After 28 years, the Toyota Avalon has been laid to rest. As the unsung hero of large sedan reliability, many examples continue to live on accruing miles. The Japanese manufacturer’s flagship sedan always featured a roomy cabin, spacious trunk, and comfortable seating for five. As used examples await their new owners, it’s essential to know that not all Avalons are the same. Subsequently, the following five Avalons are premium picks on the used market.

2014 Toyota Avalon

There’s no shortage of quality materials inside the fourth-generation Avalon, and a rearview camera became standard in this model year. Its 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 will allot 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway—excellent for a large car. Yet, U.S. News also recommends the hybrid version, which nets 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.

2015 Toyota Avalon

One year later, the Avalon gained an upgraded Entune App Suite, which provides access to smartphone apps like Pandora internet radio. Otherwise, the sedan had the same top-notch interior, balanced ride, and comfy seating.

2016 Toyota Avalon

The previous Toyota Avalon infotainment systems were easy to use, but the 2016 model year featured an even more impressive system. Upgraded to a seven-inch screen, the system also featured an intuitive voice recognition function. Tech-sensible drivers will also like the many advanced features the 2016 Avalon offers, including wireless charging capability.

2017 Toyota Avalon

The last model year of the fourth generation wasn’t much different than the previous ones. With expected reliability, the only standout comparative standout feature was satellite navigation.

2019 Toyota Avalon

The 301-horsepower fifth-generation Avalon brought interior and exterior refreshes alongside an infotainment upgrade. Fuel economy was also bumped up by one mpg, city and highway, respectively. It came equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with industry-leading Toyota safety features. J.D. Power gave it an overall score of 82 out of 100, outperforming the 2020 model.

What are the major problems with the Toyota Avalon?

As the Toyota sedan got older, its expected reliability increased. Despite a few issues with interior fit and finish early in the fourth-generation sedan, CarComplaints shows problems are nearly non-existent in the later years.

Despite a lack of issues, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls on each of the aforementioned models. Various systems were affected, but each was mandated to be fixed by Toyota dealerships.

Is the Toyota Avalon a reliable car?

The Avalon is an extraordinarily reliable large car. RepairPal ranks the Avalon’s reliability rating a four out of five, third in the large sedan segment. They assert the average annual repair cost should be roughly $463. While a few hundred bucks may seem like a lot, the segment average is $590, and the average for all vehicle models is $652.

Toyota, as brand, is known to make cars, trucks, and SUVs that can go far beyond the 200,000-mile benchmark. The Avalon is no different. Analysis from automotive research firm iSeeCars confirms that at least one percent of Avalons on the road has over 245,000 miles on the clock. Therefore, drivers wanting to go the distance can easily trust any of the aforementioned examples.