NHTSA has 243 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Avalon[1]. The biggest group, 85 complaints, names the speed control component[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners filed most often, biggest first.
- Speed Control. 85 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car revving or speeding up when they wanted to slow down, and cruise control that behaved oddly. Some say they had to shift to neutral to stop.
- Structure. 30 complaints[5]. Owners describe body and cabin troubles such as noises from the front, water leaks with a musty smell, paint spots, a cracked dash and a broken seat housing.
- Engine. 27 complaints[6]. Owners describe an oil line that gave way and let the oil drain out, sometimes with no warning light. Others mention a rotten egg smell from the exhaust.
- Brakes. 24 complaints[7]. Owners describe the car not slowing as expected, or sliding when they braked. Some of these stories end in a crash.
- Power Train. 23 complaints[8]. We did not read enough of these stories to describe them here.
- Air Bags. 20 complaints[9]. We did not read enough of these stories to describe them here.
- Electrical System. 17 complaints[10]. We did not read enough of these stories to describe them here.
- Steering. 16 complaints[11]. We did not read enough of these stories to describe them here.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Avalon is necessarily included.
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (16V396), June 2016. About 7,749 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (14V743), November 2014. About 3,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, burns. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V035), February 2010. About 271,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (10V017), January 2010. About 2,230,661 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal (09V388), October 2009. About 4,445,056 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death.[17]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 20 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD[18].
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 80 | 0 |
| 1996 | 109 | 0 |
| 1997 | 125 | 1 |
| 1998 | 178 | 1 |
| 1999 | 92 | 1 |
| 2000 | 173 | 2 |
| 2001 | 134 | 2 |
| 2002 | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 | 293 | 2 |
| 2004 | 205 | 3 |
| 2005 | 228 | 7 |
| 2006 | 360 | 7 |
| 2007 | 243 | 6 |
| 2008 | 349 | 6 |
| 2009 | 91 | 7 |
| 2010 | 46 | 7 |
| 2011 | 106 | 1 |
| 2012 | 30 | 4 |
| 2013 | 160 | 4 |
| 2014 | 114 | 4 |
| 2015 | 53 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25 | 4 |
| 2017 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 |
| 2019 | 72 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 | 27 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Avalon show 243 complaints and 6 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 28 model years listed, 24 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (8) and the most are for 2006 (360)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 Avalon?
The complaint record for this Avalon is led by one theme, speed control, which has the largest share of complaints[2]. That group also carries the most crashes, so it deserves a careful look before you buy[2]. The other groups are smaller, with structure, engine and brakes next in line[5][6][7]. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Check the recalls section on this page, since this model year has recalls on file[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Avalon?
- Owners filed 243 complaints in all[1]. Speed control leads the list, followed by structure, engine and brakes[2][5][6][7].
- Does the 2007 Toyota Avalon have recalls?
- Yes, this model year has recalls on file[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- Is the 2007 Toyota Avalon reliable?
- The record shows complaints across several groups, led by speed control[2]. Keep in mind that complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Toyota Avalon?
- See the fuel economy section on this page.
- Which year of the Toyota Avalon is best?
- See the year by year comparison on this page. It shows the complaint and recall record for each year[3].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Toyota Avalon
Compare all model years of the Toyota Avalon
Other Toyota models from 2007
Similar cars from 2007: large cars
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 243 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Toyota Avalon (47 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 35 injuries, 4 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 85 complaints name the speed control component group (32 crashes, 1 fires, 23 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Avalon model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 30 complaints name the structure component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,954). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 41,650). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the air bags component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 11 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,935). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 16V396, filed June 2, 2016: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V743, filed November 19, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V035, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V017, filed January 21, 2010: Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 09V388, filed October 5, 2009: Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records