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2013 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (4%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)

Other (10%)

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2013 Toyota Avalon electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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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

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12400 mi Avalon had few minor problems, radio speakers, GPS would not change from day to night mode, dealer was to order new unit. 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

19000 mi

US $10
Left front turn signal bulb 
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. 
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. 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

6600 mi XM radio dropping signals during operation 
63000 mi

US $135
Replaced right headlight 
17000 mi 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. 
44200 mi auxiliary battery had bad cell 

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2013 Toyota Avalon Electrical Problems

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