CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota Avalon has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 228 complaints with NHTSA, including 36 crashes, 3 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (72 reports).
2005 Toyota Avalon recalls
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2005 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 228 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 72 |
| Steering | 43 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Engine | 7 |
What owners report
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I have been experiencing sponginess in the brakes. the air conditioner stopped working, the temperature gauges stopped working, and the ABS and Brake light are all on in the dash. Reviewing possible fixes according to Toyota Nation Forum online all these symptoms are a result of an ABS Control Module. This part alone costs almost $1500.00 and supposedly is a very common problem with this type of Avalon, Thank you for researching this further.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistan
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was in direct sunlight, and the instrument panel cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
2005 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Avalon: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Equipment:Other:Labels; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (72), Steering (43), Power Train (34).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota Avalon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.