Apparently, the plastic cover over the 12-volt outlet in the console cubby hole of our 2013 Toyota Avalon can snag on the underside of the cubby hole sliding door, preventing the door from sliding open.

Solution?  According to the specialist at Bill Penney Toyota service department: “just leave the sliding door open.”

Yeah, that’s a great workaround on a >$40k car.  I’ll use duct tape and chicken wire next! 🙂

There’s already trim coming loose that has to be replaced and an intermittent powered rear window shade issue with this car in the first few months of ownership.

Otherwise, it’s a near-luxury ride so far.