Camry, Corolla), types of crowns (Tiara), or other things associated with royalty (Scepter).
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Common 2014 Toyota Avalon problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2014 Toyota Avalon, several common problems have been reported:
- Paint Peeling Off: Owners of the 2011 Avalon have reported issues with paint peeling off the car's roof, which can be costly to fix and affects the car's appearance.
- Complete Loss of Engine Oil with No Warning Light: A significant problem reported by owners of the 2006 Avalon is the complete loss of engine oil without any warning light, which can lead to engine failure if not addressed promptly.
- Transmission Issues: Various Avalon models, including the 2014, have faced transmission problems such as struggling to shift correctly or hesitating when shifting gears, particularly from second to third gear at low speeds.
- Misfiring Engine: Owners of different Avalon models have complained about misfiring engines, causing hesitation and jerking due to faulty ignition coils. Replacing these coils can incur additional costs.
- Air Conditioner Problems: While not as serious as other issues, some Avalon owners have reported problems with the air conditioning system, which can stem from various causes and may require attention from a mechanic.
- Faulty Alternator: Avalon alternator problems have been commonly reported, leading to issues like engine stalling, electrical malfunctions, and unusual sounds. Replacing the alternator can be a costly repair.
- Clock Spring Failure: Clock spring failure can cause the airbag warning light to come on abruptly, affecting the airbag's functionality during a collision. Experts recommend replacing the airbag once it has been deployed to ensure safety.
These problems highlight the importance of thorough inspections and maintenance when considering a 2014 Toyota Avalon purchase to address potential issues and ensure a reliable driving experience.
What is the common problem of Toyota Avalon?
Acceleration Issues
Often thought as the worst Toyota Avalon problem to arise over the years revolves around speed control. Although most reports simply detailed that their Avalon would accelerate out of control at random times, some reports went into more specifics.
Does Toyota Avalon have transmission problems?
Shifting Problems
Their transmission would hesitate when shifting from second to third gear when driving at low speeds. There have also been cases where the transmission would jerk or stay in neutral before kicking into gear due to a faulty throttle position sensor or shift solenoid.
Is Avalon expensive to repair?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Toyota Avalon is $463, compared to an average of $590 for fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
How long does a Toyota Avalon engine last?
A typical Toyota Avalon will last around 200,000 miles, surviving at least 150,000 miles until you, the driver, run into serious troubles. It's a solid choice for a used car and puts up quite a fight against other Toyota manufacturers on the market.
Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?
The 2014 Toyota Avalon earned the highest reliability rating possible from J.D. Power and Associates, besting many of its rivals.
What is the common problem of Toyota Avalon?
Acceleration Issues
Often thought as the worst Toyota Avalon problem to arise over the years revolves around speed control. Although most reports simply detailed that their Avalon would accelerate out of control at random times, some reports went into more specifics.
Is a Toyota Avalon expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Toyota Avalon is $463, compared to an average of $590 for fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Is the Toyota Avalon reliable?
The Toyota Avalon has a good reliability rating and a lower-than-average ownership cost, but has a slightly higher frequency of unscheduled repairs and higher probability of a severe issue. Some owners of the 1995-2016 Toyota Avalon model years often complain about a defective rear window sunshade.
2014 Toyota Avalon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Avalon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Toyota Avalon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Toyota Avalon
The NHTSA has received 94 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Toyota Avalon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Toyota Avalon vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB0EU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I was pulling into a parking spot when my car suddenly accelerated to a very high speed. I traveled over a curb, on some pavement, through some bushes, knocked down a light pole and miraculously came to a stop. My foot was pumping the brakes to no avail. My entire car was damaged but miraculously no one was hurt. Car was towed to a mechanic who confirmed that the car accelerated with him as well. Front, back, underside, roof, tires and frames were all badly damaged.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB6EU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My 2014 Toyota Avalon transmission failed with only 98,000 miles on it. I have always maintained this car flawlessly. I got a check engine light 07/07/23 and immediately had it towed to a certified mechanic. Was told the car needs a transmission replacement.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-10
- VIN: 4T1BK1EBXEU
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH for 20 miles, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was parked and then towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,917.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-27
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB5EU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The rear window retractable sun visor motor/gears have failed. When this happens, it leaves the sun visor in the up position in the rear window at all times. This makes it very, very, hard to see anything out the rear window at night, also pretty hard when it's raining or cloudy out. I understand this has happened to quite a lot of these cars and is a VERY expensive repair cost. I feel this is hazard that Toyota should bear the cost of fixing, because of the sheer amount of vehicles this has happened. Thank you for keeping us all informed and safe from these types of things!
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-15
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB3EU
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Dash board is melting which causes it to get shiny which causes it to reflect onto the windshield. This reflection makes it very difficult to see other vehicles, road lines, and traffic direction sighns.
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-15
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4EU
- Components: STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: The reflective trim on the interior of the vehicle creates pain for the eyes and is so high that it interferes with the ability of the driver to see out the front window.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-22
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB6EU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The passenger side mirror failed. The mirror exploded into the passenger window with a loud sound while driving at 35 mph. No rock found impacting mirror, no bird found at impact point, no dead animal found at impact point. If passenger window had not been up then mirror remains would have entered the car cabin. The mirror has been replaced and is not available for inspection. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center to my knowledge. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of a problem prior to the failure. The problem occurred on March 22nd, 2022 at 10:30 AM eastern time zone approximately.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-02
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB0EU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Multiple warning lights suddenly appeared on the dash while stopped at a traffic signal. (Photo attached) Note: the photo does not show the red "PCS" light which was flashing. I was able to get off the road safely although the brakes did not feel normal. Had the car towed to Capitol Toyota in San Jose the following morning for repair. They diagnosed the problem as a failure in the Master Cylinder Booster Unit and replaced it. Note: the attached invoice misstates the issue as "check engine light" which is incorrect.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-25
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB0EU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My Avalon is trying to kill me. I promise I have done nothing wrong! When going down the highway at 85mph I have had people cut in front of me. When pushing on the brakes to avoid collision, the brakes lock up and do not release for about 5 seconds. Naturally, this is quite unnerving for myself, passengers as cars that scatter around me when the Avalon takes control --- slamming on the brakes --- and wont hand control back until it has caused quite a mess. This has happened three times now and no one can tell me what is wrong. I am told to get a brake job at the Toyota dealership even though the pads still have plenty of life.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB7EU
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL*HE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL CASING FOR THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTABLE SEATS LOOSENED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419) WHO REPLACED THE CASING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB2EU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, LIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FOUR INCIDENTS OF UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE FOURTH INCIDENT RESULTED IN A COLLISION WHEN THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND APPLIED LIGHT PRESSURE ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE IN THE PARKING SPACE AHEAD. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LIA TOYOTA OF ROCKLAND (618 NY-303, BLAUVELT, NY 10913) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND A TEST DRIVE WAS PERFORMED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A THIRD-PARTY TEST DRIVE AND DIAGNOSIS THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-01
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB3EU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FROM THE TIME FRAME OF 2017 TIL THE PRESENT, THE HEADLAMPS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. EACH TIME I REPLACE THEM, THEY WOULD LAST FOR ABOUT 4 TO 6 MONTHS AND THEN THEY WOULD BURN OUT AGAIN. SOMETIMES EITHER ONE WOULD BURN, LEFT OR RIGHT, AND TWICE I'VE HAD BOTH GO OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT IS CAUSING THE HEAD LAMPS TO BURN OUT. I'VE REPLACED THEM EACH TIME, AND IN COUNTING I HAVE REPLACED THEM AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE 2017. THIS IS TOTALLY UNUSUAL COMPARED TO MY OTHER TWO CARS WHERE I'VE NEVER ONCE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS ON THESE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AND OTHER TIMES WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON BEFORE DRIVING. TODAY (MARCH 1, 2021) IS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE DRIVER SIDE LAMP WENT OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-28
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4EU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE TOYOTA AVALON HAS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH THE SUNSHADE IN THE REAR VIEW WINDOW BREAKING AND STAYING IN THE UP POSITION. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A FUNCTION TO KEEP THE SUNSHADE IN THE DOWN/STORED STATE. THIS CREATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP THE CAR AND/OR AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-15
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB2EU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE REAR WINDOW SHADE MUST STAY IN THE UP POSITION OR MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS I PLACED IN REVERSE. THEREFORE, THE SHADE HAS TO STAY IN THE UP POSITION, WHICH MAKES NIGHT DRIVING HAZARDOUS DUE TO LACK OF REAR VISION. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND MANY TOYOTA'S HAVE THIS PROBLEMS FOR MANY YEARS MODELS ACCORDING TO INTERNET. NEEDS A RECALL FOR SAFETY.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-19
- VIN: 4T1BK1EBXEU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUN ROOF. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT LOST THE KEYS FOR THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FRED HAAS TOYOTA COUNTRY, 22435 TX-249, HOUSTON, TX 77070, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,014.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-22
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB7EU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *JS
STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-28
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB7EU
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ALL LEATHER AREAS ARE STICKY AND DIFFICULT TO USE IN THE CABIN. THE DASH, ALL COVERS, SHIFT NOB, CENTER CONSOLE, AND STEERING WHEEL. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHERE EVERYWHERE YOU TOUCH IS STICKY. IT ALSO HAS AN ODOR AND MOLD/MILDEW SMELL. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPAIR.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-17
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BD1EBXEU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ON AUGUST 17, 2018 I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON IL ROUTE 83 AND I ENTERED AN INTERSECTION AT IL ROUTE 83 AND TORRANCE AVENUE AT LYNWOOD, IL ON A GREEN TRAFFIC SIGNAL. A DRIVER WITHOUT A DRIVERS LICENSE WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON TORRANCE AVENUE AND ENTERED THE INTERSECTION ON A RED SIGNAL. I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY CAR BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND MY CAR HIT THE OTHER DRIVERS CAR IN THE SIDE. THE AIRBAGS IN MY CAR DID NOT DEPLOY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-20
- VIN: 4T1BD1EBXEU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REAR HEADLINER TO VEHICLE IS BECOMING DETACHED FROM INTERIOR ROOF. THIS IS APPEARING AT REAR WINDSHIELD AREA WHICH IS COMPROMISING INHIBITING THE VIEW, SAFETY ISSUE. VEHICLE HAS 42,400 MILES BUT OVER A YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS APPEARED IN DECEMBER 2019. SHOULD NOT OF HAPPENED TO A VEHICLE OF THIS AGE/MILES. TOYOTA HAS SAID THIS WILL BE A ONE TIME FIX.SHOULD AN ACCIDENT OCCUR IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW, AN ATTORNEY WILL BE CONTACTED FOR A LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA AS I'VE READ OF OTHER CAR WITH EXACT SAME DEFECT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-13
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB0EU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE 95000 MILES ON MY TOYOTA AVALON LIMITED HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT JUST QUIT - DEAD STOP (VERY DANGEROUS) AND, HAD IT NOT BEEN A HYBRID, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET IT OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. TURNS OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. MY LAST AVALON WENT ALMOST 300,000 MILES ON THE SAME FUEL PUMP. THE PUMP, IN MY OPINION, IS FAULTY BUT OUT OF WARRANTY. TOYOTA IS CHARGING OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT. I TRIED TO GET TOYOTA MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION (DISTRICT MGR.) FROM THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WOULD NOT SUPPLY IT IN ORDER FOR ME TO DRAW ATTENTION TO TOYOTA OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF A KEY COMPONENT OF THE CAR. I CALLED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS, GOT THE SAME RESPONSE AND FELT LIKE THEY COULD CARE LESS THAT THERE MAY BE A DEFICIENCY IN THEIR COMPONENTS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE SEEN ONLINE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS EARLY FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. TOYOTA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM AND THEY NEED TO ISSUE A TSB ON IT AND PERFORM THE WORK AT COST VS MAKING MONEY ON SOMETHING THAT COULD KILL ME AND MY FAMILY MEMBERS. I STILL CAN GET OVER THEIR LACK OF CONCERN.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4EU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I HAVE A REAR SUNSHADE ON THIS 2014 AVALON LIMITED VERSION THAT WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL I DECIDED TO PARK MY CAR OUTSIDE IN THE HOT SUMMER IN HOUSTON. THE AUTOMATIC REAR SUNSHADE STOPPED WORKING AND IS NOW STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. NOW IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR AT NIGHT AS A RESULT OF THE SHADE STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO MANUALLY DISENGAGE THE SHADE. I AM UNABLE TO REVERSE AT NIGHT. VERY INCONVENIENT. PLEASE HELP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-01
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB5EU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PRE COLLOSION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE A COMPUTER IN THE SYSTEM AT A COST OF OVER $1000. WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY OR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-15
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4EU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS). MY VEHICLE IS HAVING THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000. THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED BUT DIDN'T DO ANYTHING MORE THAN ATTEMPT TO RECREATE. THEY DID SAY, THE PROBLEM IS MOST LIKELY THE PCS MISREADING OBJECTS ON THE ROAD, WHICH IS WHAT YOUR RECALL NOTICE STATES. CAN YOU PLEASE INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN THIS RECALL. IT IS DANGEROUS FOR THIS WARNING SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE, FALSELY NOTIFYING OF EMERGENCY WHEN THERE IS NONE. I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ON 5/3/2019 AS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR. WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING I BEGAN HAVING THIS PCS WARNING LIGHT AND BEEPING GOING OFF AND THE BREAK LIGHT COMING ON. THE BREAKING SYSTEM HAS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BEEN ENGAGED BUT I AM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN I DRIVE. AT BEST, IT IS A HUGE DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-28
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB3EU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2014 AVALON HYBRID - AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER SWITCH/MOTOR NEED REPLACEMENT. TOTAL COST $980.00. NOT COVERED UNDER TOYOTA WARRANTY OR ADDITL WARRANTY. SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED THIS IS REAR FOR TOYOTA - BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING , WHEN IT STOPS IT BLOWS OUT HOT AIR.. THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN LIVING IN FLORIDA WITH THE AVERAGE TEMP 99 DEGREES AND UP. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME IN 50+ YEARS REPLACING A BLOWER MOTOR FOR AN AIR CONDITIONER IN MY CAR-I THOUGHT TOYOTA WAS THE BEST OF CARS. I AM VERY MUCH DISAPPOINTED. FRUSTRATED CONSUMER,
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-01
- Crash: 1
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE RUBBER PEDAL COVER ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A 2004 TOYOTA. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED .THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PASSPORT TOYOTA 5001 AUTH WAY, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, MD 20746 (301) 899-6000.THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2014 Toyota Avalon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
- Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
- Consequence: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Negative 2014 Toyota Avalon car reviews
Positive 2014 Toyota Avalon car reviews
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I noticed a few issues with my car that I would like to address. Firstly, the interior, including the door panels and dashboard, tends to squeak quite a bit, which I find to be unacceptable for a car of this type. While it is barely noticeable during the day due to outside ambient noise, it becomes much more noticeable at night and can be quite distracting. Additionally, the suspension is quite soft and doesn't handle bumps very well. While the car is comfortable to ride in, it lacks handling power. I also found that the 9-speaker sound system doesn't sound as good as I expected, and the sound seems to be coming from only one dashboard speaker. Finally, the telescopic steering wheel doesn't pull out far enough, which may be an issue for taller drivers. If you're over 6 feet tall, you may find that your hands are straight.
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I've owned the Avalon Limited for just over a year and I'm very pleased with its performance, comfort, and economy. Although there are a few minor annoyances that all cars have, such as expensive updates to the NAV and slightly more road noise than expected for a car of this class, the high points of this full-size sedan make up for it. The ride is both firm and comfortable, the interior is exceptional in quality, the sound system is of very high quality, and the engine is powerful. The effortless shifting of the transmission is smooth and flawless, and the MPG in a full-size car with 268 HP is unbeatable. I purchased the vehicle used with 8K miles on it at a substantial discount to the sticker price, and I feel I received a great value for a car I'll drive for at least 10 years. The reliability of a Toyota is accurately stated by biased and unbiased authorities alike. Suffice to say, I'm very happy with the purchase and looking forward to driving this car for a long time. *Update: I've now owned the car for 2 years (over 10,000 miles driven) and could not be happier with the purchase. I've experienced no mechanical issues, and the car is as good as the day I brought it home. Great job on the redesign and continued reliability, Toyota! I'd gladly buy it again today! Update: I've now owned the car for 3 years, and my initial review was accurate. The car's interface with the phone/NAV has improved, and the mileage is very good at 28.5. The handling of the vehicle is that of a sports car, and the ride is a bit rough for a luxury car but very quiet and smooth. I'd buy the car again without a thought. Update: I’ve now owned the car for over 4 1/2 years and have nearly 52,000 miles on it. I’m still very happy with the vehicle; it has been extremely reliable with no mechanical breakdowns. There is no rattling or shaking, and everything is still solid. The car performs extremely well.I am delighted to share my experience with the Avalon. In my 35 years of owning cars, this has been the best one yet. The vehicle has only required scheduled preventative maintenance, including tires, and has never had any mechanical issues or breakdowns. The only anomaly I have noticed is that the rear window shade sometimes extends to the up position un-commanded when the car is parked outside in the heat. However, this is a minor issue and does not affect my overall satisfaction with the car. I am eagerly awaiting the 2022 version and considering purchasing it next year. After owning the Avalon for nearly 7 years and driving over 71,000 miles, I am still very happy with my purchase. Although the front of the vehicle has many rock/paint chips, which will require repainting, this is a minor complaint and does not detract from the car's overall performance. I have looked at many Gen 4 Avalon's and found that very few have the same anomaly. In conclusion, I would highly recommend the Avalon to anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable driving experience.
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I really enjoy a quiet car, and the Avalon Limited definitely delivers on that front. It's also incredibly smooth and has a sporty feel to it. One of the things I appreciate about it is that it runs on regular gas.
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I have a 2014 Avalon Limited in Parisian Night Pearl, which rides like a Lexus as I mentioned in my previous review. Now that I've had it for 7 months, I'd like to explain my star ratings for each section. I deducted one star from Performance due to understeer when driving. Comfort lost a star because the front seats show a lot of wear from use, even though I only drive 10k miles a year or less. Interior also lost a star because the silver liner around the cup holders is coming apart and tearing off. Safety lost a star because the car loses traction with tires at 5/32 and still have treadwear on tires, so the car only performs well with new tires, which means new tires every 4 years. This is not good for winter weather or rain. Technology lost 2 stars due to the climate control changing on its own at times when you restart the car. Also, the car cabin air filter has been replaced a lot due to the smell of the HVAC. Toyota has not yet issued a recall on the EVAP System drain, so the smell is not the cabin air filter. Reliability lost a star because the engine had to have the throttle body serviced after the main battery replacement. The car had issues with stalling after the new battery, and then had to have the fuel injectors serviced to help with MPGs. Other than that, there were no major issues, and I will have these services again at 90k miles. Value lost a star because the fuel economy has not met the factory set amounts with all mixed driving and highway. I do recommend service intervals and make sure my car runs like new. The next service is at 62k with an oil change. The reason I got the car at 52k with an oil change.
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I've been the proud owner of a 2014 Avalon Touring for about two years now. Previously, I owned a 2012 Camry SE V6 which was awesome, but I fell in love with the new design of the Avalon in 2013. When I was able to trade it in without being upside down on the Camry, I did. It took a bit of effort to find the right dealer, but I finally made it work. The 2014 Avalon Touring cost me $33K plus tax and tag, which was only a $7K difference from my $26K Camry with all the toys. It was an absolute steal! The ride is much better than the Camry and I love the upscale interior design. It's quick off the line and a great vehicle to drive on the Turn Pike. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and still in love with it after two years. I am considering getting a 2016 Limited, but the price will have to be right for me to give up my 2014 Touring. I typically like to drive a new car every two years or so, but this Touring is a wonderful car. If I can make my deal, I'll trade it in, but if not, I'll wait another year. I've heard that Toyota is redesigning the Avalon in 2017.
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Lawrence Feeney 2025-02-04
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my 2014 Avalon. It was actually my second Avalon, as I previously owned a 2008 model that I was very happy with. I decided to trade it in for the 2014 model because of the great reviews and improvements in body and performance. I always took great care of my car, garage parking it and taking it to the dealer every 5000 miles for service, including an oil change with synthetic oil every 5000 miles instead of 10000 miles. However, after around 4 and a half years, my wife discovered that the headliner was hanging down behind the sunroof. I took it to the dealer and had to pay over $2000 for a new headliner and installation. I'm not sure what caused this issue. The original battery lasted 5 years, and I replaced it in October 2018. After that, we noticed that the battery would be totally dead after taking a trip (using my truck) and letting the car sit in the garage for 7-10 days. I took it to the dealer and had a parasitic drain test done, which showed nothing. When I went out of town for a trip (using my truck), I disconnected the battery to see what would happen, and the battery had a full charge when I returned (100% charge when I left, 90% when I returned). I took the car to Toyota, and they checked out the Toyota 84-month battery and said it was fine. My wife drove the car to the dentist on a Tuesday, and we didn't drive the car for the rest of the week (which was unusual), and the battery was dead (2.7 volts on Sunday morning). I took the car in, and they checked the battery and said it was fine, and the drain test was negative, so that ruled out any problems. I purchased a new Interstate battery on a Monday, drove the car on Tuesday and Wednesday, and it sat in the garage for 3 days, and the new battery was dead on Sunday morning. I contacted the service manager and brought the car in for a week to check. They called me on Friday and informed me that the car started every morning. I left it until the following Tuesday after Labor Day, and the car started (I wonder if starting every day reset something). They explained to me again that the battery will lose power if left sitting and recommended a battery tender. This car is driven pretty much daily, except when I take my truck for vacation to haul things. Thank you for listening to my story!I hope this message finds you well. I understand the importance of having a reliable car, especially when dealing with medical issues. I have been a loyal Toyota owner since October 1976, but recently purchased a new Honda for myself. I paid $44,000 for my new Avalon. Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
Green Klocko 2024-09-29
The 2014 Avalon had an initial sticker price of $38,500. However, its current trade-in value is $20,000. Despite being a loyal Toyota customer and having purchased five Toyota products, I am disappointed with the Avalon's depreciation. After just one year, the car's value had decreased so much that I was unable to trade it in. Additionally, the side assist feature has not worked despite three attempts by the dealer to fix it. While I am dissatisfied with my experience, I remain confident in Toyota's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Dustin Schaden 2024-06-27
Luckily, I only have one more year left on my two-year lease. While my experience with Toyota hasn't been the best, I'm grateful for the time I've had with them. The Entune system was great at first, but recent updates have made it unreliable and almost useless. Bluetooth constantly disconnects and reconnects, which can be frustrating when making calls or streaming music. Text messages also rarely download since the software updates. Navigation can be cumbersome, and the voice recognition search function is not very effective. The touch controls can be activated by mistake if you're not careful, and the climate display can be difficult to read in sunlight. However, the exterior styling is appealing, and the ride and handling are acceptable for my driving style. I appreciate the active backup camera system, but I would like some front sensors as well. The lane change sensors work well, although there is no audible warning like my previous car. Overall, I'm looking forward to exploring other options after my lease is up.
Angelo Kuhic 2024-06-11
My Avalon has been with me for 5 1/2 years and has clocked 88,000 miles. Despite the hard front seats, I have not had any other repairs done to the car. When I encountered a defect in the sunroof, I took it to my Toyota dealer and they confirmed that it was caused by improper installation during manufacturing. The repair cost me $2,000, but I was able to negotiate with Toyota Headquarters and they agreed to pay for 50% of the repairs. The issue was resolved by installing a shim kit that required placing a shim at each weld in the sunroof. Since then, I have not had any further issues with the sunroof. Although the suspension system in this year's car is a little too stiff, the ride is still comfortable on most roads.
Trey Wintheiser 2024-05-23
This Avalon has a design flaw that causes a blinding glare when driving in the sunlight due to the chrome trim around the controls, air conditioner vents, and doors. While I have always been pleased with my previous Toyota vehicles, this issue has been disappointing. I have reached out to Toyota and AutoNation with solutions, but have not yet received any responses. Before making a purchase, I recommend searching the internet for information on the Avalon glare problem. It's something I wish I had known before purchasing.