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2013 Toyota Avalon Brakes Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
9%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, 9% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 4 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.

“Since 2016 the brakes have been very soft and sometimes when depressing the brake it goes far enough that my foot hits the gas pedal. I have told the dealership and they said they check the brakes and they are ok but to this day they are still soft and this could cause a potential problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11301089, filed 2020-01, 39,000 miles

“I was attempting to park my car by backing into the parking space. As I was going forward to position the car before backing up into the space, my car suddenly accelerated and I had to quickly step on the brakes before it slammed into a tree. Even normal everyday driving I have noticed that there is a surge forward while applying the accelerator. I am really concerned because I do a lot of highway driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11112079, filed 2018-07, 82,300 miles

“I stopped at traffic light and had my foot on the brake but felt the car accelerate and start to go forward. I put the car in neutral with my foot still on the brake. When I tried to return to drive the car jumped a foot.I still had my foot pressed down on the brake. I went back to neutral. By that time the light changed and I went to drive and the car was back to normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10563472, filed 2014-02, 850 miles

“My vehicle while holding the brake (stationary) at a stop sigh, the vehicle accelerated and hit the back of the car in front.. For 5 days it worked and the following wednesday it accelerated again ( in motion) while parking in the handicap space at idle speed and brakes. Toyota motor north america, inc. Sent me a letter that stated that they could not find any problem with the vehicle. Their inspector called me and told me the car worked great and the master warning signal was not flashing nor buzzing and he would send me a copy of the computer print out but it was never sent. …”

NHTSA complaint #11256270, filed 2019-09, 108,421 miles

“Traveling at approximately 65mph in heavy traffic, sudden braking in front of me required quick braking. When I pressed the brake pedal, no brakes activated and the car actually seemed to increase speed. I then applied heavy pressure on the pedal which caused the tires to screech/slide before the ABS activated. The sudden braking incident caused me to fear not only being rear ended, but also, ramming the vehicle in front of me. Very unsettling and I now have much less confidence in Toyota's top of the line sedan. …”

NHTSA complaint #10583238, filed 2014-04, 24,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022113%
2021210%
2020110%
201968%
201828%
201717%
201629%
20151126%
201477%
2013129%
2012310%
201188%
201012%
20091011%
200872%
20072510%
2006288%
20052511%
200473%
2003155%
20021513%
20011410%
20002213%
199967%
1998137%
1997119%
19961211%
19951114%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Avalon

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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