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2003 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (39%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (0%)

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2003 Toyota Avalon repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Avalon in Nebraska, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

78414 mi

US $75
Getting a ‘engine running too cool’ code. Replaced t-stat. Solved problem. Replaced all cooling system hose as p.m. on the 12 year old car . 
Aug 2016

91211 mi

US $65
Rear sway bar bushing loose, rattling when cold. Replaced 
Jun 2017

97996 mi

US $206
Alternator getting hot. Not keeping battery full charged. Replaced. 
Toyota Avalon in Alabama, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018

186000 mi

US $500
Repair/replace rear brakes  and rear stabilizer bar. 
Toyota Avalon in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Oct 2020

137000 mi

US $331
crankshaft pulley replacement 
Toyota Avalon in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2019
Sep 2017

146000 mi

US $65
shimmy on braking. rotors and pads, front brakes 
Dec 2017

151000 mi

US $80
e brake shoes not anchored properly and rotor was warped 
Toyota Avalon in Ohio, United States
- Mar 2013
Mar 2013

188000 mi

US $580
Front left spring had broken. Had 2 new front struts installed. 
Toyota Avalon in Maryland, United States
- Sep 2006
Sep 2006

67000 mi
Replaced all rotors. Replaced driving computer / dashboard display 
Toyota Avalon in Ohio, United States
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

205000 mi

US $79
4 wheel alignment 
Toyota Avalon in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2019
May 2010

95000 mi

US $130
rear sway bar bushings 
Aug 2011

118000 mi

US $920
front shocks and struts 
Jun 2016

186000 mi

US $415
valve gasket replced 
Sep 2016

189000 mi

US $430
B1S1 Oxygen Sensor Replaced 
Nov 2016

192700 mi

US $565
Rear shocks replaced 
Oct 2017

211000 mi

US $56
Rear brake lights 
May 2018

216000 mi

US $850
Oxygen sensor replaced + transmission fluid flush and refill 

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