Used 2013 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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Downsized - I hate that!
dustync, 08/24/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 36 people found this review helpful
Really got sucked in by the new and beautiful exterior of the 2013 Avalon. Only to find it so very uncomfortable compared to my 2011. Did not sink in until after the purchase that this car is 2" shorter than it's predecessor, with most of that coming off the rear passenger leg room, which is Critical TOYOTA! I often have my office associates with me, and they are big guys! Now they are cramped! Why would you make the flagship car.... SMALLER? If I wanted small, I would buy the Camry. And the front seat is narrower, and less comfortable. Front seat comfort of the Avalon has always been an issue; now it's much worse! (for the distance driver).
Proud!!
Phillip Tatum, 02/10/2017
updated 08/15/2018
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2013 Toyota Avalon, Limited Edition, is undoubtedly the finest automobile I've ever owned...which is 37 total. Also, own 2015 Camry XLE Hybrid. My next purchase of a new Avalon will be the Hybrid version! 2/10/18
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Not Bad; not great
Val Herrer, 05/20/2018
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall our ‘13 Avalon is a compromise in meeting our expectations for comfort, quasi-sportiness, and initial quality. Best features include the space for 6’-4” legs and the visibility afforded to urban driving conditions. Mechanically, the vehicle is Toyota solid. Power-plant and powertrain deliver almost exhilarating and smooth performance. What’s annoying is the mediocre workmanship within the cabin’s interior. This car is highway driven >80% in Southern California’s vastly fair weather. Road noise is distractingly noticeable.. Headliner at the top edge of rear window and sewing/anchoring of driver-front leather seat (lowest front edge) have detached themselves. Adhesives or sewing required. The ride is a tad light - meaning not stout/solid and stable. Strictly applying money spent vesus a quality product in return, it would have been worth spending it elsewhere.
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Lexis ES 350
John, 04/05/2019
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
You are getting a Lexis for the price of a Toyota!
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Great place to spend time
Moulin Rouge, 02/13/2020
updated 02/16/2021
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We've enjoyed the 30k miles we've put so far on our used Limited. It's our third second-hand Avalon and all have been quiet, quick, and comfortable. No unexpected repairs, only scheduled maintenance. We swapped out the 2013 JBL stereo for a higher-end 2019 model with the latest connectivity (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Garmin) so long highway trips are a multimedia joy. Heated & cooled seats, great stereo, low road-noise, nice handling — there's lots to like here. We verified through Toyota records that our car had the notorious problem seatbacks replaced early in its life. If this Avalon performs like our others, we'll get 100,000 trouble-free miles for such low dough, then sell it on Craigslist and get another ... used Avalon.
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Good car if you have low expectations
redfishfl, 10/16/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have been a happy Toyota customer all my adult life (now 55 and had only one non-toyota). I am very frustrated with this car. I suppose if one has low expectations, then this is the car for you..I feel like a sucker for purchasing it.. I feel like I have a 'super Corolla',... not at all the car I wanted to give my wife. We purchased this car for long rides, and I only see this being acceptable for around town. Toyota has taught me a lesson I will not forget. It seems to me that Toyota has left the upscale market, and is leaving that for Lexus' territory. Seriously, I'm not being too harsh. Check it out for yourself.
Very Disappointed!!
optimusprime1, 06/27/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
A new car and the Headliner is already peeling, the dealership gave no explanation and said they have ordered a new one, seriously is this new Toyota standards. Cabin noise is too much on the highway. Took to my dealer, the supervisor of the service center said cabin noise was normal. For a high end car which is comparable to the Lexus ES350 I think the cabin noise is too much and Toyota must do something about it. Anyone else who has the Avalon please put your reviews on NHTSA.gov and Edmunds. AT 75 mph I hear a lot of wind noise around the car and at one point there was a lot of noise coming from the front windshield and Toyota and the dealership are not willing to fix it.
Stretched Camry
Roger Evans, 10/31/2015
updated 11/05/2018
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Drive it a day or 2 before you buy it. Not the soft ride of the pre 2013s. Great handling, performance, gas mileage, cabin space reliability. Decorative panels on passenger seats must be replaced as a recall. I like the power and mileage(30-31) of the v6.fits in well in any parking lot. It is a longer car to navigate in parking lots. Great road trip car
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fast and funny
willard mack, 04/13/2017
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this is a very fast car, However if you like to move when you are on the hwy this is the car for you.
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Great Traveler
John, 06/07/2017
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Enjoyed this Avalon for four years. Needing to add a few accommodations due to my age so moving to a SUV type vehicle. Low mileage and looks hardly used - a great buy.
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Adventures with an Avalon
Tasha , 06/15/2021
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just a great car
Remarkable vehicle
Avalon2013, 03/22/2022
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Does everything right, virtually nothing wrong. Striking design but also doesn’t look too weird. Comfortable seats, spacious interior, giant trunk. A far more elegant look and feel than a Camry. Worth the upgrade!
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Clock of Avalon is a big disappointment
sl465, 01/22/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 30 people found this review helpful
Everything seems to be perfect with 2013 Avalon. But, unfortunately, the clock is awful, to say the least. It is not digital, and you can only read 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, or 15, 30, and 45 minutes. In-between there are no marks. So, one literally has to stare at the clock for a minute to judge the positions of hour and minute handles in order to figure out the exact time. A clock inside a car should be functional not for decoration purpose, because when one is driving on the highway, he has only microseconds to read the clock without causing an accident. It is totally beyond me why Toyota "design" a clock that people can't read the time from.
did i buy a lemon?
shades2, 08/09/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 34 people found this review helpful
it was our 30th annivery i wanted too suprise my wife with something really nice i bought her the 2013 avalon tour loaded too the max with two tone leather .1st 1500 miles was great then the back of the drivers seat broke 2200 miles the passenger seat broke....2600 miles the neadliner gave way....they have fixed this but they say toyota has no cure fore the problem n so the car has 2800 miles now for that 40000 i gave for this theres no way i could have these problems all ready already been thru the chain of command and what did i get?..call us if you have any more problems.....
Phone interface average
David, 05/01/2016
updated 11/04/2019
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I would like to see a software upgrade so that I could see what is on my phone screen instead of the Entune interface on the dashboard monitor. Everything is on the phone, don't need the Entune program.
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Avalon: The Thinking Man’s Mercedes
Joe Sedita, 06/18/2018
updated 12/20/2021
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quiet, roomy, swift, smooth
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Just OK not luxurious like a Lexus
Van, 04/21/2016
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you're looking to go with the so called higher end Toyota in hopes of saving money over a comparable ES 300 or 350, don't do it. It won't work because the Avalon isn't as luxurious.
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Disappointment
jamjchir, 05/20/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am on my fifth and possibly last Toyota. The changes they have made have all been a huge disappointment. Toyota changed the navigation and it is a huge step backwards. We have only had the car for three weeks and are looking to sell it already. It is a beautiful car but not worth the price. Car has too much technology and makes it complicated to use.
F-150 and Tundra ride much better
nomotoy, 11/04/2013
updated 11/05/2019
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 34 people found this review helpful
My chiropractor suggests a different car. At 8K miles the rattles were popping up all over. This continues and dealer says it is normal. Empty car seat, controls, my flesh and my clothes shake and vibrate (sometimes violently) if the road isn't perfectly smooth. The "fuel mgmt system" allows one to drive less than 350 mi before refueling even tho there is still >100 miles fuel on board. e.g. all four displays reporting the need for fuel must be ignored and I have to go by the odometer. Dealer & Toyota say that can't be changed. "Dist to empty" = 0 really means >100 miles to empty. Brake Assist feature is truly dangerous in heavy traffic. I happen to be strong enough to press my own brakes but Toyota knows better than I!
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Very pleased from a car guy
jtallequipment, 12/26/2012
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have 1000 miles on my 2013 Avalon. I am very impressed with the car. I am a bit of a car nut. I own 5 cars, a 1970 Trans Am, a 1976 Bronco, both consistent show winners, a Corvette convertible, and a Z71 Tahoe. I purchased the Avalon on November 30. I traded in a 2009 Cadillac CTS that was loaded with every option, 3.6 DI engine and all wheel drive. I do not regret my decision at all. This car is fantastic. In comparison to the CTS the car is quiter, smoother, handles better and I think its faster. It is much roomier and the fit and finish are first rate. I first test drove the 2013 ES and I find that the Avalon is less soft, more of a drivers car and the quality seemed the same.
ES400 for Toyota Price
John S, 04/03/2017
updated 10/05/2018
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car for the price!
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Bets Car I've ever owned!
Mike R, 09/15/2022
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very Dependable! No major issues in nine years. New car tires were not the best on snow but it has been the longest I've ever owned one car. Still keeping it.
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Baby LS
Ray D, 08/26/2023
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No dislikes, ultra smooth engine and trans. operation. Timeless styling.
Pretty Good Car
Ashley, 04/16/2024
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2013 Avalon Turning with 113,555 miles on it. I’m the only owner. I’ve had to replace a few minor things that have not been covered by my extended warranty but she’s still running good, looking good! Looking forward to many more years & miles.
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A Great car!
Aeb, 07/16/2024
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You wouldn't think a sedan this size we accelerate as it does. A STRONG 3.5L V6
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I'll Miss You
Barb, 05/30/2025
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Enjoyed driving this vehicle over the years==and miles (175,000). Time to trade as husband passed away. Only complaint: panel under engine was so low that I had encounters with high bumper stops in parking lots or debris on ground and it had to be replaced three times.
Cook ride
Ms Classy, 05/09/2017
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Works for me
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Nice sporty yet luxury ride
Jane D, 10/03/2017
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles close to the road, hugs curves. Leather interior , nav, sunroof, and other perks makes it safe and fun.
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Amazing body
GA, 05/04/2023
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the one