Power Train Problems of Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon owners have reported 205 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (73 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (70 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Toyota Avalon

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while diving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle's engine and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle's windshield detached from the vehicle's frame.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

I purchased this vehicle as a preowned used certified from the Toyota dealership the car has broke down 4 times for the same exact issues all the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for service June 8 2024 purchased the car.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

S10 appropriate handling re Toyota vehicle sudden acceleration problem, owner of a 2006 Toyota Avalon experienced acceleration problem. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer noticed a problem in accelerating, decelerating and shifting gears in the transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the transmission failed to shift properly. In addition, when coming to a stop, the transmission downshifted violently with a loud bang. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

The vehicle started making a subtle vibration both in motion and stationary noise. The next day the vibration noise was a little worse. Took to dealer. They said it was a transmission problem. I questioned at under 60000 miles, the shrugged. 6964. 08 dollars later and 4 days, noise was gone.   Read details...




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