Front dashboard is cracking and is still continuing. I've never had a vehicle do this. I've had a 97 black Toyota Camry up until a couple of years, and dash was perfect. My Avalon is garaged parked and garaged parked at work. I'm afraid is going to effect the air bags, etc. And come out unexpectedly. I've attached photos. It's been a slow process which started a couple of years after I first purchased the car.

- Senoia, GA, USA

The dashboard gets sticky on sunny days and the surface becomes shiney which then reflects off the windshield. The reflection (on the windshield) significantly obstructs drivers view of oncoming traffic or pedestrians on sunny days. Driver is blinded or it is impossible to see through the reflection. This is a dangerous condition and a significant safety issue for the car owner and the public (accident can affect other vehicles, property, or pedestrians) that needs addressed as a permanent solution by Toyota corporation for all affected vehicles on the road. The vehicles are in motion and stationary when this occurs. Any recall should be extended by Toyota to all vehicles having this condition that are currently driven and not limited to any arbitrary date of coverage. Dashboard replacement by Toyota corporation is currently known to be the only solution

- Granville, OH, USA

Dashboard is cracking all over and its not from heat I called Toyota and they said I missed recall by 17 days? never got a notice, mu concern besides cosmetics it is a safety issue as the vinyl over air bag area will become bits of sharp vinyl schrapnel if deployed. They know its a problem and trying to avoid a safety recall by calling it exrended warranty recall.

- Rogers, TX, USA

20008 Toyota Avalon. 72, 354 miles. Last year the rear sunscreen started deploying on it's own and would not retract even when the car was put in reverse. This greatly restricts visiblity during the day and makes it impossible to see out the rear window at night. I checked on line and this seems to be problem that more than one person has had.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Sticky dashboard with glare that affects driving vision in bright sunlight or night driving facing on coming vehicles.

- Brenham, TX, USA

When coming back from a short trip I noticed that the right side low beam headlamp was out. Then one day the light was on again then the next it is out. Now it rarely comes on so I.called my Toyota dealer and they said it would be at least $200 for new low beam light bulb. I then took it to a reputable repair shop and they said that the bulb was not bad but the ballast was bad. They showed me a list of complaints from on line and they said there was a recall for that problem. Toyota says there is no recall. If this is such a common and expensive problem there should be a recall. I researched several web sites and there are numerous complaints about headlight problems on the 2008 Avalon. Some problems exactly like mine others a little different but all are about malfunctioning headlights.

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

Warranty enhancement notification -ZE6 repairs related to cracked dash board. Toyota sent letter in December,2014 indicating parts for the replacement would be available by late spring. I've made two calls and was basically told to wait for another letter but was provided no input regarding a possible date. I have a feeling they hope the problem will disappear. What can I do to get satisfaction? updated 10/06/15 updated 11/13/2017

- Bonita Springs, FL, USA

Rear window sunscreen activates spontaneously and without driver activation and will not return to the down position by use of dashboard switch. When this occurs at night visibility through rear window is extremely diminished and hazardous.

- Savannah, GA, USA

The starter button will not work about 1 out of every 50 tries. This is a no key ignition car. This condition started at about 20,000 miles. Doesn't respond to procedure in car's hand book. Toyota dealer says nothing wrong with car. Toyota dealer in redlands California.

- Banning, CA, USA

2008 Toyota Avalon. Consumer writes regarding concerns with accelerator isseus

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

I was driving my car to the local post office to deposit mail in an outside mailbox/receptacle. The location of the mailbox was in a parking lot with a drive through. I was traveling 5-10 miles an hour. As I approached the mailbox preparing to deposit the mail, the car "revved" up and I felt or experienced a surge in which I overshot the mailbox by 8-10 feet. I applied extra pressure to the brake. Then, I felt the engine slow down to normal. At that point, I had control of the car. I had to back the car up to get to the mailbox I was frightened wondering what could have caused this to happen. I was not as willing to drive my car after this occurrence as I could not be sure that the surge would not occur again. Not knowing what to do, I lessened the time I drove the car.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Consumer has a 2008 Toyota Avalon and concerned about the sudden acceleration problem with Toyota. The consumer was trying to decide if she should return or replace the vehicle.

- University Center, MI, USA