2011 Toyota Avalon Engine problems

control are sometimes on when this happens, but not always; and the fact that these lights are lit does not predict this event happening.I think there might be a sensor in the engine that is faulty.

highway 15. We where only 2 miles away from the toyota dealership in victorville and they found that the steering column was faulty and replaced column assy, steering and boldt steering lock. Plus po500 trans speed sensor poss loose connections cleaned and tightened connections at speed sennsor. The dealership stated it showes a defect on the computer showing the steering column has a defect. Why isn't there a recall concerning the above this is very dangerous problem which could take a lot of innocent lifes. Thanks [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) *js

noise and one of the engine under-covers skidded from under the car and went in a ditch. I had that panel replaced about a month later (march 6, 2013). On july 13, 2013 the left under-engine cover started dragging on the road and I had to pull off, fortunately having a tool that I could remove the one remaining fastener to remove the panel. At the same time I noted that several of the fasteners on the right side panel were also missing entirely or loose. These panels are light weight plastic and are not likely to damage any other car that would run into them. However, it they fly out from under the car they may cause the following driver or an on-coming vehicle in the opposite direction to swerve to avoid it and precipitate an accident. Although the original equipment panels and fasteners lasted for about 36,000 miles the fastening system is subject to abuse. For example, the curbs in my city are about the same height as the clearance of the front skirt of the car so the fasteners may be subject to abuse and could be expected to fail due to this sort of unintended abuse. The same sort of thing may happen in wither when chunks of snow or ice may scrape that area. So, I think there is a design issue with them being secure over the life of the car. *Tr

stop then applied the brake and shifted into park. Suddenly,the motor raced and the car bolted forward. It jumped a 6" curb over paving stones, which were thrown about and smashed a wooden fence. A 4" steel column which backs up the fence stopped the car. Luckily no one was injured. The police were called and the auto was towed to the dealership. The damage to the vehicle is $3257.00. Photos are available. The manufacturer claims there is nothing wrong with the car. We say after only a 5 mile road test this is not enough for a car that was driven 3,733 miles and had two incidents. My wife and i, will never drive this car again. We value our lives and that of others that could become victims of another incident. *Tr