The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Avalon · 2011
2011 Toyota Avalon. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 20 / 29 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,900 and 70,500 miles. Median 35,000, from 78 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 40,000 | 9,200–61,900 | 29 |
| Electrical | 38,800 | 15,600–79,000 | 15 |
| Speed control | 15,000 | 5,400–31,100 | 10 |
| Body structure | 36,000 | 500–53,500 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 39% |
| Speed control | 16% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Visibility | 11% |
| Body structure | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
15V047000 Jan 2015 Electrical System
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Risk. A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Manufacturer communications 274
Toyota filed 274 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Charging system inoperative
- "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…
- Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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