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2000 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2000 Toyota Avalon suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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 

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