Used 2012 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
Used Avalon for sale
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.
Initial review after first trip.
JohnAE, 08/29/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Within the first week of ownership completed a one day 830 mile trip. Really smooth, quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient car. Computer said we got 29.9 mpg at 70++ mph. Not a canyon carver but handles well enough for legal speeds. Braking is okay but not stellar, best you could say is it gets the job done without drama. JBL sound system has excellent separation and frequency range. Blue tooth is a plus. Floor mats are black, a little strange. All dash controls are easy to reach and well lit even in bright light. Manual tilt and tele. Seats are supportive even though flat but sit a little to low even when adjusted as high as they go. Headlights light up the night.
Try a Buick Lucerne
Dino, 09/07/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am in the shopping process & have driven nearly every competitor & rate the Buick Lucerne as the best in this class overall. The Avalon does not offer the Blind side warning system, chrome wheels & the trunk is much smaller than the Lucerne which costs less w/the discounts available. The Avalon is faster but the exterior look is dated & not as impressive in my opinion as the Lucerne. Ford is out of the game w/their ugly Taurus which has an almost useless trunk & such poor visibility that it is a wonder the NTSB allows it on the road? The foreign buck boards are reserved for the road & track people.
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Don't buy a 2011 Avalon
Gordon, 10/27/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 42 people found this review helpful
My 2011 Avalon has problems with the rear window sun screen, heater/AC, and windshield wipers, the GPS is useless and the wind noise is worse than any car I a have ever owned. The dealer admits the problems, contacted Toyota, and Toyota will do nothing about any of them and neither will the dealer. Do not buy this vehicle.
poor pannel fit
lizard533, 05/23/2011
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 17 people found this review helpful
pannel fit is realy bad. Cabin is very very noisey driving on windy days. Good mileage 23-30. great power and smooth motor but so what noisey. my 08 ltd was about the same while 95 avy was a whole lot better all around, Need to start making then in JAPAN AGAIN!! BY till later.
A is for Avalon
A. Luckey, 06/01/2018
updated 06/25/2019
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. I traded it in however, because I needed to transport my pets and needed a vehicle that would accommodate their carriers. I also did not care for the color (green). The power was there and it was easy to drive. I loved it. While the outside mirrors were large enough to be heated, the size obstructed my view since I am a short person and they were in my line of vision. I had to move back and forth to make sure the road was clear.
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Not only for senior citizens!
James K, 11/12/2018
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very reliable car with just over 110k miles! No major problems. Very smooth ride. Best for highway, less city. Plenty HP but why go faster than 60 on highway? Enjoy driving. Got average 24 mpg in mix hwy/city drive. 29 on highway only. Seat flattened over time by use. More maintenance need take care of when miles add up. Hope to keep it for other 7 or more years to come. Compared newer models, seat is too low even the bumper is low. Worst for 2019 models but looks sharp. I’m willing to trade if it’s easy to get in and out but they’re not.
terrific Toyota
H. Roberson, 09/14/2020
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This 2011 Avalon looks new. The car holds it's value well.
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Most dependable car I’ve ever iwo
Larry, 02/23/2022
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ride! Comfort! Dependable! Road trip!
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Excellent Sedan
s56ping, 04/18/2011
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I have had if for two months and have put about 7000 miles on it. Having come from an SUV the last 15 years, the ride on the Avalon is a big plus. I really like the cabin room, smooth transmission and engine, and the overall classy interior. I have been averaging about 23 mpg combined, and have seen 29 mpg on the interstate. The radio and controls are easy to view and use. I have the base radio and its works great and even sounds great for a standard system. The only issue that I have is I could use a little more trunk room.
Best Bang for Buck on The Market
Hugh James, 07/22/2016
updated 07/24/2017
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Gives great power, reliability, comfort, interior space, fuel economy what else can you ask for in a large sedan. Plus with Limited Trim I have wood grain interior, Navigation, push button start, rear sun shade, and more.
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