In-car Electronics
CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.
What Owners Say
"There is no cd player. They've removed it from their entertainment package. And I love listening to cd's. It's strictly bluetooth for pandora or spotify, which is a pain in the ass. Or I had to purchase Sirius, which is a dreadful company to deal with. They have Apple something, but I have an android phone. Besides, I don't want to run all this stuff through my phone. I even purchased a portable cd player for the car, but the dashboard design doesn't have any space for anything except a cup of coffee. They made a car that old farts like me like to buy, but designed it for 20somethings who don't buy them."
Stephen T., RI (2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)"The display screen freezes, none of the systems, radio, nav.,etc. just stop but will return once the car is re-started. Toyota could not fix the problem because it won't stay broken. Sounds like a computer problem to me. I have to take it back to the dealer the next time if fails for them to try to fix again."
Anonymous, (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"Everything failed connected to the entertainment/nav system system"
Anonymous, (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"Performing ANY of these functions requires you to take your eyes off the road. SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNLESS PARKED IN A SAFE AREA!"
Anonymous, PA (2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)"Trans hesitates in normal mode on take off. It then kicks in after a short delay. No excuse for this in a 40K+ car. Navy System is about useless, as was 2017 system. It picks obtuse, inconvenient routes to local and other destinations. It consistently over estimates travel time, correcting it when it doesn't matter. Smart phone does much better, quicker job."
Anonymous, MA (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"The system would not pair with my smart phone so I have never been able to use the navigation system. There is NO CD player in the car. The in-dash screen functions are a waste of money & space in the vehicle. The car has NOT lived up to your recommendations. I have been very disappointed with the electronics & gas mileage, not to mention the car was not designed to be comfortable for a woman. I will not lease or buy another Toyota notwithstanding it is a beautiful automobile."
Anonymous, AZ (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited Unsure)"This tells us the worst directions taking us way out of our way. The first time we used it, it took us 40 miles farther than it should. It continues to function that way so we can’t use it at all. I use my free MapQuest app on my phone that gives good directions."
Anonymous, VA (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"The GPS software is outdated by at least 2-3 years. I reported it to my Toyota dealer but got no response. I then took it in for service and they said it's the latest version they have. I'm very disappointed; my Garmin updates every year for nothing; this Toyota software is severely outdated and they will eventually be charging hundreds of dollars to update the software."
Anonymous, MA (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"Inadequate training instructions"
Thomas C., WI (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"The GPS in the Avalon is very poorly made. you have to have your cell phone plugged into it to have moving directions. This makes it a night mare to lean to use."
Edward W., FL (2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)"phone-car system too complex"
Anonymous, NY (2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)"dealer was unable to connect others were able"
Thomas C., WI (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"HD radio is useless in rural areas. Needs to be disabled to avoid strange performance of audio. The same for surround sound; does not belong in a moving vehicle! Needs to be disabled at every restart of engine! USELESS!"
Anonymous, PA (2019 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)"Radio won't work properly. Won't come on when car starts. May or may not come on in about 20 minutes, but only comes on for a few seconds then goes off again. Dealership tried to install update and update would not take. Dealership waiting to hear from Toyota on what to do next. Have been waiting for 2 weeks so far with no response."
Anonymous, FL (2019 Toyota Avalon 3.5-L V6)"Took the car 3 times to the dealer since, the radio displayed to keep updating the software. After troubleshooting, Toyota headquarters, had a fix"
Anonymous, MA (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"Patches to the Entune 3.0 system would download, install, but wouldn't stick. So at least once a day I would be asked by the system to download and install the same update."
Jeremy F., MA (2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)"There have been numerous problems with the warning systems that required software updates. Lots of warnings that required us to contact the dealer and also said the warning systems were not functioning. The acceleration on the car is sluggish and often feels unsafe. Toyota says it is because of the new transmission in this model. It sputters and feels like you would not be able to get out the way of another car if you had to accelerate quickly. I don't feel like I can depend on this car to get me out of a tight spot if I needed quick acceleration."
Anonymous, IL (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited Unsure)"I received a letter from Toyota stating there was a Safety Recall on my new 2019 Toyota Avalon / stating SRS Warning Light / Master Warning Light / Multi-Information Display Message may not illuminate or remains illuminated / I brought my Avalon into the dealer and they fixed it in 1 hour."
Robert N., (2019 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.5-L V6)"Passenger side front speaker failed and sounded horrible. Dealer replaced under warranty"
Anonymous, NC (2019 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)"There are too many controls on the steering wheel and the buttons are the same color as the steering wheel. Therefore, all buttons are too small. Main problem is with Cruise Control. If you don't set the speed immediately after turning the system on, the system turns itself off. Then when you push the SET button and take your foot off the accelerator, the car slows down and you have to start the process all over again. Maddening for the driver and those cars behind him."
Anonymous, FL (2019 Toyota Avalon 3.5-L V6)"I had the problem twice. The vehicle was not hearing voice commands. In both cases the system was reset. The second failure occurred about one month after the first. It has since been about four months with no recurrence."
Anonymous, TX (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)"Voice recognition is terrible, even after several rounds of training. For example, I say, Directions to Portland International Airport. and it responds with, I found three KFCs near you."
Laer H., OR (2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"I tell it to change Sirius radio station and it sometimes says it can’t do that while I’m in the car. What?! I then have to take my eyes off the road to navigate the several screens it takes to change it myself. I think touch screens in a car are as bad as texting!"
Anonymous, VA (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)
"The screen does not allow for sunlight. It gets dark & I cannot see what is behind me. The camera is not reliable. Rain & bright lights (from the car itself) blurs the picture. The warning system doesn't always recognize pedestrians. The camera doesn't cover a wide enough range. I have almost backed into another vehicle many times. It would be better not to have the system so I don't expect to depend on it at all."
Anonymous, AZ (2019 Toyota Avalon Limited Unsure)