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2014 Toyota Avalon problems

A 2014 Toyota Avalon is now 12 years old, so an average example has covered around 162,000 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2014 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

The 2014 Toyota Avalon is 12 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 162,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.

Faults a 2014 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~162k miles an average 2014 car has covered.

TransmissionMedium

Occasional torque-converter shudder at light throttle.

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Feel for a vibration at 35–45 mph light acceleration.
CoolingMedium

Water pump seepage.

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check for coolant residue at the pump.

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

InfotainmentLow

Entune head-unit glitches / slow response.

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Test navigation, Bluetooth and screen response.
InteriorLow

Dashboard softening in hot climates.

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Press the dash top for tackiness.

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Toyota Avalon · frequently asked questions

Is the Avalon reliable?

Yes — it shares Camry V6 mechanicals and is very dependable.

Any Avalon engine problems?

The 3.5L V6 is strong; watch only for water-pump seepage.

What's the weakest point?

The Entune infotainment feels dated and can be glitchy.

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