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Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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Toyota Avalon body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

12462 mi Piping on headliner around sunroof separated and was reattached using new parts 

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2019 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

301-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

16000 mi Passenger vent was floppy and tipped down when glove box was shut. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
18000 mi Creaking noise from underside of car. Traced to left sided gravel shield. Part replaced. 

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2015 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

1100 mi Diagnosed bad sunroof seal 
4800 mi Door rattled and buzzed with radio on. Tech claims to have fixed, never addressed. 
10800 mi Door buzzing whenever the radio was on. Door buzzing whenever the radio was on. Problem was reduced but was not fixed. 

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2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

30000 mi Bezel around passenger door controls rattling during driving and radio use 
30000 mi Rattling bezel 
15100 mi Rattling noise from dashboard. A different rattle was repaired soon after I took delivery in November 2014. 
16000 mi Second rattle coming from different location near dashboard. Repaired by dealer. 

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2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

10451 mi Headliner was sagging about 1" at the rear of the sunroof. First dealer repair was not successful and greasy fingerprints all over. 2nd repair worked and greasy fingerprints again. Dealer cleaned again and fix has held for over a year. 
23000 mi Rear passenger side door lower glass chrome trim piece would not secure and kept popping up. 
30000 mi Attempted to stop rattle. Part ordered 
28000 mi rear sun curtain replaced again 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

15000 mi Seat covering coming loose 
29500 mi passenger seat loose. replaced seat rack. problem may have been introduced by the earlier PCS recall. 
24731 mi Driver and Passenger seat backs replaced due to recall Headliner became unattached at rear window and dropped down. Dealer said a fix is pending but 9 months later no solution is available. Headliner became unattached at rear window and dropped down. Dealer said a fix is pending but months later no solution is available. 
24857 mi Drivers side roof molding came loose. Repaired under warranty. 
6500 mi Part of the structure between the the passenger side doors below the B pillar had to be re-welded to eliminate a rattle. Not done correctly at the factory. Was completed under warranty. 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

5000 mi The clips retaining the front seat backs in place are poorly designed and fail allowing the seat back panels to loosen and pull away or fall off the seat. Known issue. 
5800 mi Dealer installed back ordered part to repair defective seatback retaining clips. 
30000 mi One of the rubber bellows on the sunroof hinges detached, came loose, and hung down into the interior of the vehicle. 
14000 mi The seatback trim kept detaching. When someone rode in the back seat the plastic would rest against their knees. It was embarrassing and laughable and took Toyota nearly five months to rectify. 
20000 mi Rear air vent replaced. 
21900 mi Backs of both front seats had to be replaced 
10000 mi Plastic part on the back of the drivers seat fell off. 
22000 mi Back of driver and passenger seats had to be replaced due to defective fasteners 
13000 mi Plugs holding plastic strip to trunk hinge- popped out and needed to be replaced 
20000 mi Driver's seat back detached- part of factory recall- 

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2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

14000 mi

US $100
Outside sill panels wrap underneath auto. They can contact ribs on the body causing a wind driven rattle that echos in the door pillars (very annoying). Dealer fixed well with insulating sealer. 

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2008 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

9000 mi Replaced driver and passenger visors. 

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2006 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

68500 mi The dashboard cover/pad was replaced under warranty. 
5 mi Rattles. 

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2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

158000 mi

US $650
Moon roof jammed, Replace broken cable drive and mounting bracket. 
31800 mi Car was a sun baked Arizona Car. Purchased with issues dealer agreed to repair. - Headliner was falling down in rear. - Front and Read bumper were loose. - Front Radiator Bonnet was missing rivets. 

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