2001 Toyota Avalon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
210
Seats
5 -6
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle alex J
Great car! Get it, any year or make
It drives smooth, reliable since 2001, no problems. Long trips are easy to taken had a sunroof . Great car for performance and luxury
accountCircle Michael F
Aa amazing and very reliable car to drive.
The vehicle I have has been so very reliability and amazing. I have had know major problems with the car since I bought it in 2001. Just oil change and breaks and battery. It has been a very comfortable car to drive, very quiet and smooth and also fun to drive. Gas mileage is very good and does great on the highway.
accountCircle Georginne E
It has a bench seat and is big enough to protect you in a crash
It is nice to drive, comfortable, get good gas mileage. Big to protect in case of a crash. Bench seat in front, so not crammed into a form fitting bucket seat
accountCircle Kelly M
I love my Toyota but it could use some more features.
I love the way it drives. One thing I wish it had would be an auxiliary cord plug-in. I also dislike how even when I turn off the air conditioning or heat, air will still blow out of the vents. But it is really reliable and have barely had any issues with it. I have put a lot of miles on it.
accountCircle Dawn E
Roomy and powerful surprise.
I bought my Toyota avalon from the original owner when the car was sixteen years old. It had very low mileage, damage to the body, and sun damage. This is how much faith I have in the Toyota vehicle. It is been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. No problems other than sunroof sticking and some squeaking sounds in the undercarriage. I believe that is due to exposure to the extreme weather and elements in the state in which the vehicle was parked. . It's actually very comfortable and roomy and has more power than people expect from a compact vehicle. I will definitely look into another Toyota when this baby is ready to be retired.
accountCircle Lee T
Quiet, reliable, and great for the family.
Quiet, spacious, and great gas mileage! The screen displays how many miles you have until your out of gas and has saved my life on numerous occasions. The heat works great in the winter and the ac is perfect in the summer! Safe, reliable, and very ahead of its time. This car has features some newer models don't even have.
accountCircle Jennifer S
I have had almost no problems with this car. I only need to do oil changes and replace the tires, and that's it. I have confidence in the Toyota brand.
Comfortable and reliable, drives like a smooth ship.
accountCircle Robert B
This Toyota is a very reliable vehicle. I have had to do only minor repairs, which were very easy to perform.
My car has electric adjustable seats and a sunroof which make driving very comfortable and enjoyable. I have had very few problems with this vehicle. The few repairs that I have had to do have been easy to perform.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shalana V
It has a good engine but the car is old and has problems
Reliable but old. At this time i am,ready for a newer car. Old cars require lots of maintenance. I don't want to put any more money into the car
accountCircle Mandy C
Smooth ride with comfortable seats and loaded with neat features.
It gets great gas mileage. It drives smoothly. It has a roomy back seat and trunk. It is comfortable. It has heated seats, hood factory CD player and radio. It has features on the dash indicating outside temp, etc. It is easy to drive. It has a sunroof and neat storage compartments.
accountCircle Michelle B
To take care of my car my car will take care of you.
Very dependable, it drives real fast, very comfortable to sit in it has a lot of them for my kids and my friends and all of their stuff and all of my stuff my mom all her stuff mom and all of his stuff.
accountCircle Renee S
Reliable car with longevity.
Toyota's are super reliable and easy to repair, I have had Toyota's pretty much my whole driving life! The comfort is good, this particular year does not quite have the music capability I would like but that is to be expected from a 2001 car. Good room in the backseat and excellent truck capacity.
accountCircle Madeline S
The sound system is amazing.
Sometimes my car tends to smell like gas. The battery tens to not be able to hold a charge or start up sometimes. The mileage is also very high and my radio light does not work. My car charger port is faulty and barely works. My back right window does not work.
accountCircle Kimberly G
It is a good reliable car. Has 4 doors and a sunroof.
I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon. It is silver in color. 4 door. Leather interior. It has a tear in the passenger side seat. It is a gas saver a really good reliable car. Automatic locks. All the windows roll down. And it has a sunroof. I had the car for 2 years so now it is time for a new one.
accountCircle Julianna P
Compact cute little car easy to drive.
It is nice kind of out of style, seats are leather, automatic windows and locks. Radio is just tape CD or am/FM. No technology. Good ac & heat! Not a ton of room in the back but enough, trunk is decent size & gas is on driver side, old fashioned speedometer.
accountCircle Kimberla R
Others should know that the car needs work
I dislike a lot about the car. It is never clean. My son keep it filthy.

Toyota Avalon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XL w/Bucket Seats
210 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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XL w/Bench Seat
210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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XLS w/Bench Seat
210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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XLS w/Bucket Seats
210 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Toyota Avalon Owner Reviews

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5 stars 53%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Robert B on May 21, 2021
This Toyota is a very reliable vehicle. I have had to do only minor repairs, which were very easy to perform.
My car has electric adjustable seats and a sunroof which make driving very comfortable and enjoyable. I have had very few problems with this vehicle. The few repairs that I have had to do have been easy to perform.
accountCircle Julianna P on March 25, 2021
Compact cute little car easy to drive.
It is nice kind of out of style, seats are leather, automatic windows and locks. Radio is just tape CD or am/FM. No technology. Good ac & heat! Not a ton of room in the back but enough, trunk is decent size & gas is on driver side, old fashioned speedometer.
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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Avalon has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #2 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Avalon has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2001 Toyota Avalon A Good Car?

Yes, I love it. It’s reliable and I have to do very little maintenance on it, even though it’s an older car.
Christy R.
It is dependable and rides very good. It is a nice car for traveling. It has great leg room and the seats are leather.
horace S.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Toyota Avalon?

Very reliable. The only problem I've had with it over the years is the ac belt makes a squeaking sound when I turn it on.
Ruth S.
It is reliable. The problem we have now is the lights on the dashboard is not completely lit to see the time.
Alejandra G.

Is The 2001 Toyota Avalon A Good Value?

The car was bought used and we made around $2700. At the time it was a good value for us because our original car caught fire.
Samara R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Toyota Avalon transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: For the 2001 Toyota Avalon, the proposed transmission fluid capacity iS8 US quarts and utilizes Dexron ViATF as defined by the factory specs. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be serviced and...

What is the 2001 Toyota Avalon knock sensor location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Avalon has two knock sensors; one at bank 1, and one at bank 2. You'll find them located in the "V" between the two cylinder banks. You'll need to remove the intake manifold to properly access...

How do I perform the 2001 Toyota Avalon security system reset?

Answer: Resetting the anti-theft system in Your 2001 Toyota Avalon is fairly simple to do. It will only take around 15 to 19 minutes of Your time, on average. The first thing You will need to do is go to the driver's...

What is the transmission fluid capacity of a 2001 Avalon?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Avalon came standard with A4-speed automatic transmission and they made available no option this year for a manual transmission. This transmission will have a total fill capacity of 8 US quarts....

Does the 2001 Toyota Avalon have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a timing belt. Unlike a chain that is designed to last the life of the vehicle, a belt needs to be replaced routinely. Toyota recommends replacing this part every 60,000...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety