2011 Toyota Avalon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Toyota Avalon, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.
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.
“I was entering interstate highway 80 from an on ramp when there was a loud noise, followed by wind noise and within a short time a snapping type of noise followed by quiet. I stopped an on inspection found that the left-side plastic under-engine cover had fallen off. Within a few days the right side panel started dragging on the road and had to be removed. I had both replaced about a month later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532017, filed 2013-07, 36,000 miles“My drivers door lost a nut on the top bolt of the door closing mechanism. The door began to click when opened and closed. Within a week the bottom nut of the same door closing mechanism began to pull through the metal. Toyota dealership refused to repair it and sent me to a body shop. The body shop manager told me he had seen this same issue lately on a lot of toyotas. I had to pay for my repairs when it was caused by normal door opening and closing. No excessive use or incident such as wind was involved I have owned this car since it was new. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695185, filed 2015-03, 37,000 miles“I have a 2011 Toyota Avalon limited with a power rear sunscreen. The control buttons for the sunscreen are positioned adjacent to the trunk release switch on the dashboard located near the left knee of the driver which is hidden by the steering column. While driving I inadvertently pushed the trunk release button instead of the sunscreen button and the trunk popped open. I would think that the trunk release button should either be away from the power sunscreen switch or non operational while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10435458, filed 2011-11, 700 miles“The rear power sunshade control is next to the trunk button. I accidentally pushed the wrong button while driving and opened the trunk..the trunk button should have a safety switch which doesn't allow the truck to be opened while the car is in drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10443916, filed 2012-01, 250 miles“My paint is peeling off my car already had one area fixed on it & now more is peeling on the roof. This is ridiculous I'm still paying on this car & this looks hideous 🤬 Toyota needs to do some recalls sooner then later.”
NHTSA complaint #11282554, filed 2019-11Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 13% |
| 2013 | 25 | 18% |
| 2012 | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 | 23 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Avalon
31 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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