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We buy Toyota Avalons from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Toyota Avalon by year
The Avalon is a midsize car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 85 recalls and 3,431 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 80 |
| 1996 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 109 |
| 1997 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 125 |
| 1998 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 178 |
| 1999 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 92 |
| 2000 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 2 | 173 |
| 2001 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 134 |
| 2002 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 1 | 116 |
| 2003 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 2 | 293 |
| 2004 Avalon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 22 | 3 | 205 |
| 2005 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 7 | 228 |
| 2006 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 | 7 | 360 |
| 2007 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 | 6 | 243 |
| 2008 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 6 | 349 |
| 2009 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 | 7 | 91 |
| 2010 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 | 7 | 46 |
| 2011 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 | 1 | 106 |
| 2012 Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 | 4 | 30 |
| 2013 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 4 | 160 |
| 2014 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 4 | 114 |
| 2015 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 2 | 53 |
| 2016 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 4 | 25 |
| 2017 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 24–40 | 2 | 25 |
| 2019 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 25–44 | 5 | 72 |
| 2020 Avalon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 25–44 | 4 | 10 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Toyota Avalon problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Avalon, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Toyota Avalon: questions
How much is a junk Toyota Avalon worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Avalons with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Toyota Avalons that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 Avalon (360). Across all years, the most-reported components were vehicle speed control, air bags and steering.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most recalls?
The 2005 Avalon has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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