3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles

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problem #2

Oct 012001

Avalon 6-cyl Diesel

  • 17,000 miles
While driving the passenger side suspension began to knock. The driver was told by the mechanic that the problem was a bad strut. The vehicle is out of warranty and it will cost $500 for repair. Toyota service said that if strut weren't repaired, engine will fall off from the frame. Also, strut problem is common for this model.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 012003

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The strut caps keep repeatedly breaking and the dealership does not recognize that there is a problem with the design of the placement of the shocks and struts.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

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