Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Avalon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V024000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V295000 Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 14 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 10 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Avalon has a strong reliability track record with a few concerns mainly related to airbag ECU failures. Routine maintenance and addressing any recall issues promptly will ensure longevity.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag ECU | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Spare Tire Inflation | 0–10,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Unusual tire wear
- Excessive brake noise
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.