2013-2018 Toyota Avalon Buyer’s Guide - Reliability & Common Problems

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Here's a full buyer's guide video of the fourth generation 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon. I appreciate the way this sedan drives however, the interior and powertrain issues of the early model years is a concern. See my Lexus ES 350 Buyer's Guide: • 2013-2018 Lexus ES 350...
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Quick Review & Comparisons
03:04 - Specs
05:40 - Model Year Changes
08:31 - Reliability & Resources
12:12 - Additional Problems & Resources
17:01 - Avalon Market & Pricing
18:59 - CPO, Warranties, & Financing
24:40 - Conclusion
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@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

See my Lexus ES 350 Buyer's Guide Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mq6Uh6qk09zOmKM.html

@spanky6a28 2 ай бұрын

I bought my Avalon Limited with 62k, for 13k, in New York so far it runs great I had no issues so far (KNOCK ON WOOD) Love this car drives beautifully I have had it for a year now and am very satisfied with my purchase. I hope to be an owner of this car for a very long time. FINGERS CROSSED!

@DLR369_ 3 ай бұрын

Bought my 13 hybrid premium with 29K miles 1 owner. 7 years of ownership, and now at 90k miles, the body control module went out in year 5 of ownership, and i took it to an auto electrician and they fixed it. Aside from that, super smooth and reliable as hell! Some criticism with this car is that the shiny wrap around the interior by the head unit begins to peel away, same for the chrome around the a/c vent. The leather on the arm rests and (front) center console rest isn’t very good. But the leather on the actual seats, dash, and door panel is EXCELLENT. Car’s factory brakes and suspension still holding strong, a testament to how solid toyota builds cars.

@unfettered_vii Ай бұрын

Your analysis of the Avalon across multiple models speaks volume, thank you for that.

@user-ip2vx2pu2b 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2016 Avalon and I’m at 85k. And have had zero problems. I use full synthetic oil and good filters. Mine is the V6, Limited Edition. Get about 26 mpg overall. But I drive it hard at times. It has the sport or normal or eco drive system. I like that feature. Great car. Bought brand new

@greatgastly9625 6 ай бұрын

I recently purchased an Avalon (XLE Touring Sport Edition) last month and I'm so glad it's a 2015 since you mentioned the issues with the 2013-14. It's really a beautiful car and it drives super smooth. I hope it lasts a while with normal maintenance. Thanks for the great video!

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Massive congrats my friend very happy you got a 2015. I really don't think you will have any issues. There are people on forums with 2013s that also did not run into any issues so you should def be ok. Thanks so much for stopping by!

@MEGATRON70 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had my 2013 Avalon XLE for 9 years. She’s got 136K miles on her now and I’m happy to say I’ve never had any real issues. The pleather on the driver side arm rest and center console is cracking and looks worn but other than that she drives and smells like the day I got her. This car has been a great investment for me and I’m going to try and make it last another 9+ years!

@davidglad 6 ай бұрын

My dad has the ~16 Avalon hybrid. Only complaint I had was it felt underpowered climbing a snowy hill. Even in "2" snow mode. My dad seems to love it or else I'd still be willing to take it!

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Nice! Glad to hear it hybrid is def great for fuel efficiency. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective as an owner/one who has experienced the car my friend

@christofonobrown3659 6 ай бұрын

Great car, great work on researching this and presenting all information. Loving this series of videos.

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated my friend!

@davidray3558 5 ай бұрын

I recently purchased a one owner 2014 Avalon Limited with 32,000 miles. Overall condition is so excellent it's hard to believe the car is 10 years old. The documented maint. records were perfect with oil changes every 5,000 miles. One minor rear bumper accident reported but you can look as hard as you like and just can't tell. EVERYTHING works on this car and the best part is that my son fits in this car @ 6'-5" & 275lbs. The car is not a rocket ship, but it makes good power. For a large sedan, the gas milage is VG to excellent. I was going about 20mph and took the pedal quickly to the floor and broke the front tires loose on dry concrete. I hope my son let's me drive it once in a while😉

@sugarskulllyfe5890 5 ай бұрын

Yup I'm a big guy thats is why I want it reliability of Toyota and comfort of a full size

@Halfez248 6 ай бұрын

Waiting for when you will make the common problems for the Lexus GS 2013-2020! Keep up the good work.

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Will do my friend!

@Glenn-bi1od 14 күн бұрын

I have a 2011 that my wife had to talk me into buying. It's sort of stogy looking... but OMG.... what a pleasure to drive. Quiet, comfortable, powerful, reliable ... best car I ever owned that that includes my 2022 Lexus ES350 which lacks headroom but is surprisingly fast.

@PColumbus73 2 ай бұрын

Purchased a used 2015 Avalon XLE w/ 85,000 recently, overall it's a great car and has a good service history. The one complaint I would say is that the dashboard gets reflected onto the windshield (front and back), particularly on a sunny afternoon. It can be somewhat distracting. Looking at forums, they often suggest either polarized sunglasses or getting a dashmat.

@OcaOca 4 ай бұрын

Youre the best at this niche! Heads up 2016 was a facelift year

@MeynMotorGroup 4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend! And yes you are right the 2016s got a refresh 👍

@thomasassim-ita1787 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative video. I love the information you provide please keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤🎉

@MeynMotorGroup 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@salvatoretepedino2835 5 ай бұрын

I own a 2018 Avalon Limited. I've only had one problem with the water pump which the dealer replace under the warranty. The only other complaint I have is with the quality of the interior materials. The console arm rest, the door pulls and steering wheel are all showing significant wear. Also, the chrome trim on the driver side is showing wear. Other than that I'm pleased with the overall vehicle performance. I would have purchased another but sadly, as you know, the Avalon has been discontinued. So onward to the Lexus E350.

@mamdouhmorsy2099 5 ай бұрын

Happened with my 2018 Avalon ,, exactly same spots .i think because my was rental car , cheap interior!

@yumpinyiminy963 6 ай бұрын

Just (11/30/23) traded in my 2013 Avalon Limited V6 with tech pkg. In 11 years of ownership I only had 1 problem other than recalls. It was the gas door not opening. It was covered under warrantee. 2013 - 2014 had a few unique features that later builds did not. The limited came with a hidden CD player behind the 9" info screen. The screen folded down for access. Cool! Fog lamps. Not a biggy because the HID headlights washed them out. The info screen was integrated into the dash instead of looking like a tablet 2nd thought add-on. My biggest complaint was the ride quality. These years had on the higher trims, 18" rims with low profile tires. This along with a "sporty" suspension sometimes gave a harsh ride. Especially over expansion joints. Don't count these years out. Also look for a 2 tone interior. It really shows off the design. Honestly, if my 2013 Avalon drove and road as well as my 2024 ES 350. I would have kept it. Only 48,000 miles.

@lawdog43494 2 ай бұрын

We bought a 2015 Avalon Limited in Nov. 15. 42K sticker price and bought it for 32K. Currently has 48K miles. Always serviced at the Toyota dealer and we have had zero issues. A wonderful car.

@jeffpacetti5800 3 ай бұрын

I love these cars, hence why I’m watching this video. I have a 2013 Hyundai Genesis that I bought used with 60,000 miles on it for $17,000 in 2018. It is loaded with all options and the 3.8L V6. As I’ve been researching Avalons more more, it seems like my Genesis and this 4th generation Avalon are very similar. The biggest discrepancies are the Genesis is rear wheel drive and its V6 offers 333 hp and the transmission tuning is very poor for downshifts. To be clear, 99% of the time the car shifts flawlessly and smoothly but the other 1% of the time when I’m slowing to a stop and end up needing to hit the gas before I come to a stop (like approaching a red light that then turns green), there is a good three second hesitation as it hunts to find the right gear. Otherwise the two cars seem to be very similar. Oh and I’m sure the Toyota will last long into the 200,000 mile mark. I’m at 125,000 miles on my Genesis that have been problem free but I don’t expect it to have continued reliability past 200,000 miles like the Toyota will.

@user-vg7id8xw7o 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Limited, the car has problems with a rear curtain, cheap quality leather interior, chrome cup holders, air conditioning, and a small piece inside the steering wheel, but it is beautiful and wonderful. It has ambient lighting on the doors and cup holders, but there is lighting on the front dashboard. They added it from the 2014 model, but I bought this lighting from another car and installed it in my 2013 car.

@scottberkobien2721 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad I watched this. I’ve been eyeballing a 2013 Avalon at Right Toyota in Scottsdale, AZ. The one-owner, no- accidents car has 29,000 miles and a Carfax history of oil changes every 5,000 miles They want almost 21k but the deal breaker is the history of problems associated with this model year.

@MeynMotorGroup 5 ай бұрын

That maintenance history and low mileage is great. Perhaps if you can low ball the dealership and get it for $19k out the door it's not a terrible purchase but to sleep better at night, newer model years would help

@hp2510 4 күн бұрын

We are original owners of a 2010 Avalon Limited with 104k miles on great condition. We love the car & it still runs great with plenty of power & a smooth ride. Does yours have Laser Cruise which is the original version of "collision avoidance" & automatically brakes the car if someone pulls in front of u on the freeway. You can set the distance range. It has air cooled & heated seats gr & back. The only thing I don't like is the lack of of a backup cam or sensor which makes b/up parking difficult. Also we get 30+ mpg with ac on & 34-35 with it off!

@weirdtemple1217 6 ай бұрын

Well its me again, owning a 2015 Toyota Avalon Limited for 3 years, almost going on to 4 years, I can say that this car is indeed reliable. No problems at all (So far). Just regular oil changes, changed tires and do rust proofing every year. Yes the interior quality isn't good where there's few rips and tares in mine. But other than that, it's a really good daily driver car. I had a 2014 Avalon Limited also, but it was written off from an accident.

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear your 2015 has been reliable my friend! Thanks so much for sharing your ownership experience!

@AdventureArtist1 Ай бұрын

HI I am interested in a toyota avalon 2013 I found online but at a physical store. It has 46 thousand miles, looks in good condition, and I like the look. Do you think its worth it? Does it break down often? Is it expensive to repair? Would it be good for daily driving in california or for traveling to to arizona or beyond?

@stephendibari5010 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. When I retire in 4-5 years my 2002 Lexus ES 300 will have about 220k miles which is still nothing for that car. At that time I may look into a well preserved 5th Gen ES350 2011-12 or a 2015-18 Avalon. Just love my 02 ES300 so much and shortly after buying it 2 1/2 years ago I replaced several 20 year OEM parts so I may just keep it longer. It was a one owner and well taken care of. Currently at 179k miles it has plenty of life left

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Hello sir I hope you have been doing great! Nice, glad you replaced so many parts might be worth keeping for a longer period of time. Those early model year Lexus products were built so well and felt very smooth to drive.

@stephendibari5010 6 ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup hello to you also! Doing great thanks! Yeah literally put about the same amount of money into it compared to what I paid for it. Not complaining one bit. I replaced my alternator, starter, exhaust flex pipe, ac compressor (squealing but working), 4 struts (rear ones started leaking about 6 months after I bought it) and most recently front brake calipers. The small dealer I bought it from replaced the OEM muffler when I bought it in April 2021. Rides like new, not one squeak or rattle and everything still works. Yes I’ve seen your reviews on the 4th gen ES and you did a great job on them. As I’ve said a few times there’s a 2002 ES300 posted about 4 years ago on YT with at that time 590k highway miles with original engine and transmission! The 1MZ engine is amazing. Will be hard pressed to let go of it when I retire in 4-5 years. I just put too much into to let it go., maybe in 10 years from now

@markive9907 2 ай бұрын

Bought a 2013 in 2012 ,have 157k on it original brakes 4 th set of tires ,would take it from ca to NY in a heartbeat . Does not leak or burn oil .❤

@ApolloPS2 Ай бұрын

How often do u get your oil changed?

@markive9907 Ай бұрын

@@ApolloPS2 3- 4 k I think 2 times I’ve went 5 k but no more than that 👍

@AdventureArtist1 Ай бұрын

are they expensive to repair?

@markive9907 Ай бұрын

@@AdventureArtist1 don’t know it always runs 👍

@jasperdilincoln2341 6 ай бұрын

Glad he made a video about this Generation Avalon. I'm currently have a 2018 Camry which now the Transmission is going out. I also used to own a 2014 Camry a few years ago. Although everyone in world claims that the Camry is the best car out there, both of my Camry's haven't been. At this point im done with Camry, and want to try something different. I will be falling into some settlement money soon. I was looking at some Acura TLX( Base) but then the other part of me was saying just to pay cash for something cheaper under $20k and save the rest of my investment. And the Avalon came to mine. I even saw a pre owned 2018 BMW 330i with low miles. Yes the Avalon would last longer. So from what i heard. But at this point i really need something AWD 😕 and once again ready to move on from Toyota.

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that my friend but yea it happens a few of my friends had transmission failures with their toyotas and as good as these cars are, that's still a costly failure an owner has to deal with.

@jasperdilincoln2341 6 ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup 👍 agree

@thomasgodfrey758 2 ай бұрын

I had a 2013 Avalon XLE Touring and drove it from 52K to 218K before it was just totaled by a hit and run driver. Only thing I replaced was an alternator. Other than that it was all standard maintenance items. 3 batteries, original brakes and rotors made it to 125k, original struts made it to 185k, original plugs changed at 160k coils were still going strong. I was shooting for 300k !

@jeremyking3986 Ай бұрын

I really wanted an es350, but can’t get over the fact it needs premium gas, so now I’m looking at an Avalon limited, with literally the same chassis and engine. All the features but cheaper to drive and maintain

@lalajee143 Ай бұрын

I am looking at one on Facebook 2018 limited with 57k miles absolutely clean inside and out. For $18,000 Is it a good price?

@bradh6185 6 ай бұрын

How is the seat height of this generation? Is it easier to get in and out of this car than the 5th generation?

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

It's the same

@fadilolatunde9589 4 ай бұрын

I'm not really a car person, when you say 2015 Avalon. What year is written on the door jam and seat belts. 2014 or 2015

@dr_emmz Ай бұрын

Please I drive a 2017 toyota avalon, I was testing the manual mode because I wanted to try out the paddle shifters, and I put it on S and it showed me s4 then while moving slowly I quickly downshifted from s4 to s1 and the car made a funny behavior, I just wanted to be sure that I haven't damaged anything, thanks

@johnnyanderson3287 4 ай бұрын

I have bought the 2014 Toyota Avalon Limited back in July 2022 at 54K miles… So far, no issues whatsoever.. Before I bought the car, I test drove the 2013 Lexus ES350 at 92K miles. I am wondering which was the better car. The Lexus cost $2K less than the Toyota.

@Excalabur50 6 ай бұрын

We only have 4 Toyota sedans now in Aus, the biggest is the Camry all the rest are SUV's/utes and one people mover.

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Yea Camry is a great size for most Avalon/Crown is a nice luxury to stretch out in the back but Camry will get the job done for significantly less money

@waimeaguyz9074 4 ай бұрын

I think this is personal choice. You can find anything you want that's good or bad about a car. Everyone is different.

@Argedis 6 ай бұрын

The biggest issue with the Avalon is that same year ES 350's with similar mileage are around the same price. I think because there are way more ES 350's available. Might as well go Lexus imo.

@jayallen7368 4 ай бұрын

i have a 2018 not one problem already has 85k on it. All i done is oil changes and battery

@Gbaby1214 4 ай бұрын

Just bought a 2016 limited.

@user-ip2vx2pu2b 3 ай бұрын

You will love it. That’s what I own as well

@jamesanderson4014 5 ай бұрын

If the interior space was the same as 2012 Avalon we talking sweet all the way around.

@nickliberto8518 3 ай бұрын

It's the lack of style change that has doomed the Avalon. Reliability is the strong point of the Toyota brand....but the competition is coming up with warranties that extend the life of less expensive vehicles and the American pubic likes the packaging.

@Aniki1111 6 ай бұрын

These are great cars but I can't believe $15k for a 10 year old car, and that's not even including any interest, taxes, insurance, maintenance and fuel. The only good thing is it's almost Lexus level (in my opinion anyways). I like this way more than the crown and the V6 is nice. The Impala I got is my first car with a V6 and it's awesome to have the power when you need it

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Exactly brother the way all of those things you mentioned stack on top of each other really makes a lot of used cars crippling especially because this is a 10 year old vehicle as you stated. Def a good car tho very lexus like in how it feels.

@theodoreyoung8777 6 ай бұрын

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@theodoreyoung8777 6 ай бұрын

Yo bro good morning 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾🫡

@MeynMotorGroup 6 ай бұрын

Hey brother good morning, thanks for dropping in on this buyer's guide vid!

@theodoreyoung8777 6 ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup No problem bro 🤝😎

@alpha7ization 2 ай бұрын

4th gen looks way better

@brentaudi9354 4 ай бұрын

I have seen quite a few Lexus and Avalon models of all years with interior parts that actually melted and cracked. Dash, Doors, Seats. These are cars in Georgia. These cars smelled like burnt / melted plastic. They still want top dollar. Cracks me up.

@Tigerwarhawk 10 күн бұрын

I have a 2016 Avalon, and I stay in Louisiana. I don't have those issues at all, and we have many 100°+ days here.