Toyota Avensis Owner Reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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I had one as a company car for around a year. I honestly think it's the worst car I have ever driven, period! The steering is all over the shop and has no consistency whatsoever in the weighting of the wheel. Why the electronics reset themselves after about two hours of driving I do not know, it leaves you to have to pull over to turn the engine on and off to reset the whole car. How they've developed a 1.6 diesel thats so bad on power, torque, MPG and it sounds like its always struggling is amazing. Its too loud on all roads engine noise is too intrusive. All in all its a bag of nails that should belong in the scrapheap

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This car was mistakenly bought to replace a 2013 Skoda Superb. It is absolutely hopeless in comparison. Slow, badly equipped, and gutless. The ride quality is fidgety, the steering feel is inconsistent at best, the seats are not comfortable, there's not much rear legroom and on a 50mph A-road the Toyota requires 4th gear to get up a hill where the Skoda (or indeed most rivals) will happily pull 6th. The engine sounds gruff and there is quite a bit of road noise even on the original fitment Michelin tyres - when it's 3 years old and running on Wanli or Linglong tyres it'll be a lot louder. Wind up rear windows and manual air-con in a £20k car? In 2015? Really? The electric handbrake is irritating, and the stop start system starts the engine for no reason after 30-40 seconds of sitting at traffic lights. It also takes two or three goes before it'll start after being parked, normal procedure is to depress clutch and brake pedals, turn key, swear, turn the key back to off, and try again until the thing starts. I've been driving cars professionally for 25 years, driving up to 70,000 miles a year and the 2015 Avensis is one of the least enjoyable modern cars I've ever driven. It's almost as bad as the Vauxhall Insignia {which has a better engine} and barely an improvement on the Hyundai i40 (which has a less miserable interior). If you enjoy driving, you won't enjoy the Avensis. Avoid this car with extreme prejudice. It is hopeless, although the radio isn't bad.

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No issues whatso ever to date.

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the car has not let me down since i have ownedthe car.

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The Avensis gets better with age, never misses a beat.

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IT HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN ALWAY STARTS FIRST TIME. A GREAT ALROUND CAR

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Needs no attention apart from servicing.

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Only broken down once (flat battery)

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Very reliable, except for Toyota recalls (2 recently) and noise from clutch pedal

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Excellent

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MY THIRD AVENSIS SINCE 1995, FIRST ONE WAS A COMPANY CAR WHICH AT 1997 I RETIRED WITH AT 20,000MILE, THE OTHER TWO WERE PURCHASED USED WITH ABOUT 4,000 miles FROM NEW ONLY, NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THEM.

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Excellent. Totally representative of the brand.

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No significant problems since new

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Very reliable very good quality car

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No faults

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Had no trouble with it only oxygen valves on the exhaust going now &then

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no major problems

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Apart from normal wear and tear, car has been totally reliable

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NEVER LET ME DOWN

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Never had a problem yet!

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water pump replaced

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Never had any problem with the car

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Only had to change the Battery and a light bulb

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HAS NOT BROKEN DOWN YET

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exellent

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No problems in the last 18 months, the car just goes.

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Apart from a recall for steering (after 8.5 years although I was not having any problems) I've only replaced one set of tyres & one set of brake linings!

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Not a rattle any where in the vehicle, comfortable for both driver and passengers and cruises effortlessly.

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Few problems

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Excellent buy with great performance & practicality but fuel economy disappoints

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Does everything i want with great economy for a big car

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Very pleased with it; reliable; roomy

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All of the doors replaced under warranty due to rust. Totally unacceptable

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Best car i have ever owned in terms of quality of build, finish and equipment level. Ride can be hard on poor services although improving with age. Engine not smoothest as best in class but generally pretty good.

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Reliable,spacious,comfortable and economic - good value for money.

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Good family car.

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Great value for money family car

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My car has been regularly serviced and reasonably well cared for. It has given outstanding and reliable service for years. I really cannot fault it except the steering is not brilliant when parking. Hoever this may Be becvause my last car was a brilliant audi!!!!

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Fast and reliable.

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The cilinder head gasket went but toyota fixed it at their own cost. The steering rack cracked. I told them their was a fault with it while under warranty they let it go out of warrenty before they said it had a fault. I then had to pay the repair cost. Over all though it has been a fantastic reliable family car and work horse.

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Brilliant. Build quality is excellent, doors shut with a nice sound, it is very quiet at all speeds and very economical. It has a lot of equipment and i can't think of any extra that i am missing. Everyone who notices it comments on how good looking it is and that they would never have thought to buy this model. Two of my friends have the same car upon my recommendation, one is a company car and the other is a private purchase. Both owners are extremely happy with their cars and say the same as i do, "i woud not have looked at this car because the magazines don't rate it very highly."

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Fantastic value for money, a pleasure on the eye, the bum and the wallet - flexible user friendly load carrier - always there, always ready, always gets me there

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Best car i have owned in 28 years of car ownership

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My car has leaking seals around the rear light clusters which allow water ingress into the boot and over time fills up the spare wheel well and soaks the boot floor. It's a slow process and so with regular checks it can be managed, hence my laziness to get it fixed properly. The avensis is a practical, comfortable car, pretty poor handling and performance but well kitted out including safety features. Not as economical as you might think and the tank drains out pretty quickly on long journeys with an indicated range of only 400+ miles on a full tank, according to the trip computer. It really suffers from not having a sixth gear. Anything over 75 and you can pretty much see the needle moving. Good kit level and plenty of leg and headroom, especially in the rear. It has been mechanically faultless since the day i bought it; only problem has been the afore mentioned water leak in the boot. However, i am pretty disgusted with the prices that toyota think it can charge for parts and labour at it's main dealers. I was quoted £600 for new discs and pads (£98 per hour labour), and almost swallowed my tongue. Toyota are not and never will be mercedes or audi so why charge like them? The car is not that well made and the badge just doesn't warrant that kind of cost. It has ticked all the functional and practical boxes but doesn't inspire any emotion. Would i buy another? It would have to be a shockingly good deal... Next car? Wife says s-max, i say focus st or octavia vrs estate. She'll probably win.

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Not exciting but has given trouble free practical and economical motoring

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All four doors were rusty in less than two years. All were replaced under warranty

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Brilliant, apart from the headlights on dip, very low visibility and the indicators cancel whilst negotiating roundabouts.

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Releighable,economical,roomy,satisfies my present needs.

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Fantastic, especially boot size !

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Best built and most reliable car i have ever owned. Hard ride on poor road surfaces (due to low profile tyres?) But softened up with use. Diesel not quite as refined as some but difference marginal. Car is exceptionally well-equipped and was good value.

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Top quality car for good money giving an excellent ride/drive. Has all the toys you need in a car. lots of storage giving a good fuel return when fully loaded or empty

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Very reliable car, spacious and comfortable.

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Excellent machine and a pleasure to drive.

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Build poorer than previous toyotas i've owned

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No problems on either cars owned, porsche now sold and looking at one car, soon

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Great reliable car have had a number of toyotas all have been very reliable and comfortable

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I think it is great, it is comfortable, has never let me down and is a pleasure to drive

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Disappointed that running costs proved much higher than expected, despite careful driving. reliabity bot what toyota image shoes and dealership proved arrogant and offhand, not believing one of their cars could go wrong

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The car has lived up to the toyota image. It is reliable and has never let me down. Nothing has fallen off and i have had no unexpected maintenance or repair bills. The engine is a bit lackluster but very economical.

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High road noise from low profile tyres from new- Toyota replaced wheels and added insulation High wear on brake discs- replaced early Headlamp assembly broken -poor design

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My Avensis is now 2 years / 24,000 miles old. My average has been 47 mpg, my best 58.5 mpg achieved over a 2,000 mile journey on French roads. A conservative engineering philosophy, mature technologies and good build quality mean excellent reliability and I've had no problems whatsoever to date. The heater warms up quickly, the driver's seat is comfortable but adjustment is limited, the passenger seat has no height adjustment. Centre and door arm rests aid long distance driving comfort, as does good steering feel and a left foot rest. The 8" Sat Nav screen is easy to read except when in direct sunlight when it's invisible, however the verbal instruction are clear. The TFT screen between speedo and rev counter provides useful information, unfortunately the text chosen for time and temperature readout is much too small to be easily read. The diesel engine was somewhat unrefined till 20,000 miles, then quietened noticeably. The back seat is roomy for two adults, the boot is 500 litres or thereabouts, and you get a space saver spare wheel rather than the dreaded puncture repair arrangement. The brakes are good, the gearbox is positive if not the slickest, visibility is good but headlight main beam and dipped are both very dim. In fact the lights are so poor a night time drive on an unlit winding country road is not a pleasant experience. Apart from the 3rd rate headlights and a jiggly ride on broken city streets the Avensis has a lot to recommend it to sensible owners who want honest dependable transport.

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Expected much more. If I was not promised fuel consumption of 64mpg I would never would have bought this car.

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This is my first Toyota car and the worst car I bought in my life. After 6 months here are the issues: 1. Plastic front spoiler received week after car delivery 2. Noises from the boot area when 3/4 and full of gasoline 3. Shocks by flywheel and clutch burning on reverse drive 4. In drive, steering wheel detached from chassis and fell on my knees. Fatal error could cause death! 5. Occasional "knock" in steering while turning left or right 6. Loose brake pedal 7. Noisy clutch pedal 8. Drivers left air ventilation loose 9. Drivers seat belt rattles 10. Drivers window creaks when opens on rain 11. Found 2 inch bolt in motor area I am questioning myself did I bought a second hand car or a brand new one. The steering wheel situation had a clear basis for lawsuit but I did not start any. At this point I am no more interested in 5 year warranty since I cannot lose my time any more with repair center. As for all mentioned above, I requested local Sales Company for car replacement or full money back.

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Excellent

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Always starts first time. Has not broken down. Only fault that developed was covered by warranty

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Not one problem in the 5 years I have owned the car

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not had any faults with this car

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this car is excellent to drive,has never let me down. it is serviced regularly and totally reliable

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Typical Toyota. Virtually no problems over the past 4 years. This is the second Avensis I have owned.

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Excellent

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This is my family's seventh Toyota - it would take a lot to persuade me to move to a different manuifacturer.

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No problems with any of the major components

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always starts , in all temperatures . Only had to buy new tyres , bulbs , wipers and oil .

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PERFECTION IN A CAR

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Good

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Had car from new, drives very well, vast majority of original parts still working well, including those parts subject to wear and tear

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nothing is ever wrong

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Never broken down

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Has always started in the morning and never broken down.

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Had no problems

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I HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING GO WRONG WITH MY CAR

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always starts,never failed,all electrics work, no repairs required

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No problems between services

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