210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
252000 mi US $500 |
Rear stabilizer links. Had both sides replaced. |
174000 mi US $150 |
replaced front sway bars |
187000 mi US $500 |
front struts and strut mount |
150000 mi US $45 |
Found a small fluid leak replaced hose and power steering pressure switch |
176000 mi US $1650 |
Replaced 4 shocks and springs with Monroe all in one units. Repairs in front done twice because of faulty parts. |
92000 mi US $900 |
Replaced suspension bushings to fix knocking noise over bumps. |
105000 mi US $1200 |
Springs shot. Car bottoms with one or two people in back. Shocks much too soft. Replaced shocks and springs with aftermarket Vogtland springs and Tokico gas shocks. |
169000 mi US $675 |
Replaced rear stabilizer bar, $200. |
171000 mi US $170 |
bushings replaced |
134000 mi US $60 |
Replaced rear sway bar links due to wear |
143000 mi US $700 |
Front strut mount was creaking. Heard a metal crack! Two shops diagnosed it as broken strut mount. But car did not track normally. Decided to get new struts. New springs shipped o/nite. Two days to get from Toyota, none at dealer. |
147000 mi | Diagnosed loose suspension links front end. Hear clunk when going over railroad tracks aggressively. No problem otherwise. Will live with for awhile. Estimate was $400 to fix. |
164000 mi | Diagnosed needed suspension repairs, left and right control arms need replacing. |
167000 mi | needed new bushings, etc. other front suspension work |
151280 mi $300 |
Worn tire rod end replaced. |
136 mi $800 |
Replace rear cool spring |
117500 mi US $1300 |
During my previous road trip to San Angelo, Texas in April, I noted the Avalon's suspension was not acting properly. I had all four shocks replaced upon my return to Sun City, Az at my local garage. Also, alignment and tires balanced. |
133000 mi | Worn out rear struts that caused the car to just bounce and bounce. Replaced with new struts and problem was resolved. |
230000 mi US $1500 |
new stuts and new tires |