There are 2 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2004 Toyota Avalonin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
CAR MAKES A VERY, VERY LOUD SCREECHING SOUND WHEN STARTED WITH A/C OR HEATING ON (BUT MORE COMMONLY WITH A/C). THE SOUND WILL SOMETIMES DIE DOWN OR STOP ONCE A/C IS TURNED OFF, BUT NOT ALWAYS. PUDDLES CAN TRIGGER THE SOUND AS WELL. SOUND CAN BE HEARD MAINLY UPON INITAL STARTUP BUT CAN OCCUR AFTER CAR IS IN MOTION.
THE REAR WHEEL FROZE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID 8 FEET UP IN THE AIR ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BRUISES ALL OVER HIS BODY AND RECEIVED 20 STITCHES IN HIS ELBOW . *JB *NM
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026