Used 2012 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Avalon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Avalon since its last redesign.
Not so impressed
accountant, 11/23/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace a 12 year old camry. I thought I was moving upscale but after 3 months I have my doubts. The car runs smooth and has good power, satisfied with the mileage. The materials seem cheap. The panels on the exterior are poorly fit together and don't line up to each other anywhere. Everything is plastic. So far the airbag light was stuck on, they had to replace the seat belt latch. The trunk wouldn't close unless I slammed it hard as I could, they had to redrill and move the latch a little, the rubber weather stripping around the sun roof started peeling back, they glued it down, and now my compass keeps sticking on NE. I prefer my old Camry, more comfortable.
Good Car But
jlm, 11/07/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
There are two design deficiencies I have noted so far. Foremost, there is a severe glare of the dash on the windshield when driving into the sun or with the sun on your left shoulder and hitting the dash. The "hump" over the instrument panel reflects onto the windshield directly in the drivers view. I have not experienced anything of this magnitude in my 73 yrs. Secondly, and a minor flaw, when the sun shines on the digital clock the white numbers become red and you don't see the actual time. For example, at 3:43 pm I was seeing "1388" in red numbers. I blocked the sun and saw the correct time with white numbers. I would not have bought had I been aware of the reflection.
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Surprised at 70k miles
dworth, 02/21/2013
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
We've had our Avalon for about a year and a half now and have been satisfied. We've had Toyota's since 1989. At 65k, front brake rotors warped & pads needed replacing - at 68k, the rear rotors & pads got replaced. At 70k, inner tie rods got loose and got replaced. We're holding our breath and wondering what's going to be next. Of course, this is the first Toyota that we've kept beyond the 36k mark, so perhaps this brand isn't as reliable as we've always thought? Although we'd hesitate to say this Avalon is a lemon, we've planned on its lasting 10 years...wish us luck.
You don't need a limited
JOHN D., 07/14/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I waited to long to find a 2010 xls with the color that I wanted they were gone but there a few used demo models they had to many miles 3000 plus on them. I guess when Toyota offered a $3000.00 rebate this made the 2010 a lot better buy. My new 2011 Limited has alot of things that most people( myself included) would be better off with out. 1. the vented seats the holes are ugly and get dirty real fast. 2. the new dash gauge is hard to read the gear selection drive (D) is between two small circles. 3. why does the odometer go in large numbers 10-30-50-70-90-110 and so on in twenty (20) mile per hour increments, very hard to judge speed between. 4.The navigation outdated.
Sun, Rain, and lockout
David Munn, 01/25/2018
updated 01/25/2019
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The rear power sun shade quit requiring the removal of the fuse. Dealer told me the repair costs would be prohibitive. The power roof drains have become clogged several times with one occurrence causing the electrical system to go haywire. I have the roof drains checked every 5,000 miles. The power locks quit on three doors. The original dealer tried to tell me that all three locks failed simultaneously which I calculated the probability of that happening at a trillion to one. The other dealer in the area repaired the problem after three tries. The radio/CD has become unreliable yielding the ability to change any setting, volume, channel, etc. inoperable.
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Noise & Handling Problems Etc.
mrfinnigan, 06/12/2011
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 33 people found this review helpful
Road noise is excessive, I believe it is because of the Bridgestone tires. Also it is difficult to keep car from drifting all over the lane expecially when there is a little breeze. There is no valet lockout for trunk. Volume speed control on radio does not work. Can't see display on radio in daylight. Can't hear directional signal.
My Third Avalon is a Lemon!
lindy_lou, 09/11/2012
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 Avalon Limited new in Dec.2011. It is not the same quality of my two previous Avalons. Last one was 2002 with 176K miles and it ran smoother and quieter than the new one. Wind comes in window, I'm told it's normal due to mirrow (doesn't do it on passenger side). Rides rough, worse than my husbands F250 4x4 diesel. Lots and lots of road noise. Not a quiet car at all. Rear passenger window broke (fixed now), rear reclining seat broke (part ordered). Brakes feel mushy, Struts seem non-existent. Car really sat low when 2 adults and 2 teens with 4 bags packed (not heavy..trunk too small to pack much). Toyota dealer tells me everything is normal and up to Toyota specs. Bad Car!!
I'm in LOVE
Alice, 04/27/2018
2012 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have lots of Money!
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NICE CAR
JACK AARESTAD, 10/15/2017
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No problems since purchaced--low tire light came on ---checked the tires all ok---called Toyota and the answered did you check the spare tire? Who would think to do that!---that was the problem
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A Quality Car
Big R, 07/22/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded off my 2005 Avalon Ltd. with 90,000 miles and after much research went back to a 2011 Avalon LTD. Gas mileage is great. I can get 30-32 mpg on the open road and around 27 mpg mixed. The navigation system is a little hard to figure out and backing is a little difficult even with backup camera. Love the XM/Sirius option. Lots of room inside and big trunk space