Name: 2015 Toyota Avalon
Brand: Toyota

Toyota Avalon

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2015 Toyota Avalon owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Paint And Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"Trim on the exterior roof popped up at the end of the weld gutter. It was glued in place with Gorilla glue and painters tape - so far so good."

Anonymous, TX (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

Loose interior trim or moldings

"This is the same problem rrported previouly"

Anonymous, PA (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

Other paint & trim problem

"This plastic coating came with the car when new. I remember asking if the dealer could remove it and they refused as Toyota made it that way and might void warranty or some b.s. like that."

Anonymous, TX (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

"Both front seats have a plastic trim around the bottom. Both have broken and are separated from the seat. Occasionally this interferes with operating seats."

Anonymous, PA (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Repainted entire car due to peeling paint on white vehicles. Toyota recall covered metal parts only. I had to pay out of pocket to paint the bumpers to match as Toyota did not cover matching the bumpers/plastic parts."

Anonymous, CA (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

"In 2018 the clear coat paint started blistering on half of the roof & trunk. Took car to deal and they did nothing for us."

Anonymous, TX (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

"Paint at edges of hood, roof joints and where fender and hood meet are chipping away"

Anonymous, VA (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

Rust

"The hood latch cable has broken 2 times since 2018 and had to be replaced. There started to be evidence of rusting around the outside door handles about two or three years ago."

Anonymous, NY (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

Steering And Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Ball joints

"Toyota dealership said they needed replacement, so replaced them. No operational problems."

Anonymous A., GA (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

Steering wheel vibration

"Stared around July when I turned the wheel heard a clicking type sound. Went on for 3 to 4 months and had it fixed"

Anonymous, TX (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

What Owners Say

Fuel injection system

"Wires to the #2 and #4 fuel injector clips broke off at the top of the injector plugs. Scan showed missing on #2 and #4 cylinders and suggested plugs and or coils as possible problems. After purchasing plugs and coils I noticed that both wires on the #2 injector and one wire on the #4 injector was broken at the top of the injector plug. Inspection of the wiring harness showed the wires to the injectors were too short and had been under tension prior to breaking. I located replacement plugs with 6-inch pig tails and soldered them in place."

Anonymous, CA (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Don't recall the exact failure but it was a sensor and we were advised to not drive the car. Had it towed and repaired."

Anonymous A., SC (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"Tire sensors failed and had to be replaced. Cost $1100"

Anonymous A., OR (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

"Paint failure due to chipping, fading, etc. The factory had a recall and repainted the vehicle completely at the dealer paint and body shop."

Anonymous, AL (2015 Toyota Avalon XLE 3.5-L V6)

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

What Owners Say

Heated or cooled seats

"Heated drivers seat does not work. Only cool air blows no matter the temperature selected."

Anonymous A., GA (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Squeaking

"Squeeing was taken care of"

Anonymous, (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Every time I am on a phone call using bluetooth, the infotainment system will reboot a few minutes into the call and disconnects the bluetooth. Once it reboots it will reconnect the call but do it again in a few minutes. Dealer tried installing an update but it did not fix the issue."

Anonymous, UT (2015 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5-L V6)

Noises And Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Air or water leaks

"Water pump needed to be replcased, per dealership (during routine maintenance inspection)"

Anonymous, NJ (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Door handle

"The rear driver door handle broke off in my hand."

Anonymous, TX (2015 Toyota Avalon Touring 3.5-L V6)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

Toyota Avalon

Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Paint And Trim

What Owners Say

Steering And Suspension

What Owners Say

Fuel System/Emissions

What Owners Say

Exhaust

What Owners Say

Engine Electrical

What Owners Say

Brakes

What Owners Say

In-car Electronics

What Owners Say

Noises And Leaks

What Owners Say

Body Hardware

What Owners Say

Engine Minor

Engine Major

Transmission Major

Climate System

Drive System

Transmission Minor

Electrical Accessories

Engine Cooling

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