2007 Toyota Avalon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Toyota Avalon ranks 2nd-worst of 18 model years with a complaint index of 94 and 243 complaints. Engine problems dominate at 44% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,349, and the vehicle carries 6 recalls including the unintended acceleration pedal recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 18 Avalon years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 243
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 47
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 35
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 35 / 4
Top 2007 Toyota Avalon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine108 (44%)
- Structure & Body36 (15%)
- Brakes27 (11%)
- Electrical System23 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (9%)
- Airbags20 (8%)
- Other19 (8%)
- Steering16 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers12 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle speeds up on its own despite braking efforts.
- Some describe the vehicle crashing into obstacles or other vehicles after failing to slow down when the brake pedal was applied.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in several crash scenarios, including rear-end and frontal collisions.
- One owner described a knee airbag deploying with enough force to cause a severe leg laceration.
- Brakes reportedly caused the vehicle to slide or spin out of control on wet or icy roads before crashing.
- One engine-related incident involved a crash followed by an engine fire.
2007 Toyota Avalon recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- NHTSA 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Other271,417 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
2007 Toyota Avalon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Avalon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Avalon reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2007 Avalon 2nd-worst out of 18 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 94 and a verdict of Avoid relative to other Avalon years.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 Toyota Avalon?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 44% of the 243 complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 38,349.
- Does the 2007 Toyota Avalon have an unintended acceleration recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists a 2010 recall (09V388000) for accelerator pedals trapped by floor mats and another (10V017000) for a reinforcement bar fix, both covering the 2007 Avalon.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Avalon have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2007 Toyota Avalon, covering engine, structure, and other components.
- What year Toyota Avalon should I avoid?
- Among Avalon years, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2005, and 2013 all carry an Avoid verdict; 2007 has the second-highest complaint index at 94, behind 2006's 100.