2005 Toyota Avalon Consumer Discussions

Toyota Avalon Engine Questions

Rubber V Metal:Camry/Avalon going same route as Delta88 and Cutlass Supreme

Written by: paul3637 on Nov 07, 2009 04:11 AM

Fast forward ten years: it appears that in the year 2020 it will be as embarrasing to drive a Camry or Avalon as it is to drive a 2010 Buick today. Looks like only Ford is getting it right since their repair record is exceeding Honda & Toyota (Honda Accord's $250 rear brake pad replacemnt every 15,000 miles problem is the number one issue on carcomplaints.com) and ... Read More...

Toyota Avalon 2005-

Re: Need Advice [popsavalon]

Written by: rewop on Nov 05, 2009 05:23 PM

Popsavalon: In response to my complaint of a ticking noise in the engine, the diagnosis for this 2005 Avalon was "found rear engine lifter starting to collapse. R-R rear engine cover and replaced lifters and gaskets." The TSB that addresses the engine ticking sound is TSB 0094-09. I think it was issued in March of this year but I'm not sure. The dealer who did the ... Read More...

2005-2008 How to tell if your car has VSC or not

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Written by: pat on Sep 08, 2009 10:43 PM

Let's continue here: mxyz, "Toyota Avalon 2005-" #14743, 8 Sep 2009 8:05 am. Read More...

Toyota Avalon 2005-

Re: 2000-2004 vs 2005-2009 [55396]

Written by: fin on Aug 31, 2009 09:05 PM

As one who has owned an Avalon of each generation, let me assure you there are differences each five years. Most things improve because it's a Toyota. But not everything, depending on what you need in a car. The post from *tjc78* is very accurate. The '03 seats were a lot more comfortable on long trips than my '07 Limited seats are. But the power train, gas mileage ... Read More...

Re: 2000-2004 vs 2005-2009 [55396]

Written by: tjc78 on Aug 31, 2009 05:10 AM

I went from an '03 XL to an '06 XLS. The extra size was't a big deal for me. If anything it was a plus. IMO the only thing that the '03 had over the '06 was the seats. They were bigger and more comfortable to me. Other than that the '06 was fantastic, more power with better MPG, slightly better handling (although still soft) and great features. Also, the Toyota 2GR V6 is ... Read More...

2010 Toyota Avalon

2011 Avalon?

Written by: ntassistant on Aug 11, 2009 11:38 AM

While searching on Yahoo, I came across a site that handles fleet management of various motor vehicles. This site has "revised" Toyota build-out and start-up dates of various 2010-2011 models (as of August 5, 2009). According to the information on this site, Toyota plans to release a 2011 Avalon in Febrary & March 2010 (around the same time the current 3rd generation ... Read More...

Re: 2011 Toyota Avalon? [ntassistant]

Written by: lev45 on Aug 10, 2009 05:50 AM

It would be a disaster if Avalon will be discontinued. I have 2005 Toyota Limited and love this car. Since it's more than 4 years old, I started looking for a new car. I test-drove Lexus 360, Mercedes S class, Audi and have to say that I feel more comfortable in Avalon. If Toyota add / change a few things, I would buy another Avalon. The main thing to change is the Navigation. ... Read More...

Toyota Avalon Engine Questions

Re: Build Date for Metal Line [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: popsavalon on Jun 20, 2009 09:00 AM

Don't want to make this issue more confusing than it already is. There is only one VVTi oil line on the 2GR-FE engine. The TSB you are talking about (EG064-05) is for the VVTi oil line "small /slow oil drip" on 2005 Avalons. It defines the leak as "where the rubber hose connects to the metal pipe". This is the only TSB I can find that addresses a VVTi oil line leak. Please ... Read More...

Re: VVTi oil line failure on Avalons [mbs171]

Written by: popsavalon on Jun 17, 2009 00:25 PM

The real fix appears to be a Toyota all steel one piece line that is available as a direct replacement for the metal/rubber line currently being used. It is my understanding that for defective hoses on vehicles still in warrenty, Toyota will allow the steel line to be installed at no charge as an upgrade, if the customer will buy the steel line (Approx. $28.00). ... Read More...

Toyota Avalon Basic Maintenance Questions

Multiple warning lights

Written by: gohawaiian on May 19, 2009 05:38 PM

Has anyone experienced several malfunction/warning lights coming on at the same time, without any prior event that might have caused this (such as a panic stop, etc.)? I started my 2005 Avalon one morning last week, after it sat unused overnight, and found that the "check engine", "VSC" and traction control warning lights all illuminated. The same warning ... Read More...