2013 Toyota Avalon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,150 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.
“Car started having transmission problems with a delayed engagement or slippage when shifting into first gear. This usually happened once or twice a week after the car had been parked. It then began to occur more frequently. Took car back to dealer northtown Toyota amherst, ny and they changed the fluid and updated software. Car ran ok for 2 wks, then started slipping again a few times per week with a delay when shifting into first gear. This happens after the car was parked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363708, filed 2020-10, 22,300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Avalon. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The contact stated that a technician upgraded the fuel; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10806215, filed 2015-11Related service bulletins
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 52 | 14% |
| 2005 | 33 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Avalon
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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