Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Avalon has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 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 #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 85 complaints
- Structure 30 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 47 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 35 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Avalon shows moderate reliability with 243 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. The highest complaint areas are vehicle speed control, structure, and power train. However, these complaints are generally balanced, suggesting average reliability, though data is slightly limited for a definitive assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$900 | very common |
| Structure | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
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 and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sticky accelerator pedal
- Unusual vibrations
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Sudden brake issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.