2014 Toyota Avalon
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2014 Toyota Avalon.
What to watch for on the 2014 Toyota Avalon
VVT-i Oil Line Rupture
On early engines, a rubber section of the oil line to the variable valve timing can burst and dump the engine's oil within seconds.
Water Pump Leak
Water pumps commonly start weeping coolant with age.
Which of these apply to your 2014 Avalon?
Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2014 Toyota Avalon
Suspension: lower arm
In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Fuel system: hoses
Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 96 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2014 Toyota Avalon at a glance
- Trims
- LimitedLimited HybridXLEXLE PremiumXLE Premium HybridXLE TouringXLE Touring Hybrid
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd, CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Hybrid
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
Owners have filed 96 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Avalon with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include vvt-i oil line rupture and water pump leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2014 Toyota Avalon?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2014 Toyota Avalon listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.