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Reliability Database
Toyota

Avalon

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.5)
4 Generations
13 Engines Rated
2,858 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 XX20
3 engines
929 complaints 🔥 7 ☠ 9
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.7)
→
2005-2012 XX30
3 engines
1,437 complaints 🔥 12 ☠ 7
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2013-2018 XX40
4 engines
386 complaints 🔥 4 ☠ 10
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
→
2019-2022 XX50
3 engines
106 complaints ☠ 1
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
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