With 1 recalls and 106 complaints, the 2011 Toyota Avalon rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

106

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V0470002015-28-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.

A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Toyota Avalon's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 106 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering26

02Electrical System19

03Visibility/wiper9

04Unknown Or Other8

05Vehicle Speed Control8

106 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Avalon Fuel Economy

23mpg combined

20city

29hwy

$1,900/yr

The 2011 Toyota Avalon delivers 23 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Avalon - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Toyota Avalon

38States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

10412%

FLFlorida

829%

CACalifornia

516%

ILIllinois

475%

PAPennsylvania

435%

DCWashington DC

415%

GAGeorgia

404%

TNTennessee

334%

MDMaryland

293%

NYNew York

283%

AZArizona

263%

NCNorth Carolina

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MNMinnesota

243%

NJNew Jersey

233%

MOMissouri

222%

INIndiana

182%

MAMassachusetts

172%

KYKentucky

172%

UT16

WA15

CO15

OHOhio

152%

MI13

WI12

RI11

OR11

VA10

NH10

NV10

OK8

KS7

ID6

AL6

CT6

IA5

MS5

SC5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Toyota Avalon: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2011 Toyota Avalon a good car to buy?

The 2011 Toyota Avalon has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Toyota Avalon?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Toyota Avalon?

The 2011 Toyota Avalon delivers 23 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?

Out of 106 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2011 compare to other Toyota Avalon years?

Each Toyota Avalon model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Toyota Avalon overview page.