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Toyota AvalonModel year report

2010 Toyota Avalon Problems

Compared with other Toyota Avalon years

Typical for this model

46/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011, 2012

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
46filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,000miles, 35 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Toyota Avalon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2010 Toyota Avalon. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by steering (10) and other or unknown (7). 35 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 319 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Toyota Avalon model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 46 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine (1), Engine cooling (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “My 2010 Toyota Avalon does infact accelerate on it's on when you are approaching a traffic light or stop sign. When you let off the gas and let it coast at about 20mph it will start to accelerate on it's own. I do not in any way believe this is a pedal problem. Your investigators are welcome to drive it. I purchased the car on dec 31st.”

NHTSA complaint #10308138, filed 2010-02, 150 miles

Steering: “The latch on the lower left of the steering column that controls the positioning of the steering wheel constantly comes loose. I discovered that as I was driving on the highway, going straight, and the steering wheel suddenly slid in and down. Almost causing me to loose control with my children in the car. Upon checking with a Avalon fan group, I discovered that this is a issue with almost every single person who owns this body style.”

NHTSA complaint #11330837, filed 2020-06, 69,500 miles

Other or unknown: “1. On three occasions the accelerator pedal was jammed open by factory cloth floor mat. Removed the mat. 2. On multiple recent occasions when the car is started and placed in reverse to back out of a parking space the car will not move even if the accelerator is pressed. Car seems as if the wheels are chocked. Then when car does move it accelerate quickly in reverse. …”

NHTSA complaint #10298556, filed 2010-01, 10,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “2010 Toyota Avalon was taken to dealership (visalia Toyota) for hi-beam bulbs exploding when turned on. Dealer replaced bulbs but this has not solved the problem. The repair per the last visit to the dealership will require the replacement of the whole headlight assembly due to a recurring problem Toyota has had with this lighting system. They have known about this problem yet now state that my car is over the mileage requirement to have the headlight assembly replaced under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10586888, filed 2014-05, 80,415 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 35 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 58,000 miles.

40%0–1014%10–256%25–5020%50–7514%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (35 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Toyota Avalon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Avalon · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Toyota Avalon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Avalon FWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192823$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2010 Toyota Avalon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 319 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 319 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Avalon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20228—0526—Not enough data
2021211,6502525—Rising
2020104,0003526—Not enough data
2019715,116452650 · TypicalFalling
20182410,5002524—Falling
20171417,5152524—Not enough data
20162331,0003524—Rising
20154242,50025240 · FewerFalling
20149613,625452558 · TypicalFalling
201313717,522452567 · MoreFalling
20123033,0004—224 · FewerFalling
201110634,9501—2331 · FewerFalling
20104613,0007—2346 · TypicalFalling
20099147,0107—2364 · TypicalFalling
200834952,0006—2296 · MoreFalling
200724340,6506—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200636045,0007—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200522847,8507—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200420567,8863—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200329382,5002—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200211691,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200113460,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200017383,8372—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19999253,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199817872,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199712599,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996109116,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19958099,5000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Toyota Avalon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2010 Toyota Avalon as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Toyota Avalon is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by steering with 10.

Has the 2010 Toyota Avalon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Toyota Avalon get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Toyota Avalon (Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Toyota Avalon reported?

Among the 35 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 58,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.