YearToAvoid

2009 Toyota Avalon Steering Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Toyota Avalon, 20% of all 91 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 18 Avalon model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 36,500 miles.

Steering complaints
18
20% of 91
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
36,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Toyota Avalon steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2010, latest Sep 20, 2025.

2009 Toyota Avalon steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Dec 2011May 2013Dec 2013Oct 2014Apr 2016Oct 2019Aug 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Sep 2025; peak May 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Toyota Avalon have steering problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Toyota Avalon, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 36,500 miles.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Avalon has the most steering complaints (42), compared with 18 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Toyota Avalon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.