1995 Toyota Avalon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Avalon. That ranks 18th out of 28 Avalon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 11%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

- 80owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Toyota Avalon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 10% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 10% | 39,184 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 97,244 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Toyota Avalon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Toyota Avalon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Turn signal failures (EA97015) — opened Jul 22, 1997, closed Sep 21, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My dad's old toyota avalon used to unintentionally accelerate on the highway. This happened numerous times between the end of 2005 and 2007. I would say that by the end of 2007 it would happen every time i drove on the interstate!! When this first happened i would hit the brakes and usually after a…
1)was recently able to shut off and remove the key while still in drive. Did this inadvertently when i forgot to put the vehicle in park. Fortunately vehicle did not roll away as i was in the garage at home. 2) failure always happens when i try shutting the vehicle off while in drive. The key…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota avalon. When driving he noticed a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the bolts tightened on the steering shaft. The failure mileage was 133000. The current mileage was 107000.
1995 toyota avalon engine caught fire while driving. *kb a passerby informed the consumer a rod may have went through the engine block, which may have caused an oil leak, which then dripped on the muffler. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0043-91. *jb
While traveling in stop and go freeway traffic, i slammed on the brakes (both i and my wife thought there was plenty of time to stop) but rather than stopping the anti-lock brakes locked and we slid into a stopped car. The air bags also failed to open.*ak
Other Toyota Avalon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Avalon | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon | 71 | 4 |
| 2018 Avalon | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Avalon | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Avalon | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 Avalon | 41 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Avalon | 137 | 4 |
| 2012 Avalon | 30 | 4 |
| 2011 Avalon | 106 | 1 |
| 2010 Avalon | 46 | 7 |
| 2009 Avalon | 91 | 7 |
| 2008 Avalon | 349 | 6 |
| 2007 Avalon | 243 | 6 |
| 2006 Avalon | 360 | 7 |
| 2005 Avalon | 228 | 7 |
| 2004 Avalon | 205 | 3 |
| 2003 Avalon | 293 | 2 |
| 2002 Avalon | 116 | 1 |
| 2001 Avalon | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Avalon | 173 | 2 |
| 1999 Avalon | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Avalon | 178 | 1 |
| 1997 Avalon | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 Avalon | 109 | 0 |
| 1995 | 80 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota Avalon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota Avalon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Toyota Avalon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalon model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.