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Expensive Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 31 repairs.
Toyota Avalon repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (83%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. Engine began suddenly running very rough and on the verge of stalling at highway speeds. Car was brought to dealer, who also fixed electric problem , (dark current draining battery). This problem was determined to be small pieces of carbon infiltrating emissions controls, (PCV valve, etc.) High repair cost was due to labor as emission controls/modules were located between engine and firewall. Over 2,000 miles have been accrued since repair without further problems. |
2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 227000 mi US $125 |
Battery replaced |
| 162000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator replaced |
| 47000 mi US $2080 |
Evaporator coil was leaking. Had to remove entire dash. Part cost $299. Rest was labor (14 hours) |
| 130000 mi US $1190 |
Wheel bearings |
| 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. |
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46000 mi US $200 |
rotors and pads for front. |
| 79000 mi US $2300 |
rack in pinion steering replaced. |
2009 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 133000 mi US $1000 |
Replace water pump. |
2007 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $1350 |
Check engine light for air/fuel sensors. Could have replaced sensor but due to a defect in the exhaust manifold this issue would not go away completely. Had to replace exhaust manifold and 2 air/fuel sensors. |
| 168000 mi US $5000 |
Replace alternator |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
AC lost all coolant. Dealer said they fixed it, but all coolant has once again leaked out. |
| 78100 mi US $1500 |
Fixed leak in evaporator behind dashboard that was reported last January |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
Bad ignition coil Bad head gasket |
2006 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $150 |
The car threw a CEL so we took it in. One of the coil packs was bad and they replaced it. The car drove pretty much OK before we got it repaired - my wife said she could feel it but I couldn't. |
| 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. |
| 94000 mi US $2000 |
Rack started gushing oil, almost literally. It's not reparable so new rack. |
| 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. |
| 120000 mi US $1580 |
Alternator not charging. Battery damaged. Both replaced. Brake pads (4 wheels) replaced at same time and included in cost |
2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 193500 mi US $480 |
Had to replace something in the wheels and balance tires. |
| 211000 mi US $3500 |
Replaced tie rods, might have also replaced the steering rack Replaced traction control system |
| 133000 mi US $1000 |
Found brake pedal was soft: RF lower caliper slide seized, RR caliper slides both seized, LR caliper seized; Replace rear brake pads and rotors, LR brake caliper and hose, RR caliper slides and boots cylinder #6 ignition coil |
| 147000 mi US $500 |
Spark coil malfunctioned on one of the back cylinders causing check engine light to come on. Car still ran fine but we towed it just to be safe. Replaced all three rear spark coils because getting to them was difficult and expensive. |
| 164000 mi US $1230 |
Emission control system problem caused Check Engine & Traction Control lights to come on. Needed to replace one of three catalytic converters and an air/fuel sensor. |
2004 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $2500 |
rack and pinion leakage, replaced. Timing belt with water pump, all water seals of engine. 4 new oem tires |
2002 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 173000 mi US $2100 |
Cracked radiator Oil leak fix |
2001 Toyota Avalon
Engine not specified
| 152000 mi US $2000 |
Front struts had to be changed but more due to bad roads and as a part of regular maintenance more than anything else. |
2000 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 230000 mi US $1500 |
new stuts and new tires |
| 176000 mi US $1650 |
Replaced 4 shocks and springs with Monroe all in one units. Repairs in front done twice because of faulty parts. |
| 117000 mi US $350 |
check engine light came on and the dealer found that a sensor was not functioning properly. I had the component replaced. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 126000 mi US $450 |
Front passenger caliper seized. Car was hit on this side in an accident a year earlier. This may or may not be related. |
| 119800 mi US $380 |
Valve cover gasket leaking. Oil drips on exhaust and smoke and smell enters cabin. |
1998 Toyota Avalon 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 284000 mi US $2200 |
Timing belt, fuel pump. EGR valve |
| 285800 mi US $181 |
Replace fuel pressure regulator. The car had a strong fuel odor, especially when the fuel was less than 1/2 full. The odor was strong through the vents. The repair resolved the issue. |
| 108000 mi US $250 |
Starter needed to be replaced |
| 112000 mi US $285 |
Tight steering - diagnosed as rust and grit binding the mechanism |
| 114300 mi US $1100 |
Replaced struts and associated components and aligned wheels |
| 118700 mi US $350 |
Steering knuckle needed to be replaced. Was binding. Toyota in Lawton OK handled. Very courteous. |
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