3rd Generation (2005—2012) Avalon Problems
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This generations ranks 69th out of 86 Toyota generations in reliability and is generally a good bet. Owners have the most complaints about the engine (43%), interior (23%), and the lights (7%). We've listed some of the most recent complaints below, see them all on CarComplaints.com.
- Paint Peeling Off of Car Roof 12 complaints at an average of 48,315 miles in the 2011 Toyota Avalon.
- Complete Loss of Engine Oil With No Warning Light 67 complaints at an average of 59,032 miles in the 2006 Toyota Avalon.
- Headlights Go Out Randomly 15 complaints at an average of 78,421 miles in the 2008 Toyota Avalon.
What Avalon Year is Most Reliable?
Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Toyota model years.
Watch out for the 2007 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.
Watch out for these common problems
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