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Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 437 repairs.
Toyota Avalon electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
301-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | Battery would not hold charge, replaced under warranty |
2018 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | One radio speaker was distorted ... was replaced. |
2017 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Nav screen randomly shuts off |
2016 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 50 mi US $2800 |
Dark current kept draining the battery since new. Had to replace battery every 2 years. Finally, problem was traced to faulty ignition switch and apparently has been successfully repaired. |
2015 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Needed new battery for some reason. Would not start one day. |
2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16800 mi | OEM battery died. Car consistently could not start. Jumped the car twice to confirm battery was the issue. Took it to dealer to have battery replaced under warranty. |
| 48500 mi | Sensor for automatic windshield wipers detached. It appears to still work, but is not close enough to the window surface to function properly. |
| 54000 mi | the housing for the automatic rain sensor on the window was not connecting closely enough to the glass |
| 22000 mi | The power sun shade for the rear window failed to operate and was repaired (replaced) under warranty. |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Front, driver side door lock actuator went out, had to replace. |
2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 16000 mi | Rear window could not be controlled from the switch in the drivers door. They had ordered a new switch module and it did not fix the issue. They have ordered a new module and I need to bring it in. |
| 21000 mi | Rear driver window could not be controlled by the driver master switch. |
| 34000 mi | PCS safety RECALL. The car would alert (BEEP) and slam on the brakes when the car approached certain Metal plates on the road, if it was on an incline after a slight dip. It acted just as the recall described. |
| 49000 mi US $25 |
replace in dash air filter |
| 9000 mi | Compass in the mirror malfunctioned. Was diagnosed as needing "Re-boot" Repair did not resolve issue, and mirror was removed and replaced |
| 6000 mi US $400 |
Starter battery replaced |
2013 Toyota Avalon
Engine not specified
| 12400 mi | Avalon had few minor problems, radio speakers, GPS would not change from day to night mode, dealer was to order new unit. |
2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24731 mi | AC fan intermittently runs slow or not at all. Reported to dealer but they wouldn't repair under warranty. Repair estimate $360. Still not fixed. |
| 47000 mi US $2080 |
Evaporator coil was leaking. Had to remove entire dash. Part cost $299. Rest was labor (14 hours) |
| 16000 mi US $100 |
blower fan had stopped working, they found a dead mouse in the dashboard. |
| 19000 mi US $10 |
Left front turn signal bulb |
| 9300 mi US $3 |
Heavy mold smell coming from A/C vents. Corrected by removing cabin filter & spraying a vinegar solution into the a/c intake under the hood. This kills the mold at least temporarily. |
| 56420 mi C $880 |
Front Passenger Door Lock Inoperative. |
| 63240 mi C $175 |
With temperature below 26 Celsius, my battery had a hard time the fifth winter. |
| 66960 mi C $1068 |
The alternator died and so did the battery at the same time. The battery was new as end of December 2017, so it was replaced under warranty. The car went into the shop on a Friday morning et I picked it up next Wednesday morning. |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
dead battery, replace |
| 227000 mi US $125 |
Battery replaced |
2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 6600 mi | XM radio dropping signals during operation |
| 14000 mi | 12 volt battery died. Could start the car with a jump start but every time the electronics shut the engine down, there was no way to restart it. |
| 5000 mi | Bass notes from the speakers create a vibration or rattle in both front doors. It is a known issue with the vehicle Vehicle emits foul odor from a/c vents when system switches from recirculate mode to fresh air mode when a/c compressor is working. Known problem. |
| 16000 mi | Driver's door power window motor replaced; was making grinding noise when closing. |
| 18000 mi | Car went back to dealer 3 more times before window motor was finally repaired. A defective replacement window motor supplied by Toyota was installed. The defect was clear when the tech tested it I'm sure. Finally fixed after three tries. |
| 17000 mi | Rear air vent vane adjuster broken. Initially ordered wrong part. |
| 44200 mi | auxiliary battery had bad cell |
| 63000 mi US $135 |
Replaced right headlight |
| 43000 mi US $350 |
Blower motor failed and was replaced. I've had this same issue on my Camry Hybrid, about every 3 years. |
| 56000 mi | Blower motor failed and was replaced for the second time since I owned the car. Replaced under extended warranty. I've had this same issue on my Camry Hybrid, about every 3 years. |
| 43054 mi US $6 |
Changed the oil myself, then had a malfunction of tire pressure warning light. Had to take to 2 different shops. To reset. Nothing was wrong. Tires pressure all even and good. |
| 47000 mi | Tire pressure sensors. Not replaced, just reset each time. Next time will have to go to dealer for too many malfunction's or replace all tires and transponders. (Tires are new, going to ignore) |
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41220 mi C $169 |
Tire pressure monitoring system not reading correctly. |
| 58900 mi C $435 |
Battery required boost to start car. Load test done. Battery replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $50 |
Power door lock actuator on front driver side |
| 75000 mi US $50 |
Passenger rear door actuator needed replacement, wouldn't operate Rear window electric sunshade stopped working. Dealer ordered parts and installed new power sunshade system. |
2009 Toyota Avalon
Engine not specified
| 101000 mi US $2000 |
I live in a more rural area and have a carport rather than a garage. In spite of the fact that I drive the car daily, squirrels or other rodents nested in the car and ate some of the coating on the wires. Apparently Toyota uses a soy type wire coating that rodents love to eat, and it was very expensive to fix and the mechanics couldn't really recommend a surefire way to prevent it from happening again. Although I have enjoyed my Avalon, this one issue alone may well keep me from buying another Toyota when it comes time to replace my vehicle. |
2009 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31500 mi | radio knob fell off. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
2008 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 188000 mi US $200 |
Had air conditioning system recharged. |
| 201000 mi US $525 |
Power window switch on the driver side which operated the passenger side window. |
2007 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Remote key fab quit working on hot weather. Changing key-fab battery did not help. I believe it has some issues on car remote receiver. Especially when weather is hot and humid key-fab is not working. I have no plan to fix it. |
| 203000 mi US $500 |
new alternator and new serpentine belt installed |
| 69221 mi US $612 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $174 |
Put in a new battery |
| 169000 mi US $150 |
Car required a jump while it was for an extended period of time with the key on but not start. Battery was 5 years old so a new battery was purchased |
| 107000 mi US $400 |
new alternator replacement |
| 315 mi | Vehicle shut down completely due to poorly crimped wire bundle leading to computer. Dealer repair went quickly with no further problems next 6000 miles. |
| 87000 mi US $215 |
Positive cable termination to battery failed resulting in complete loss of power to vehicle. Replaced electrical connector. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Car failed to start. Replaced battery. |
| 98000 mi US $40 |
Brake light switch required replacement |
| 139500 mi US $80 |
Master cruise control switch (on/off pushbutton)on steering column failed. Power button actually separated out of stalk. |
| 152000 mi US $750 |
Alternator went bad and was replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
heater seat |
| 25000 mi | Warning light come on for tire pressure. Tire pressure was OK but light remains on. |
| 75800 mi US $200 |
Power rear sunshade is stuck in the up position. Part needed to be ordered. Toyota agreed to part for the part (unknown cost) I must pay labor $276.25. |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
AC lost all coolant. Dealer said they fixed it, but all coolant has once again leaked out. |
| 77000 mi | Coolant leak in evaporator behind the dash. Dealer says repair requires removal of dashboard. It will cost $1600. Delayed repair until springtime. |
| 78100 mi US $1500 |
Fixed leak in evaporator behind dashboard that was reported last January |
| 61300 mi US $55 |
Rear window sunscreen extension and retract motor failed. Didn't repair, just pulled fuse. |
| 168000 mi US $5000 |
Replace alternator |
| 163300 mi US $750 |
Alternator failed. Car towed to dealer. Alternator and battery replaced |
| 65500 mi US $41 |
AC evaporator drain was unclogged. |
| 73600 mi US $450 |
AC condenser replaced. New refrigerant added. |
| 126500 mi US $430 |
Failed alternator |
2006 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi | Car would not start. Battery ok. Problem seemed to be electrical in starting circuit. Dealer could not duplicate. |
| 63300 mi US $140 |
It was just the battery (again). It failed with no warning, but it was in the garage at home so the wife got a day off work (I was already GFTD). This is the second battery in 7 years, but it gets real hot here (Texas) so that's life. |
| 120000 mi US $1580 |
Alternator not charging. Battery damaged. Both replaced. Brake pads (4 wheels) replaced at same time and included in cost |
| 89200 mi | Car battery died so I replaced it with a new one. |
| 64000 mi US $75 |
alternator replaced |
| 88000 mi US $104 |
Recharged a/c. Added dye. Did not find leak. |
| 5 mi | Radio DOA @ delivery - Replaced but failure was bad connector |
| 5 mi | Radio DOA @ delivery - Replaced but failure was bad connector |
| 92000 mi US $650 |
Apparently rats got in and ate a bunch of wires resulting in my airbag not working, and my cigarette lighter power ports not working. |
2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $10 |
Condenser damaged by a stone, lost all oil. |
| 55500 mi US $350 |
Smart key failed to operate car, Headlights worked but would not start. Car could not be jump started, FOB Battery good, so car on hock to dealer. After several hours it was determined that tghe auto battery had to be higher than 12.4 volts |
| 83300 mi US $200 |
Rear Center Brake Light. Had to replace entire assembly, which involved removing the rear seat. |
| 101000 mi US $700 |
1 firewall ignition coils failed, misfire codes |
| 150000 mi US $400 |
Rechararge of AC system and efforts to identify location of leak. |
| 68000 mi US $700 |
alternator went at 70K miles. replaced with new one. |
2003 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 211000 mi US $56 |
Rear brake lights |
| 67000 mi | Replaced all rotors. Replaced driving computer / dashboard display |
| 97996 mi US $206 |
Alternator getting hot. Not keeping battery full charged. Replaced. |
2002 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $800 |
Air bag replaced |
| 123860 mi | AC stuck on 29 degrees Celsius. Small component failed but not available - need to buy a complete, expensive unit from Toyota if want new. Auto electrician has disconnected heater and set AC on full and is seeking a 2nd hand part. |
| 133300 mi A $160 |
Air conditioning climate control had ceased working, then started again - diagnosis uncertain. |
| 111200 mi US $880 |
Replaced alternator and ignition switch assy. |
2001 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Battery died |
2000 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi | Speedo, odo not working also clock is losing time. Dealer replaced VSS and instrument cluster and engine wiring harness. Problem is in ECM I believe damaged by dealer during previous repairs. |
| 138000 mi | cd player does not work. CD's hung up |
| 144300 mi US $600 |
front and rear sensors |
| 169000 mi US $60 |
Gas gauge was reading way above the full mark. Replaced the instrument cluster with one from a 2001 Avalon and all instrument cluster bulbs in that section of the cluster. |
| 60474 mi US $28 |
Remote key inoperative, repaired |
| 202500 mi C $330 |
The battery cable clamp had been replaced around 5 years ago. It got some unseen corrosion in it - which lead to drivability problems last week. The fix was to clean the corrosion - the problem was it took 3 days to find the corrosion. |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
Changed the alternator. 14 years old and still had stock. |
1998 Toyota Avalon 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 129000 mi | Heated seats do not work. Will live with issue. |
| 116200 mi US $250 |
Starter needed to be replaced |
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