2007 Toyota Avalon: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Toyota Avalon has 242 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and structure. Owners most often flag transmission shifting behavior/concerns (2019+ models): reports of sluggish acceleration, rpm flaring to 1500-2000 before shifting, delayed or non-smooth shifts, and owner concerns about long-term reliability of the ua80 8-speed automatic. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

242
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
46
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Toyota Avalon vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the Avalon?

Across the 10 Avalon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2018) to 242 (2007). With 242 complaints, the 2007 Avalon sits abovethe model's median of 97.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

vehicle speed control
84
structure
30
service brakes
24
power train
23
air bags
20

Recalls affecting the 2007 Avalon

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, C

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 16V396000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacom

vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Campaign 09V388000

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 10V035000

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETW

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, comfort, and value, particularly for used examples. The Avalon is consistently praised as a durable, spacious, and smooth-riding sedan capable of exceeding 200,000 and…

  • Transmission shifting behavior/concerns (2019+ models): Reports of sluggish acceleration, RPM flaring to 1500-2000 before shifting, delayed or non-smooth shifts, and owner concerns about long-term reliability of the UA80 8-speed automatic. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical system failure (Hybrid models): Isolated but severe incidents of complete dashboard warning light illumination and system failure, leading to lengthy repair times and part delays. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Avalon. See the full Avalon owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Avalon listings typically run $14,900–$28,044 across 2002 to 2021 model years.

Other Avalon model years

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