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Great Value, Reliability and Performance
S. C. Charles, Norfolk, VA, 05/23/2016
updated 06/02/2025
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've owned the Avalon Limited for just over a year and I'm very pleased with the performance, comfort and economy of this full-size sedan. There are a few minor annoyances that all cars have. Updates to the NAV are expensive, Road noise a bit more than a car of this class should have and oral commands to the NAV and phone are problematic. The high points are the ride is both firm and comfortable, the quality of the interior is exceptional, the sound system is very high quality, the engine is powerful and the effortless, shifting of the transmission is smooth and flawless, the MPG in a full-size car with 268 HP is unbeatable. I did purchase the vehicle used with 8K miles on it at a substantial discount to the sticker price and I feel I received a great value for a car I'll drive for at least 10 years. The reliability of a Toyota is accurately stated by biased and unbiased authorities alike. Suffice to say I'm very happy with the purchase and looking forward to driving this car for a long time. *Update I've now owned the car for 2 years (over 10,000 mile driven) and could not be happier with the purchase. I've experienced no mechanical issues and the car is as good as the day I brought it home. Great Job on the redesign and continued reliability Toyota! I'd gladly buy it again today! Update I've now owned the car for 3 years and my initial review was accurate the cars interface with the phone/NAV has improved. The mileage is very good at 28.5, the handling of the vehicle is that of a sports car, the ride is a bit rough for a luxury car but very quiet and smooth. I'd buy the car again without a thought. Update I’ve now owned the car for over 4 1/2 years and have nearly 52,000 miles on it, I’m still very happy with the vehicle it has been extremely reliable with no mechanical breakdowns, there is no rattling or shaking everything is still solid and the car performs extremely well. The only maintenance the vehicle has required is scheduled preventative maintenance including tires. This has been by far the best vehicle I’ve owned in my 35 years. Update, I’ve owned the Avalon for nearly 6 years and can happily report I’ve had no mechanical issues or breakdowns, I’ve only replaced the battery. I’ve only noticed one anomaly and that is the rear window shade will extend to the up position un-commanded when the car is been parked outside in the heat. I would definitely buy this car again. Currently awaiting the 2022 version and will consider purchasing next year. *Update I've owned the Avalon now for nearly 7 years and am still very happy with the purchase. I've experienced no mechanical issues or breakdowns and now have over 71,000 miles on the odometer. I do have one growing issue and it's minor in the overall picture but to be fair must be noted. The entire front of vehicle, hood, front facia and fenders have a many rock/paint chips. It will have to be repainted, it's a maroon car that is almost white on the front. The paint must be very thin or improperly applied at the factory. I've looked at many Gen 4 Avalon's and very few have the same anomaly. This is a very minor complaint but should be noted to give a fair and balanced review over time. Overall, knowing what I know now after 7 years I would happily purchase this vehicle again. Update I’ve sold the 2014 Avalon Limited to purchase a 2021 GEN five Toyota Avalon Limited that I’ve owned for two years and absolutely love by far the finest car I’ve ever owned.
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2015 Avalon Limited
tome1, Rochester, NY, 02/26/2015
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
So far, other than ride quality we enjoy our new Avalon. Very responsive, excellent power, electronic package is very nice (a lot of safety features).
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We Call It "The Turnip"
Dave Kopczynski, Buffalo, NY, 08/26/2015
updated 02/22/2022
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
After owning nothing but Camrys since 1989, and being completely satisfied with them, we decided to "upgrade" to the Toyota "Flagship", assuming that it would be nicer than the Camrys. This was the biggest car buying mistake of my life! Our 2014 Avalon Limited has the harshest ride and the most road noise of any car we have ever owned. We refer to it as "The Turnip" because we feel the ride and noise would be what you would expect from a turnip truck used on a farm to transport vegetables. The seats are about as comfortable as sitting on a sheet of plywood. Understand that we think the deep metallic red Avalon is one of the prettiest cars on the road. We get a lot of compliments on the appearance of the car, and I always try to sell it to the people making the compliment. However, when new people ride in the car, the comment is something like, "What were you thinking? Did you even drive this thing before you bought it?" Regrettably, I didn't drive the car; I went entirely on Toyota's reputation for quality and the terrific Avalon reputation for a quiet, almost luxury car ride, in an affordable vehicle. Toyota says they redefined the ride to appeal to a younger (40-ish) group of potential buyers. I really don't see where a "neck-snapping" noisy ride would appeal to people in any age group. A few other complaints: 1. Navigation system is already out of date; 2. Analog and digital speed indications are different; 3. Rattles are starting to appear; 4. Sound system is very unimpressive compared to systems in our other cars. I have tried several times to trade this car for something (almost anything) else. Car dealers KNOW the Avalon's new reputation, and the trade-in value is below the low end of the Kelly Blue Book range of values. The saddest event was when I test drove a Ford F-150 pickup truck and the ride quality and lack of road noise was FAR superior to the Avalon. Summary: If you feel you simply MUST consider this car, take it for an EXTENDED test drive before signing the paperwork!! Drive down a highway at 60 MPH and just listen to the road noise!! There doesn't seem to be adequate sound insulation in the body. READ READ READ the reviews!!! Better yet, buy something else. Update: After trying several times, we have not been able to get rid of this car. Dealers know that this is not the quiet comfortable car that Avalon used to be. The car has very low mileage and is in absolutely flawless condition, but we have not been able to get within $2000 of KBB or NADA trade in value. This car was a very poor choice. Update 2/17: We still own this car because we have been unable to get any kind of a reasonable trade-in on the vehicle. We keep the car as a spare when someone in the family needs a car when their car is in the shop, etc.. This is not a problem since we have four cars for two drivers. We purchased a new all-wheel-drive SUV last November. Sadly, the SUV rides far better than the Avalon and, unbelievably, is quieter. The most annoying thing about this Avalon is that it could have been a wonderful car if they had only left it alone and kept the fantastic quiet comfortable ride for which Avalon was know up to the 2013 model. I enjoy reading other Avalon reviews where the Avalon is compared to "the Flintstone's car with granite wheels". At least I get a couple laughs out of the $35000 I threw away on this car. Update 2/18: Because we refuse to take a financial beating on "The Turnip", we still own it. We just couldn't find a dealer, including Toyota, who would even give us the "trade in" value toward list price on another car. We have two SUV's that ride much better than the Avalon, and are much quieter. The Avalon needed a complete 4-wheel brake job, including rotors, at 31,000 miles! Never had a car before that required a brake job at such a low mileage (usually, we get 60,000 or more miles out of brakes). Again I will state that this could have been a wonderful car if Toyota maintained the quiet and excellent ride quality that it was known for before the 2013 model. BTW, I bought a Subaru Outback for about 70% of the cost of the Avalon. The Outback is a pure joy to own: better, quieter ride than the Avalon! Shame on you, Toyota!! Update 2/19: As mentioned above, we didn't get rid of this car because of the very poor sale/trade in value. After 40.000 miles, we don't hate the car quite as much because we have experienced no problems requiring repairs. Routine maintenance has been all that has been required. The car still rides and sounds like a truck, but we have given up on that. What bothers us the most is that this could have been such a great car, had it been designed with a little more sound insulation and a better ride. I guess Toyota makes the same basic car that is quiet and has a great ride: it's called a Lexus!! Update 8/19: Car is still a noisy, rough-riding, uncomfortable, and very reliable and trouble-free car. We'll be stuck with this for years.
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2014 Avalon Limited
Bruce Colman, Santa Monica, CA, 04/28/2015
updated 04/30/2020
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought it new last fall, should have been an amazing product. The first winter the battery died, discovered it was a known problem with the Canadian dealer, lots of cars coming in on tow trucks with a battery with a bad cell. GPS system is useless, a five year old $150 Garmin has more features and is easier to use. I actually use a Gamin window mount GPS on road trips. The most discouraging part is the rattles in the roof, dealer had tried to fix them, several times over a year, bent the roof requiring more repairs, turns out the problem was common to many Camry/Avalons with a sunroof, the inner support binds with the outer roof at times, poorly engineered. Toyota had a maintenance bulletin, which required stripping the interior to add a kit, took over a year to sort it out. The rain sensing wipers would start normally, in heavy rain of wet snow, go on high and 'lock on high'. Spoke to other owners, same problem, required turning the wipers on and off to reset. My year 2000 BMW 528 never had these problems. Side mirrors do not always return to normal after backing up and going forward. Ended up trading the car in, definitely not recommended.
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New ride quality a big disappointment
rgilm123, Pleasant Grove, UT, 09/29/2014
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
37 of 42 people found this review helpful
As a previous owner of a 2002 & 2009 Avalon we were happy when we saw the new 2014 Avalon and bought one without doing much research. We made a Great Big Mistake! If you liked the ride of previous AvalonÂs you are in for a big disappointment. The ride is terrible! Overall the car is beautiful and the amenities are great but the poor ride cancels all that out. You will feel every crack and bump in the road. Not as a gentle ride but as a big old thump. Wish we would have taken the test drive on a rougher road before our purchase. We heard Toyota was trying to appeal to a younger market with new Avalon and it may appeal to them, but if you were a fan of the prior AvalonÂs do not purchase