YearToAvoid

2005 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Toyota Avalon, 18% of all 228 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 18 Avalon model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 49,000 miles.

Steering complaints
42
18% of 228
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
49,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Toyota Avalon steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2005, latest Nov 19, 2018.

2005 Toyota Avalon steering complaints: complaints filed per month6Jul 2005Jun 2007Jan 2009Nov 2009Jun 2010Feb 2012Feb 2014Nov 2018
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Nov 2018; peak Feb 2010 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Toyota Avalon

  1. NHTSA 05V227000May 16, 2005Steering4,855 vehicles

    Steering:column

    On certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may come off from the shaft, and could result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

    Risk: Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering yoke and shaft weld condition, and replace the steering column assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Steering complaints by Avalon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200542 (18%)
  2. 200635 (10%)
  3. 200716 (7%)
  4. 200817 (5%)
  5. 200918 (20%)
  6. 201010 (22%)
  7. 201131 (29%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20132 (1%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 20151 (2%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20184 (17%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20201 (10%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Avalon have steering problems?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Toyota Avalon, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Avalon has the most steering complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Toyota Avalon?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Avalon concerns the steering: 05V227000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.