2008 TOYOTA AVALON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 TOYOTA AVALON has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety labels and seat heater components as reflected in the recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including vehicle speed control pedals, tire labeling compliance, and front seat heater wiring. The recalls involve large numbers of vehicles and address potential safety hazards through dealer service or owner notifications.
Recalls- Accelerator pedal. Recall 10V017000 affects 2,230,661 vehicles. The friction lever on the accelerator pedal can become smooth and sticky when condensation occurs, causing the pedal to be hard to depress or slow to return, possibly getting stuck partially depressed. This increases crash risk. Dealers will install a reinforcement bar to fix the issue free of charge.
- Load capacity labels (Gulf States). Recall 10V035000 covers 271,417 vehicles sold without required tire load capacity labels. This fails to meet federal safety standards, potentially causing improper tire loading. Dealers will mail corrected labels or install them for free and update owner manuals.
- Load capacity labels (Southeast). Recall 10V036000 includes 153,418 vehicles missing tire load capacity modification labels. Without correct labels, drivers may overload their vehicles increasing crash risk. Dealers will send corrected labels or install them free of charge.
- Seat heater wiring damage (2014 recall). Recall 14V743000 affects 3,233 vehicles. Compression of seat cushions may damage seat heater wiring, which could short and cause a burn risk. Dealers will disconnect affected heaters and refund seat heater accessory costs.
- Seat heater wiring damage (2016 recall). Recall 16V396000 involves 7,749 vehicles with aftermarket copper strand seat heaters. Seat cushion compression may damage wiring causing a short circuit and fire risk. Dealers will disconnect heaters and refund the accessory purchase price free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety issues may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2008 TOYOTA AVALON Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
2666478
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 TOYOTA AVALON
7749 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2008 TOYOTA AVALON
3233 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
2008 TOYOTA AVALON
271417 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
2008 TOYOTA AVALON
2230661 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 TOYOTA AVALON
153418 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.