2008 Toyota Avalon Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My laser cruise control became unreliable toward the end of 2013. I had used it on a daily basis for over 5 years and am very familiar with the way it should perform. When tracking a vehicle directly ahead of me on a straight and level road, the laser control should maintain a safe distance and a speed that is essentially identical to the lead vehicle. This has not been the case for the past 7 months. My car would often continue to maintain a speed that was faster than the lead car,as it was safely slowing down, and come so close that I would have to jam on my breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609290, filed 2014-07, 54,000 miles“2008 Toyota Avalon brake override. I just had all my Avalon recall fixes placed on my car, and the brake override fix does not work. I check my brake override to see how it operated before the fix, and after going to the dealership to get the repairs it still does the same thing. When the gas pedal is pressed, and speed is around 45mph step on the brakes while continuing to press on the gas, and you can hear the engine still trying to accelerate. The service advisor told me on the phone before going there that the brakes would override the gas pedal when the brake pedal is pressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317939, filed 2010-03, 257,773 miles“2008 Toyota Avalon was recalled to replace a gas pedal. The car was taken in to the Toyota dealer for the said repair. It took 4 hours. A few days later the car was in reverse and was slowly backing out of a residential carport when it accelerated on its own and the car did about 3 loops around the garage area of the home causing damage to the car, benches, tree, bushes, lamp post, etc. This happened after the recalled defect was repaired. Owner of vehicle put in claim to her own insurance company, put in a call to the 800 Toyota number and had car towed to where she purchased the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315232, filed 2010-03, 5,000 miles“This is not a complaint but some information regarding the Toyota recall. I got a 2008 Toyota Avalon in october of 2007. When selecting options for my car, I asked for floormats which were clearly shown in the Avalon's promotional material. When the Avalon came (oct 2007) it did not have the requested floor mats. I asked the dealer about this and he simply said they were not available. I pointed out that they were in the Avalon booklet and he again said they were not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312047, filed 2010-02“2008 Toyota Avalon - computer defect - cruise control is erratic sometimes working ok other times engaged & not working - suddenly speeds up, error code e2. Auto does not slow down properly. Reported to dealer w/no problem found in 2009. 12/14/09 car dead, dash lights indicate check engine, control system failure, brake, battery failure , towed to dealer. Parts 10 amp etcs fuse/i7.5 amp -dome fuse/7.5 amp and am2 fuse. (op code-190011 combo a t1/71 t2/99. 1 #00544-24f60-575 truestart battery) labor $92. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10306630, filed 2010-02Related recalls
- 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2007–2010, Scion TC 2005–2010, Toyota Camry 2005–2010 +18 more
- 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2005–2010, Sienna 2004–2011, Camry 2005–2011 +17 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10220174May 26, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10211828Apr 28, 2022DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that…
- 10211827Apr 28, 2022TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for…
- 10211826Apr 28, 2022CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart
- 10210376Mar 9, 2022OBSOLETE NOTICE Month 09, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0014-22.
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10201400Jul 26, 2021TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
209 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology