2007 Toyota Avalon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Toyota Avalon, 3% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Total loss of oil from crankcase. Burst oil line on my 2007 Toyota Avalon resulting in the pumping of oil onto the ground with no warning lights. This has been a documented problem for several years, as found on several consumer websites. The fix cost me >$450 not including towing to Toyota dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10311073, filed 2010-02, 61,000 miles“Steering colum adjusting control continues to release. This causes the steering wheel to go into the the dash area or up or down. There is no control of steering. Before this incident, oil burst all over the engine and drained out of my car, spilled onto the floor of my garage. The oil light or check engine light never came on. Dealer made repairs after keeping my car -not a recall notice but a noted problem. No power while pressing on the gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322373, filed 2010-03, 43,000 miles“While car was in park,engine froze. According to Toyota mechanic, coolant and oil were clean and at proper levels. Cause of the freeze ,he said, was part failure, specifically a bad valve. Engine is being replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10445156, filed 2012-01, 74,000 miles“Driving at speed on interstate. A/c warning light illuminated. Turned off A/C. At destination, parked car for several hours. Did not turn on A/C when driving from parking lot. Soon check engine light vsc and trac lights came on. Drove at low speed directly to Toyota dealer to check problem. Dealer found oil level 1 qt. Low and oil leaking from vvti line. Tech used Toyota scan tool found codes p0024 p0012 for vvti timing malfunctions.ttech replaced both vvti cams and cam housings, cam gears, intake gaskets, oil pump gasket, oil pan gasket, head gaskets, timing cover gasket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326139, filed 2010-04, 67,234 miles“Intermittently, upon heavy acceleration exhaust emits a hydrogen sulfide type (rotten egg) odor. Took to delivery dealer and tech could not duplicate &. Took car to another dealer. Both dealers acknowledged that Toyota was aware of problem. Both stated that Toyota had replaced/repaired exhaust or catalytic converters. However subsequent to 2003 models Toyota would no longer offer repair or solution for my 2007 model. Service tech suggested using higher grade gasoline. I have used mid and premium grade gas with no change in result.”
NHTSA complaint #10235412, filed 2008-07Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10109600Aug 7, 2014Dealer Letter: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the VVT-i actuator may degrade over time. This condition may…
- 10109594Aug 7, 2014Region Letter: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the VVT-i actuator may degrade over time. This condition may…
- 10131826Apr 28, 2014Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain…
- 10061567Apr 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10032631Feb 22, 2010Toyota: on certain model vehicles,equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, an initiated phase 3 will replace the vvt-I oil hose due to the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for…
- 10032630Feb 22, 2010Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On certain model vehicles equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for…
- 10034284Feb 4, 2010Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific…
- 10032729Jun 24, 2009Toyota: vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0505 stored in the engine control module or ecm (sae term: powertrain…
- 10032730Mar 19, 2009Toyota: some vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head cover area which may be accompanied by a mil on and one or more vvt-I…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 57 | 16% |
| 2005 | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 19 | 17% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Avalon
85 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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