2019 Toyota Avalon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Toyota Avalon, 15% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 900 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 bought this car about 5 months ago and everything was fine until a month ago. Every time I'm driving less than 35 MPH I feel a rough down shift is not that bad, but I notice it. It only happens when I'm driving slow, more specifically in the city.Toyota hasn't sent anything regarding this problem. I thought it would go away but it hasn't.”
NHTSA complaint #11309436, filed 2020-02, 20 miles“These issues occur consistently while driving on a local side streets at low speeds, between 0-35 MPH. (1) when executing a stop and go either at a stop light or a stop sign, my 2019 Avalon xle emits a jerking motion before it decides to kick into gear. The jerking can easily be felt inside the vehicle. There are multiple drivers experiencing this jerking . I thought the jerking was occurring while the vehicle was warning up, but jerking occurs at all times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282119, filed 2019-11, 900 miles“When starting the car and proceeding to accelerate the car stalls. There have been several incidents where the car has done this (each time being taken to service at Toyota). One in particular almost being hit by a truck when going from a red light to green light.another one turning out of a parking lot and having to make sure there was absolutely no cars coming my direction in fear of being hit while turning and car stalling. These issues have been too many since I have purchased the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338968, filed 2020-07, 5,233 miles“I bought the car new in 2019. Car was fine for the first 2 years then it started skipping the gear on low speeds, it does not happen all the time but it does seems to jerk while changing gears in low speeds, occusionally. I have taken the car in to Toyota in Green Bay, WI location and I was told they can't duplicate the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11535916, filed 2023-08“The transmission needs to be replaced. My car has 75,146 miles and my check engine light came on while I was driving down the interstate. I took it to the Toyota dealership and they confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. I was told it would cost $8,600. I was looking for any recalls on my car and saw there were multiple lawsuits involving the transmission in my car and other Toyota and Lexus models. The primary lawsuits involve millions of vehicles equipped with the UA80 8-speed automatic transmissions.”
NHTSA complaint #11743610, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 10171406Jan 27, 2020TT: Currently under investigation. Please contact TAS if you have a vehicle that exhibits a leak from the Transmission Side Cover with no signs of damage or other conditions…
- 10169406Nov 4, 2019TT: Some 2018-2020 model year UA80/UB80 transmission equipped models may experience a leak from the Transmission Side Cover. This issue is currently under investigation. Vehicles…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 52 | 14% |
| 2005 | 33 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Avalon
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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