2003 Toyota Avalon | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

21 City / 29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

210

Seats

6

Positive Owner Reviews

Jenny W

My car is the perfect balance between beauty, luxury, and muscle.

I love my Avalon. It handles great, and its luxurious. My kids love the sunroof. I love my lumbar support. I always know exactly how much gas I have left. My lights are automatic so I don't worry. It has high end torque so I get up and go fast and can maneuver through traffic at my own pace and agility. This car is smooth and luxurious. My oldest daughter is next in line for it. I am sure she'll love it as much as I do!

John Griffith

Dependable, very comfortable

Best car i ever owned

Rosie W

I have loved my moonroof. The splurge was worth it!

I have loved this car since I bought it new. Has had regular maintenance-new tires, rear brakes, oil changes, etc.. The exterior has a few dings and bad places from regular wear and tear. It has been hit in the rear once and was fixed and the I got hit again. Haven't bit he bullet to have it fixed just yet. Runs well and is a good car.

Ashlyn P

Absolutely Superb: the best car a girl could as for

I absolutely adore this car. It has almost 300,000 miles and is still just as wonderful as when I first got it. These cars are truly built to last and look stylish while they do. This car is quite large for a four door sedan, and definitely holds up well over the years.

Sara T

190,000 miles and still going strong

My car has been exceptionally reliable, with minimal major repairs after regular maintenance. I also find the comfort and quality of the vehicle to be wonderful, with the car looking very good even after all these years.

Virginia G

Toyota Avalon is easy to care for and will take you where you need to go for many years.

Car runs smoothly with little issues for years now. It's been a dependable car for us. I've had Toyota's throughout my life and they've always held up to even the roughest conditions.

Christopher Bailey

Avalon 03 Fantastic Car

I have 2003 avalon xls 251000 miles ,always well taken care of .Purchased a 2011 avalon great condition ,I would think nothing of driving 2003 car anywhere .Body got some problems ,but everything works .What a wonderful car to drive.no, did not sale yet ,I can only hope 2011 is as dependable .Chris B

Tom H

2003 Toyota Avalon xls review.

Drives very good. Handles smoothly. Has power and stops quickly. Great features. Gets excellent gas mileage. No major problems. Has over 124,000 miles and runs like new. Has seat warmers and sunroof. V6 engine with great pick up spread and can accelerate with ease.

Negative Owner Reviews

Jen K

Dependable Toyota she always starts and run great just want some of the new feature

Well for 15 year old car she not bad just old and worn out Toyota are very reliable cars just want a update on new feature

Charlie B

Built to last and as solid and reliable as they make em

Very , very solid and reliable car. Over 230k miles and still going strong. The only issues that I've had are the durability of the door handles. I've had to replace 2 interior handles and one exterior handle

Alex T

For a 2003 it gets good gas mileage 22. 3 mpg.

A little bit of a rough ride, but is a 218, 000 miles. Has been very reliable and not to many major breakdowns. Very big and spacious interior. Overall a good vehicle and would recommend it to someone else.

Linda P

It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

Like because it has good ac. Runs well. Dislike cause doesn't have all the modern features like the new cars.

Emma G

Toyota Avalon-a great first car.

The vehicle has good gas mileage which makes it really great when traveling far. Additionally, this is my first car so it is very easy to steer and the breaks are not too sensitive. The only thing I do not like is the fact that the car is older so it does not have the more contemporary capabilities such as Bluetooth.

Tessa G

The parking brake can be slightly touchy, but it just takes an extra second to release fully

It is a good car that gets me from a to b. The radio works well although the tape player and CD player both do not work

Kara b

It fits a lot in it. It doesn't have the best gas mileage but it lasts a long time

Not the best gas mileage. Trustworthy car. Large

Lisa H

This car has an awesome, smooth ride, and it is easy to get in and out of. My family members comment on the ease of entry and the smooth ride. Downside, there is an engine problem that no one seems to be able to pinpoint and it blows a lot of oil.

This car is roomy with a smooth and comfortable ride. Great for larger families as well as long distance.

Toyota Avalon Models

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

XL

210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats

XLS

210 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats

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2003 Toyota Avalon Owner Reviews

4.31

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Lyndsay K on March 27, 2021

Super reliable car great for families or people on their own.

This car has a great lifespan. It runs super smooth and is quiet. I am the second owner and let me tell you, it is great for long road trips or just driving around town.

Alex T on March 27, 2021

For a 2003 it gets good gas mileage 22. 3 mpg.

A little bit of a rough ride, but is a 218, 000 miles. Has been very reliable and not to many major breakdowns. Very big and spacious interior. Overall a good vehicle and would recommend it to someone else.

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The 2003 Toyota Avalon has an average owner rating of 4.31 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Large Cars.

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The 2003 Toyota Avalon has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Large Cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Toyota Avalon 2003 oil type?

Answer: The 2003 Toyota Avalon oil code is SAE 5w-30 as stated in the owner's manual. The oil volume of the engine iS6.4 quarts or 6.1 liters and is the recommended amount to be used to refill the oil and oil filter at...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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