Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% | 15,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% | 39,000 miles |
| 2014 | 12 | 13% | 9,000 miles |
| 2013 | 25 | 18% | 1,000 miles |
| 2012 | 6 | 20% | 17,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% | 36,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% | 81,000 miles |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% | 67,000 miles |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% | 58,000 miles |
| 2006 | 23 | 6% | 53,000 miles |
| 2005 | 15 | 7% | 77,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% | 69,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% | 123,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% | 122,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% | 40,000 miles |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% | 278,000 miles |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% | 184,000 miles |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% | 70,000 miles |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% | 240,000 miles |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% | 39,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
On October 1, 2018, at 8:25 a.m.I was pulling into a parking space at work in my 2016 Avalon (12,141 miles). I was 'riding the brake' to pull all the way into the parking space. The car took off into landscape, crossed a road and went down a hill. I hit the parking lot and was knocked to my side. The car went back up the hill and crossed the road again, went through more landscape, bushes, etc. Back into the road again and stopped.there was over 11,000 damage to my car and I hurt my back and neck. Toyota examined the black box and said the gas pedal was being strongly depressed with no braking. That is impossible because after I hit the parking lot after coming down the embankment, my foot flew off the brake and was on nothing as I was all the way on my right side. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Avalon. While the vehicle was stopped at an intersection, a loud boom noise was heard and the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun roof failed and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The body of the car, clunks when making a right or left turn while leaving the road and entering a slightly raised or lowered entry. A very clear clunk sound occcurs emanating from the overhead, just behind the driver's seat. It doesn't happen every time, but is increasing in frequency. I don't know if this is or will be a safety risk. This has not been witnessed or confirmed by Toyota and cannot be verified by inspection because it is inaccessible, behind the overhead. It first occurred and was reported around the 50,000mi servicing.
2015 Toyota Avalon. Consumer writes in regards to ignition and deck lid issue. The consumer stated the vehicle would start with no occupant assistance and the rear deck lid would open while driving. Also, the vehicle's starter was rough, hesitated, shuttered, or the vehicle would not start without 2 or 3 attempts.
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.
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 [phone].the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 79,900. The VIN was not available.
I recently took my car in for maintenance and I was offered a complimentary car wash. 1 week after the wash, I noticed there were cloth fibers stuck between the rear side body panels. When i pulled them out, there was evidence of rust and corrosion right underneath. I suspected the cloth fibers were from the dealership's car wash so i contacted them. They confirmed the fibers are from their machine but claimed the rust is caused by a pre-existing problem (there is a small gap between the side body that was noted in the pre-inspections), when asked if the rust was noted during pre-inspections as well, they refused to answer my question. There was no evidence of rust or corrosion on the car before this incident and there are other fibers stuck in the side body panels as well which i haven't taken out yet. …
Water is filling up in my trunk not sure how it is getting in . Have noticed a lil water stains along back top of lining. I started smelling a stail water smell when I found a puddle of water under my spare tire . Im extremely worried with winter coming again . Not to mention there is a battery locate in truck as well. So I feel completely unsafe. I have recently had noticed hybrid battery going from high to low then all of sudden died. Had to purchase a new battery. Please is this normal?someone help before it rains again and something terrible happens
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Avalon years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (30), 2013 (25), 2006 (23), 2008 (22) and 2005 (15) model years. Body complaints make up 12% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Toyota Avalon body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 01V-072 (frame and members, Mar 5, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Avalon body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles; 55% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (83 mentions), followed by the body › door (11).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.