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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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.
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
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)
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.
16000 mi
US $100
blower fan had stopped working, they found a dead mouse in the dashboard.
Rear air vent vane adjuster broken. Initially ordered wrong part.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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