Component Record

Toyota Avalon 2005 Steering Problems

43 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2005 Toyota Avalon - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V227000Reported May 16, 2005 - 4,855 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,855 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Speed Control72 Power Train34 Engine33 Brakes25 Electrical System18 Vehicle Structure15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.