2004 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

24Steering complaints

11.7%Of all 205 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS122 · 59.5%

STEERING24 · 11.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23 · 11.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 4.9%

SEAT BELTS7 · 3.4%

Share of the 205 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Toyota Avalon overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS JUST COMING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY DRIVING FROM 75 MPH, DOWN TO 35 GETTING OFF THE RAMP. AS I EXITED ONTO THE RAMP I…”NHTSA complaint 10758890 — filed 08/24/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10717002 — filed 05/18/2015

“2004 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR POWER STEERING AND WHEEL HUB REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED STEERING FAILURE, TWO YEARS PRIOR TO…”NHTSA complaint 10492661 — filed 01/15/2013

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Avalon have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Toyota Avalon: 24 of 205 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Toyota Avalon have in total?

205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.