2002 Toyota Avalon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 City / 29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
210
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nicolette E
Toyota makes well made vehicles that are reliable, dependable and they have fantastic safety ratings.
I bought my Toyota Avalon after having my Honda Civic repossessed. Being without a vehicle for a couple of months with having small children was very challenging. I live the spaciousness of the interior of my vehicle and that is is reliable. Given its age there are some mechanical issues but that is to be expected.
accountCircle Kristal W
Toyota vehicles are GREAT and everyone should have one!
I love my car. I've had very little to no problems with it. I would recommend a Toyota to anyone and everyone because they are great cars!
accountCircle Kat T
It is durable. My car is 16 years old and feels like it is only a few years old.
I get great mileage. It performs well. It is very comfortable. Low maintenance requirements. Handles beautifully. No complaints.
accountCircle Tai E
Safety features on my car
I love my vehicle due to safety features, good gas mileage and stylish
accountCircle Bob C
The car rides smooth and is reliable.
The car rides very smoothly. The car has good acceleration. The car has a good mpg or miles per gallon.
accountCircle Henry V
Trouble free and comfortable.
Over 240000 miles with no major problems. Purchased used about 6 yrs ago with 135000 miles on it. Use mobile one synthetic oil and fram filter and change @6000 miles. Change timing belt every 90000 miles. Runs great and very comfortable. Even the back seats have great room and comfort.
accountCircle Samuel W
The Toyota Avalon has leather seats the heat up. It has a sunroof.
No problems still in running condition. I do need a new tape deck or stereo. CD's stuck in the factory stereo. Tires are good. I just installed a new car battery. I also installed new windshield wipers. The black paint on the front of the car is chipping. The car could use a new paint job.
accountCircle Adrian S
Worth the money and reliable Toyota. I love it.
It is a really good car. It is been running since 2002 without a problem. They only problem is one of the belts makes a squeak sometimes. It is when I turn on the air conditioning in the summer. We've had the belt tightened, and that'll fix it for a bit. Overall I love this car. It is reliable, which is important to me.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nathan M
Has had a lot of issues, but it's roomy.
My car has had a ton of issues in the last year or so, but that is probably just because it is so old. It doesn't get great gas mileage, but the seats are roomy, so it's pretty good for road trips.
accountCircle Leslie G
Luxury Toyota Avalon 2002
Toyota Avalon is very spacious, comfortable leather seats. Runs very well for its 2002 age. Recent issues with the stereo, but as it is original it may need to be replaced soon.
accountCircle Isabella L
Toyota is a little out of style.
My Toyota is a bit out of date. It has an old radio with a cassette and I cannot plug in an AUX cord. It has comfortable seating and it has 2 TVs inside which I can watch movies with if I have the CD's. The car can fit 9 people and it is a big car that is good for road trips as it can fit a lot.
accountCircle Thomas W
Old Toyotas are still great cars!
My vehicle has not given me any problems and the six cylinder engine has turned out to be quite powerful and quick. It has been very reliable and has an luxury interior with options including a jbl sound system with a six disc CD player, am - FM radio and tape deck. It has air conditioning, power steering and brakes, power windows, power sunroof and a power trunk release.
accountCircle Tiffany H
It is a safe and comfortable ride! It shows no signs of breakdown. Great durability
I wish it was better on gas mileage. Other than that I love it
accountCircle Emily B
It is very reliable and comfortable. It drives well, has a lot of room inside and in the trunk, and is easy.
I don't like how huge it is, it is sometimes hard to park and maneuver. I do like how spacious it is and the stereo is great. It is also reliable
accountCircle Kate L
The Toyota Avalon is a reliable car that requires only minimal upkeep to run well for years.
It is a good and reliable car for it's age. I wish that it got better gas mileage. I also wish that it had an aux port, but that was not standard in older cars.

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
210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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XLS
210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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2002 Toyota Avalon Owner Reviews

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5 stars 68%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kat T on May 1, 2021
It is durable. My car is 16 years old and feels like it is only a few years old.
I get great mileage. It performs well. It is very comfortable. Low maintenance requirements. Handles beautifully. No complaints.
accountCircle Jose G on March 9, 2021
The sunroof definitely gives the Toyota Avalon an attractive look .
It's a great car have never had any major issues. Drives very smooth on the highway and accelerates great. Very comfortable leather interior and exterior has kept its shine the paint is of good quality.It definitely has made it my #1 choice of vehicle and if I could afford to buy a new or used Toyota brand vehicles I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Owners

The 2002 Toyota Avalon has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 12 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Toyota Avalon has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #1 of 12 other Large Cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2002 Toyota Avalon fuel pump location?

Answer: If You would like to know where the fuel pump is located on the 2002 Toyota Avalon, look no further. The fuel pump on the Avalon is located right inside of the gas tank. If You want to have the fuel pump...

How do I reset the security system in the 2002 Toyota Avalon?

Answer: Resetting the security system for Your 2002 Toyota Avalon will be very easy as long as You have access to Your key. You'll need to put it in to the ignition and switch it in the on position but don't start the...

Where is the knock sensor located in the 2002 Toyota Avalon?

Answer: The knock sensor in the 2002 Toyota Avalon is just beneath the intake near the deepest point of the engine block. To access it, You will need to remove both intake manifolds. As its name suggests, the knock...

Where is the fuel filter located in the 2002 Avalon?

Answer: The location of the fuel filter on the 2002 Toyota Avalon is on the driver side below the master cylinder and the air filter box. You are able to change the fuel filter without removing any other components,...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety