2010 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems

“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.”

“My power steering return hose/tube had to be replaced. Toyota did reimburse the amount of the part since they said it was a manufacturing defect, but I had to pay for the labor. They said the tube was too close to the engine. The official charges are below. Power steering return hose/tube. R&r 08/10 upper tube sub-assy, re q/s p/s fluid $107.85 labor $130.35.”

“The steering wheel on my 2010 Avalon collapses while driving. I have an adjustable telescope steering wheel that adjusts forward and backwards. It is controlled by a lever under the steering wheel which locks it into place. The lever will suddenly release without being touched, causing the steering wheel to collapse. This has happened on at least three occasions.”

“Driving on rt 81s in virginia when the telescoping steering column lock came unlocked. When I applied the brakes the steering wheel collapsed toward the dash. Since then it has happened multiple times. Seems to simply vibrate loose from traveling on bumpy roads. Took it back to dealer but they said they drove it 7 miles and it didn't fail so they couldn't do anything. Since then, it has come unlocked 2 times in 264 miles. As long as I check it every time I start the car, and anytime I drive more than 100 miles, it's safe but this is not a good situation. …”

“The steering comun in-and-out adjustment control lever does not lock into position causing the steering wheel column unexpected free movement when the car is movingi”