1996 Toyota Avalon - Reliability

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XL Sedan (3.0L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1996 Toyota Avalon by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		A common problem on this vehicle is that the 1MZ engine is known to sludge up if the normal maintenance schedule is followed for oil changes. If the oil is changed at 3,000 to 4,000 miles this condition does not occur. When this condition happens the engine burns oil and if the oil level is not corrected it will cause severe engine damage. The repair cost is between $4,000 and $8,000 dollars for parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Toyota Avalon by Identifix

	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1996 Toyota Avalon - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1996 Toyota Avalon by Identifix

Reliability History for Toyota Avalon by Identifix

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