YearToAvoid

2008 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Toyota Avalon, 5% of all 349 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 18 Avalon model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 25,000 miles.

Steering complaints
17
5% of 349
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Avalon steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2010, latest Jan 1, 2023.

2008 Toyota Avalon steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Jul 2010May 2011Jul 2012Feb 2013Oct 2016Apr 2019Jan 2023
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jan 2023; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Toyota Avalon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 2008 Toyota Avalon have steering problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Toyota Avalon, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Avalon has the most steering complaints (42), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Toyota Avalon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Avalon is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.