2005 Toyota Avalon Toyota Avalon 2005

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2005 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (10%)

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2005 Toyota Avalon brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

211000 mi

US $3500
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 
158200 mi

US $602
New rotors and pads on emergency brakes and cleaning rnand rust removal. Plus cleaning. 
208000 mi

US $100
Changed out front caliper, rotor and pads. 
68000 mi

US $400
Front brakes pads and rotors and one caliper 
85000 mi

US $250
Replaced calipers, rotor and pads 
65000 mi TSB's dealing with unintended acceleration, and replacing brake cylinder cups/fluid, and oil filter line. 3 separate items, all under the TSB's received from Toyota. 
130000 mi

US $400
caliper pins sticking in one rear brake, replaced pads & rotors rear axle complete 

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2005 Toyota Avalon Brake Problems

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