2002 Toyota Avalon Toyota Avalon 2002

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2002 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (67%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (8%)

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2002 Toyota Avalon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

235500 mi

US $57
Car wouldn't idle. A sensor in the fuel injection system was "coked up". 
61501 mi

US $900
check engine light on continuously with code reference for air fuel ratio sensor failure, replaced both front & back sensors and flushed fuel injectors 
177000 mi

US $100
Valve cover leak 
189000 mi

US $300
Replace Battery and Alternator. Battery was 5years old. 
134400 mi

US $160
After starting up and driving a rough engine sound was noticed. The coil on cyl #2 was determined bad and was replaced after swapping it to cyl #4 for verification that the error code would follow. It did and was replaced on cly #4. 
136400 mi

US $170
Replaced another coil. 
140000 mi The knock sensor was throwing out a code. This was replaced new, but failed under warranty. The part and the labor were taken care of by the mechanic/parts manufacturer. 
143000 mi

US $600
Had already replaced 2 of the 6 coils and with the same issue again on another cyl, decided to replace them all and be done with it. I have all new individual coils now and it is running smooth. 
171000 mi

US $120
Gas cap was leaking vapors. Repair was unsuccessful... deciding when to spend $250 to get it repaired. 
178000 mi

US $600
fuel pipe crack, sold car 
207700 mi

US $325
Idol control valve failed and was replaced. 
116560 mi

A $195
Replace rocker cover gasket 
173000 mi

US $2100
Cracked radiator Oil leak fix 
112300 mi

US $210
Car became increasingly difficult to start. When taken to mechanic, he cleaned the idle air control valve, throttle body assembly, and MAF sensor. 
115000 mi The serpentine belt was squeaking, so we sprayed belt grip on it, to no avail. When I noticed that the belt had just been replaced late last year, we returned to our mechanic, who adjusted it for free. 

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