2014 Toyota Avalon Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon, 17% of its 96 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 8,937 miles. There is no related recall for this area, and one crash was reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 16
- 17% of 96
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 8,937 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Sunroof glass has spontaneously shattered while driving, sometimes with a loud noise, even when the shade was closed.
- Leather seat surfaces show excessive wear, discoloration, or a lump, with some owners reporting the finish wore off even after dealer replacement.
- Headliner near the sunroof has detached and fallen despite repeated dealer repairs using tape.
- Chrome trim around the dashboard and speedometer reflects sunlight into the driver's eyes, described as blinding glare while driving.
- Interior surfaces, including leather, dash covers, and the shift knob, become sticky and develop a musty or moldy odor.
- A sunroof drain tube detached, allowing water to collect inside the trunk after rain.
When 2014 Toyota Avalon body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2014, latest Mar 8, 2023.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Toyota Avalon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Avalon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20102 (5%)
- 201113 (12%)
- 20127 (23%)
- 201326 (19%)
- 201416 (17%)
- 20154 (10%)
- 20163 (13%)
- 20171 (7%)
- 20181 (4%)
- 20192 (3%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20220 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Avalon, which is 17% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota Avalon's Structure & Body issues?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2014 Avalon.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Avalon is 8,937 miles.
- What are the most common complaints in this area?
- Owners most often report sunroof glass shattering, seat leather wearing or discoloring, headliner detachment, and dashboard chrome causing glare.
- Did any of these Structure & Body issues cause a crash?
- NHTSA data shows one crash associated with a Structure & Body complaint for the 2014 Avalon, with no reported fires or injuries.