Is the 2013–2018 Toyota Avalon reliable?

Oil weeping from the timing chain cover.

Typically appears

70,000-100,000 miles

What to inspect

Shine a torch down the auxiliary belt side of the engine block to check for fresh oil misting or heavy grime build-up along the timing cover seam.

Typical repair

Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400

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.

Typical repair

Routine repair · £180–£700

Water pump seepage.

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Check for coolant residue at the pump.

Typical repair

Cooling component replacement · £220–£750

Rear power sunshade jams or makes a grinding noise.

Typically appears

50,000-70,000 miles

What to inspect

Turn the ignition on and engage reverse gear. Listen for grinding from the rear parcel shelf and verify the sunblind retracts smoothly without hesitation.

Typical repair

Interior trim repair · £90–£450

Knocking over bumps and poor damping due to leaking front struts.

Typically appears

50,000-80,000 miles

What to inspect

Apply full steering lock and visually inspect the front damper bodies behind the road wheels for fluid weeping or excessive dirt accumulation on the shock cylinder.

Typical repair

Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100