2014 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,917miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Toyota Avalon, 6% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,917 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.
“My car has been on a manufacturer recall since november 3, 2015. Manufacturer recall number fov NHTSA recall number 15v728 recall status : recall incomplete in certain driving situations, the optional pre-collision system (pcs) could interpret a steel road joint or steel plate in the road surface as an obstacle or vehicle in the path of travel and activate. When the system activates, my vehicle's brakes are applied automatically. The system activates brake assist mode, and my front seatbelts may tighten. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098719, filed 2018-05, 114,650 miles“Heard rattling noise in steering wheel when making left or right turns. I removed the 2 plastic covers on each side of the steering wheel and then continued to drive in hopes that whatever was loose and rattling would fall out. After about a week of driving, a small aluminum fastener (screw) fell out of the steering apparatus. Approximately 3 weeks later, noticed the same rattling noise that's occurring when turning the steering wheel. Suspect another fastener is loose inside the steering wheel assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959717, filed 2017-03, 46,000 miles“On 23 feb 2016 the steering locked while making a left turn and again on 12 april 2016. On 4 may 2016 the steering locked while trying to turn right......updated 05-12/16”
NHTSA complaint #10863126, filed 2016-05, 120,127 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH for 20 miles, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was parked and then towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,917.”
NHTSA complaint #11518025, filed 2023-04, 96,917 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10676640, filed 2015-01, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 31 | 29% |
| 2010 | 10 | 22% |
| 2009 | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 | 42 | 18% |
| 2004 | 28 | 14% |
| 2003 | 19 | 6% |
| 2002 | 18 | 16% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 34 | 20% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 40 | 32% |
| 1996 | 10 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Avalon
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology