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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (40%)

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2016 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

29000 mi A joint, front passenger side, was replaced and covered under the warranty 

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2014 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

9300 mi Shifting seems to create a loss of power at times. 

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2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $450
CV Boot was leaking 
10981 mi Shifter slide piece came apart. Shifter slider and attachment were replaced. 

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2006 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

345000 mi

US $300
replaced CV/axles. Front end alignment. 

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2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

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

70000 mi

US $200
Replaced Passenger Side drive axle (CV Joints) as one of the boots got torn, or just gave out. 
43000 mi

US $360
Transmisson replaced for second time by dealer thru toyota 
170000 mi

US $291
Right cv joint dropping grease on driveway. Replaced CV joint (axle). 

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2004 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $45
I had trans fluid push out of the overflow tube on the transmission after a four hour drive home in a high summer time heat. Was told the transmission without opening it was in unknowable condition. This is the only thing to have ever have gone wrong with the car. Drove it for a few more months with no trouble and then sold it. 

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1998 Toyota Avalon

Engine not specified

157000 mi

US $500
Transmission slips when in drive. Currently reverse is completely out and when in neutral the car acts like it's in drive gear. 

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Toyota Avalon Transmission Problems

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