2007 Toyota Avalon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Avalon. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (85), Structure (30), Service Brakes (25).
Key takeaways
- 243 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 35 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 | 35% |
| Structure | 30 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 10% |
| Power Train | 23 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 8% |
| Engine | 19 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 7% |
| Steering | 16 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 5% |
| Equipment | 11 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 4% |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-07-19
Immediately upon making a low-speed contact of my back bumper with a pole, the engine revved loudly. I attempted to go from reverse to drive to get some clearance from the pole. I then immediately attempted to put the car in park so I could get out and observe any damage. Immediately, the car accelerated extremely sudd...
Steering - filed 2025-08-20
I was driving my 2007 Toyota Avalon returning home from work and was driving on a local road at approximately 25 MPH and turning my vehicle towards right on a curved road and the steering wheel seized and car veered and jumped the curb causing the passenger side bottom of car protection plastic guard clips damaged. No...
Electrical System - filed 2025-07-14
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was low. The contact became aware that transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The...
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More for the 2007 Toyota Avalon
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.