2014 Toyota Avalon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Toyota Avalon, 11% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,625 miles. 1 a fire, 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 the 13th of november until november 22,2017 I have been having problems with starting my car. Two months prior I had just purchased a new battery so when the problem started I had the battery retested twice by two separated companies .the battery was found to be good and charging like it should.the alternator was good but yet the car continued to be jumped twice a day. I took the car back to the dealership it was checked out and we found the battery in the key fob was dead. Got a new battery for the key fob it work for one day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048191, filed 2017-11, 48,909 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to AAA Auto Repair facility and the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase the vehicle mileage was 93,326, and after AAA retrieved the Carfax Report, it was discovered that the mileage was 362,712.”
NHTSA complaint #11683520, filed 2025-08, 362,712 miles“Pre collosion system warning light came on and took the vehicle to the Toyota dealer and was told they needed to replace a computer in the system at a cost of over $1000. Which was not covered by the warranty or my extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11267586, filed 2019-10, 75,637 miles“While traveling in the left lane at highway speed with no other vehicles in the lane in front of us for at least 100-150 feet, the collision avoidance system randomly engaged. This caused the vehicle to brake very hard, which caused us to decelerate rapidly (losing 20-30 MPH in a short distance). The warning beeps that are normally associated with rapidly approaching another vehicle/barrier in front of the vehicle also were sounding, and a warning light came on the instrument panel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760202, filed 2015-08, 13,250 miles“2014 Avalon hybrid - air conditioning blower switch/motor need replacement. Total cost $980.00. Not covered under Toyota warranty or additl warranty. Service technician stated this is rear for Toyota - but did not offer any assistance. The air conditioner works when the car is moving , when it stops it blows out hot air.. This is very uncomfortable when living in florida with the average temp 99 degrees and up. This is my first time in 50+ years replacing a blower motor for an air conditioner in my car-I thought Toyota was the best of cars. I am very much disappointed. Frustrated consumer,”
NHTSA complaint #11228261, filed 2019-06Related service bulletins
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service…
- 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…
- 10207963Jan 28, 2022TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be…
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10179767Aug 12, 2020OBSOLETE NOTICE August 12, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10179723Aug 12, 2020OBSOLETE NOTICE August 12, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10179698Aug 5, 2020TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid…
- 10177773Jun 18, 2020TSB: Some 2004 ? 2020 model year Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan. The condition could…
- 10176284May 1, 2020TT: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable…
- 10169334Nov 18, 2019TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 24% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 25 | 24% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 44 | 13% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 11% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Avalon
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Avalon
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.
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