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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%)

Chart based on 437 repairs.
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Toyota Avalon other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

20500 mi The rear sunscreen assembly was replaced entirely under warranty. It had never worked well and finally locked in the down position. After the repair it works much better. 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

24731 mi Failed Driver side door lock replaced. Two other doors had intermittent failures but dealer would not replace them due to inability to duplicate. They are still failing periodically. Failed Driver side door lock replaced. Two other doors had intermittent failures but dealer would not replace them due to inability to duplicate. They are still failing periodically. Cost per door to replace locks $650. 

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2013 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

30000 mi Right windshield wiper stopped working 
33000 mi Right window wiper stopped working 
42000 mi they didn't read the tsb on the rear sunscreen and it made loud continuous noises, it took 3 trips to get it right 

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2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

93000 mi

US $25
the windshield washers were clogged and i replaced the connector for the two sprayers . 

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2008 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

57300 mi Repair the driver's side floor mat anchor. 

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2007 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

500 mi Windshield Washer reservoir hose failed. 
5000 mi

US $1
Windshield washer resevoir leaking. Found hose had fallen off. Put back on with a hose-clamp and it has worked fine for the past 3 years. 
189000 mi Broken lock on glove compartment...transferred car to my son. 
61300 mi

US $55
Windshield washer hose disconnected 
78000 mi extendable sun shade on rear window failed to operate correctly (previously reported. I had removed the fuse for this circuit. This problem was never corrected. 
87000 mi

US $215
Right hood gas strut used to hold up hood when open failed. Replaced 

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2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

81400 mi driver's side mirror was showing a double image in the reflection of lights, so had it replaced under the warranty program. 
48800 mi Telescope function via lever. Would spontaneously release. Toyota offered "warranty enhancement" to repair defect (instead of a recall). Car fixed at dealership. 
57700 mi

US $7
Plastic aerodynamic fairing underneath engine caught on piled up snow, tore loose, had to re-attach using original screws and some stainless steel (non-rusting) "fender washers" (cost aprox $5-$7) 
140300 mi

US $300
Dealer quoted nearly $2000 to repair the bar that came out from under the front seat tracks and the rear sunshade which suddenly won't work. I decided to not do it since the agebof the car makes it not worth it. The $300 is for tuneup. 
178000 mi

US $300
Wiper motor replaced 

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2002 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

116560 mi

A $900
Replaced mechanism for Left front power window 
119040 mi rear window was described as 'coming off the guides' - would not move but no parts were required for the repair. The window mechanism had been replaced previously - thus no charge for the repair 

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2000 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

181000 mi

US $150
drivers door inside handle would not open. had to roll window down and open outside door handle first. 
181000 mi

US $325
fluid pump replaced 
114080 mi

A $550
boot struts windsceend rear left power window motor 

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1998 Toyota Avalon

Engine not specified

163000 mi

US $70
Broken window regulator 

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