2011 Toyota Avalon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
65/100
#7 most-complained of 18 Avalon years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Toyota Avalon has 106 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #7 highest of 18 Avalon model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is steering (31 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 14 crashes and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 106
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 29 hwy
Top 2011 Toyota Avalon problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering31 (29%)
- Electrical System27 (25%)
- Engine15 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers14 (13%)
- Structure & Body13 (12%)
- Other10 (9%)
- Brakes8 (8%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
2011 Toyota Avalon recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V047000Jan 28, 2015Electrical System51,495 vehicles
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.
Risk: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
2011 Toyota Avalon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 29 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.
2011 compared with other Avalon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Toyota Avalon a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Toyota Avalon ranks #7 of 18 among Avalon model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 106 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (31 complaints), electrical system (27 complaints), and engine (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,950 miles.
- Does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Toyota Avalon, most recently reported 2015, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
- EPA rates the 2011 Toyota Avalon at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.