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Timing cover oil leak
William, Tullahoma, TN, 09/22/2015
updated 09/24/2018
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Our 2006 Toyota Avalon with 92k miles was diagnosed with a timing cover oil leak at my local Toyota dealership. Cost to repair was $1950. After discussing this the service manager and searching online, I find that this problem is very common in the 3rd generation Avalons. We’re the original owner. The car has been garage kept, not driven is any harsh conditions, and never in an accident. The car has had service at our local dealership every 5K miles. This is our first Toyota and we bought a Toyota car because of its long history of dependability. We never expected such a costly repair cost like this, especially because of a defective sealant on the timing cover. Toyota has issued service bulletins on this issues. So they recognize that it is a problem, I contacted Toyota customer service to complain and got no satisfaction. This problem should have been pointed out to me while the drive train was still under warranty. The oil leak is more of a seepage, and we have continued to keep the car. We now have a 119K miles. We haven't had to add any oil between oil changes, but still annoyed with Toyota for not standing behind their products.
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Loved this car!!
janet stahel, Minneapolis, MN, 09/11/2016
updated 09/14/2018
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, reliable, good looking. Good ride, dependable. Can't beat it! Best car ever!
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Love this car!
Patti, 12/09/2008
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2006 Avalon because I had a 98 Avalon and loved it so much I didn't want to get a new one - but my husband wanted to get me a new car, so we got another Avalon. On relatively flat, freeway driving we get 33 - 35 mpg, much more than I thought we would get. We are very pleased with our car. I love the heated seats in the winter!
My First Toyota
nupe1493, 12/08/2006
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after the birth of my son. I wanted a good car that would last 10 yrs. and hold its value. Im usually a sport car/sedan kind of guy so this was a big leap for me. I have been pleasantly pleased with the car's overall character. I love the interior space and omission of unnecessary features. I added an aftermarket wood grain kit that covers the entire dash in the factory wood trip. The car now looks a lot more luxurious. My main concern is the appearance of squeaks and rattles. I would not expect this on a Toyota, especially one in this price range.
A lot of bang for the buck
Ted, 01/03/2007
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After owning this car, it is easy to see why Toyota is doing so well. This American designed and built car is like owning a Lexus but costs much less. The blizzard-white pearl paint job is beautiful. Also owning a fuel stingy Rav4, I am also impressed with Avalon's 31 mpg on the highway. I test drove a Lexus and previously owned a Volvo, but the Avalon was such a great car for the money.