Toyota Avalon

19952022 · 30 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
25

The Toyota Avalon has been tested by the EPA across 30 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2022. Over this period, the Avalon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400213025MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400213025MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2022
25
2021
25
2020
25
2019
25
2018
24
2017
24
2016
24
2015
24
2014
25
2013
25
2012
22
2011
23
2010
23
2009
23
2008
22
2007
23
2006
23
2005
22
2004
22
2003
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Avalon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Avalon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota Avalon grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,604
Total Deaths
1,099

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.5%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
16.7%
DUI Involved
14.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

73%
Front
19%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes142
Fatalities
84
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2022
Fatal Crashes163
Fatalities
113
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2021
Fatal Crashes178
Fatalities
129
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2020
Fatal Crashes186
Fatalities
131
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2019
Fatal Crashes163
Fatalities
93
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2018
Fatal Crashes164
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2017
Fatal Crashes159
Fatalities
110
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2016
Fatal Crashes163
Fatalities
109
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2015
Fatal Crashes144
Fatalities
104
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2014
Fatal Crashes142
Fatalities
106
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2020
3
2019
4
2018
1
2017
1
2016
3
2014
2
2013
2
2012
3
2011
1
2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
7
2004
1
2003
1
2001
1
2000
2
1998
2
1997
1
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