Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Toyota Avalon has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 228 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V499000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V227000 STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 72 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
Of the 228 complaints on file, 36 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 228 complaints, owners report 21 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Toyota Avalon is generally reliable but faces issues with the accelerator pedal and steering that have led to recalls and complaints. While serious problems are not very common, potential buyers should be cautious about these known issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| accelerator pedal | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| steering column | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| brake master cylinder | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads and rotors every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sticky accelerator pedal
- Loose steering column
- Spongy brake pedal indicating issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.