Toyota Avalon years to avoid
More than twice the Avalon's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Avalon years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Avalon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Avalon problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration602
- Airbags585
- Steering360
- Lights294
- Electrical294
- Engine293
- Brakes278
- Transmission211
- Body197
- Visibility186
- Suspension126
- Fuel system110
Most reported problems on the Toyota Avalon
Toyota Avalon problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 8 | Tires | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 92 | 21 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 92 | 11 | Fuel system | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 79 | 71 | Fuel system | 5,233 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 88 | 24 | Airbags | 11,000 | 2 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 84 | 14 | Engine | 17,515 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 91 | 23 | Airbags | 31,000 | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 87 | 42 | Brakes | 45,000 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 73 | 96 | Driver assistance | 14,000 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 60 | 137 | Visibility | 18,500 | 4 | 14 | |
| 2012 | 84 | 30 | Airbags | 33,000 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 71 | 106 | Steering | 35,400 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2010 | 81 | 46 | Acceleration | 13,000 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 71 | 91 | Lights | 49,920 | 7 | 10 | |
| 2008 | 24 | 349 | Lights | 52,000 | 6 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 36 | 243 | Acceleration | 41,000 | 6 | 47 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 22 | 360 | Acceleration | 45,000 | 7 | 54 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 39 | 228 | Acceleration | 47,900 | 7 | 36 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 47 | 205 | Airbags | 68,771 | 3 | 27 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 35 | 293 | Airbags | 83,000 | 2 | 49 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 65 | 116 | Airbags | 92,000 | 1 | 32 | |
| 2001 | 59 | 134 | Acceleration | 60,000 | 2 | 34 | |
| 2000 | - | 172 | Steering | 86,000 | 2 | 43 | |
| 1999 | - | 92 | Airbags | 56,000 | 1 | 15 | |
| 1998 | - | 177 | Electrical | 72,000 | 1 | 25 | |
| 1997 | - | 124 | Steering | 99,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1996 | - | 109 | Engine | 116,000 | 0 | 10 | |
| 1995 | - | 80 | Brakes | 99,500 | 0 | 8 |
Recalls 34
Toyota Avalon warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Toyota Avalon
What years of the Toyota Avalon should you avoid?
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Toyota Avalon's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 360, mostly about acceleration and engine.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Avalon?
2021, 2016 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (21, 23 and 24).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Avalon?
Acceleration, with 602 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (585) and steering (360).
How many recalls does the Toyota Avalon have?
34 recalls between 1995 and 2022. The 2010 model year has the most, with 7.
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