Toyota Avalon Change Vehicle

"I was unable to change radio stations, Nav didn't work. I couldn't even shut off system. TOyota dealer told me there was a fix. I had to delete my iphone's Bluetooth and disconnect in the car. I had to go thru my "Contacts" and eliminate any characters that would not alph - "&" for example. I then had to turn Bluetooth back on my phone and then connect my phone again in car. That fixed it. This is very strange - but apparently some sort of bug that someone discovered. I am glad they told me - otherwise, I was going to have to put in a new system."

"While driving throughout the day, the electronic display on the dashboard where the navigation/radio is located, the display would act like it was rebooting for no reason. I called in and toyota service indicated that it would take 4 hours to troubleshoot, so I waited until the next full service was due and they said they fixed it with a firmware reinstallation. It hasn't happened since that service time about 2 months ago."

"Unit restarted for no reason while driving. Unit was repaired under warranty by doing a software upgrade that was out in a bulletin."

"Vehicle has had occasions when the audio and visual display simply turned itself off in the middle of a trip, then re-booting itself. The problem was resolved with an upgrade installed by the dealer"

"Amplifier under drivers seat had to be replaced to hear phone conversations. Warranty covered it."

"Trying do play music from iPhone to car speakers is inconsistent and often cuts out before song is done."

"Automatic software download caused unit to not operate correctly"

"Incorrect instructions after driver decision to alter instructions"

"Defective navigation system had to be replaced; poor response time and service"

"Poorly designed. Not easy to use"

"This is all part of the same system issue. Once I went through the "Contacts" and reconnected Bluetooth, the Nav System was operable as well as radio."

"Data base is archaic. Difficult to change destinations when driving. If you accidentally touch the screen after it is set you have to start all over"

"Sun hits the screen making it unreadable, the navigation was wrong and didnt get us to places the map was a 2014 in a 2016 car, updates are 300$"

"It is not broken. But, it is so useless we do not ever use after many tries. We use our phone and/or connect with Bluetooth to car."

"Very poor driving directions. It's so bad I purchased a GPS and never use the GPS that came with the Avalon. Just to many issues to list. The dealer tried to fix and updated the software 3 times with no change. If I had the option to purchase with out the factory GPS I would. I have relatives the own Toyota's and they also have issues. None of them use the GPS that came with the car. They have purchased standalone units or use their cell phones. I have compared directions with several direction apps ( google map/Mapquest/ Yahoo maps) and the Avalon GPS doesn't come close to any of them. I trust these apps and don't trust the Avalon GPS. With all the technology available why can't Toyota get something this simple right."

"The database of locations is archaic. It frequently gives me faulty/poor directions. Usually, I have to stop the car to change/add a location even though that could be done by the passenger without any safety issues. Frequently, it is more of a safety issue to stop the car than to add a new location. The estimated time of arrival is usually off by a significant amount."

"Texting read feature not working"

"After 3 months, the radio stopped working. The "radio" contained the electronics of the entire entertainment system, which included the GPS, Phone bluetooth connection, and APS"

"does not turn on immediately when prompted...replaced radio and problem still persists"

"Occasionally I can't change channels"

"Radio sound is very often interfered with by roadside telephone wires to the extent the radio is not discernible"

"After mandatory software update, system quit working properly."

"No problem experienced"

"All created by the dealership that did the repairs on the heating system. 6 days to fix and its still not right but you have to chose your battles in life and Toyota no longer cares about customer service. We are in the Market for a new Van but it will not be a Toyota"

"There was a rattle around the passenger side door handle that the dealer worked on twice before giving up on the original panel and replaced it with a new panel. That seems to have solved the problem as the new panel is fine. We appreciate the dealer's helpfulness"

"Small rattle in back seat area - hard to locate - haven't taken to deal or yet!"

"While driving there is a rattle in then rear of the car"

"There are rattles in the dash and vents on the driver's side and squeaks on the passenger door panel. Beaverton, Oregon Toyota kept the car for two days and still could not stop the squeaks and rattles"

"squeaks and rattles under dash from one side to the other when vehicle hits little sharp bumps"

"Way too noisy"

"Wind noise is not the proper term but closest to theproblem. There is excessive road noise. It is the noisiest vehicle I have owned since a 56 CHEVROLET"

"actually, it is road noise. I can't remember a car I ever owned being so noisy"

"When driving over 45 MPH there seems to be wind noise coming from the drivers side window."

"From brand new it was very noisy for the top of the line Toyota. The road/tire noise was bad and soundproofing is nonexistent"