2008 Toyota Avalon structure problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Toyota Avalon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. The contact noticed that the dashboard was cracking and melting. The vehicle was taken to elk grove toyota (9640 w stockton blvd, elk grove, ca 95757, (916) 405-8000) where the general manager observed the dashboard, but could not determine the cause of…”
filed Sep 12, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and melting. The contact stated that the image of the dashboard was reflected on the front windshield. The contact stated that it was difficult to see oncoming vehicles or pedestrians due to the reflection…”
filed Sep 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2024
Structure problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Avalon | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Avalon | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 Avalon | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 Avalon | 12 | 13% |
| 2013 Avalon | 25 | 18% |
| 2012 Avalon | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 Avalon | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Avalon | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Avalon | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 Avalon | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.