2004 Toyota Avalon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving any speed, the vehicle jerked forward. This caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and shut off/restart the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108850, filed 2005-01, 87,000 miles“The rear wheel froze while driving at 45 MPH. This caused the vehicle to skid 8 feet up in the air on dry pavement. The consumer sustained bruises all over his body and received 20 stitches in his elbow .”
NHTSA complaint #10074270, filed 2004-07, 8,000 miles“Car makes a very, very loud screeching sound when started with A/C or heating on (but more commonly with A/C). The sound will sometimes die down or stop once A/C is turned off, but not always. Puddles can trigger the sound as well. Sound can be heard mainly upon inital startup but can occur after car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11402624, filed 2021-03“2004 Toyota Avalon. Consumer requests reimbursement for power steering and wheel hub repairs. The consumer stated she experienced steering failure, two years prior to the recall. The consumer went to a local mechanic, because the Toyota dealership was too far to drive to for the repair. Upon submitting all the required proof, Toyota refused reimbursement stating the repair she paid for was not the reason for the recall. Therefore, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the correct repair, which she felt had already been done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492661, filed 2013-01Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 52 | 14% |
| 2005 | 33 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Avalon
127 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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