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2011 Toyota AVALON Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1231335
Internal NHTSA #	10783842
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	AVALON
Model Year	2011
File date	26/09/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car is less than 5 years old. It has an adjustable (in and out) steering wheel column. Upon accepting the car, this was set and had not been changed with myself being the only driver. Twice (once in 2nd yr, once in 4th yr) when turning in an intersection, the steering wheel collapsed. I was able to complete the turn, and then readjust the column and lock it. In this 5th year i took the car in for a safety recall on the audio system, and at the same time asked that a warranty enhancement be done on securing the telescopic adjustment lever - thinking this would correct the problem. However, i was told the telescopic adjustment was for the steering column going up and down (not in and out), and though my car did not need this correction, it was done. I was further told that the collapsing of the steering column (in and out) was due to the steering column being worn out; that is was not covered by the car warranty; and that i would have to pay $997. 04 to have it replaced. I declined thinking this should be covered by the warranty - i have never heard of a steering column wearing out. Since leaving the dealership, 9/24/2015, the steering column has collapsed without warning numerous times, both in turns and when driving straight head and braking. I am extremely concerned as i think this is a major safety problem. The airbag is in the steering wheel, and if it should have to be used, it may collapse the steering wheel instead of protecting the driver! This should be a warranty item. This is definitely a safety item! This is definitely much more serious than the recall for the steering wheel going up and down. Date shown below is approximately the first time of numerous times the steering wheel has collapsed since asking the dealership about the problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	72000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUN CITY WEST, AZ
VIN pattern	4T1BK3DB2BUXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	20
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Toyota AVALON Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Toyota AVALON Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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