1997 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"Comfortable, but unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering required major re-build, and separately, power steering went.
Front end vibrations that stayed fixed for 15,000 km then returned, and returned, and returned despite a variety of repairs and much money.
Repeated electrical shorts.
ABS module and sensors replaced.
General comments?
Very comfortable, but with substantial and numerous problems with reliability. Have kept the car for a prolonged period on the assumption that finally had done the last major repair. Wish I had traded it years ago - or never bought it in the first place. Put too much trust in the myth of Toyota reliability!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |