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Toyota Avalon: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
8 complaints · 0 recalls
21 complaints · 2 recalls
10 complaints · 3 recalls
67 complaints · 4 recalls
24 complaints · 2 recalls
14 complaints · 2 recalls
23 complaints · 3 recalls
52 complaints · 2 recalls
96 complaints · 4 recalls
160 complaints · 4 recalls
30 complaints · 4 recalls
106 complaints · 1 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2011?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Toyota Avalon’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Toyota Avalon head-to-head →