Used Toyota Avensis Estate 2003 - 2009 reliability review

Name: Used Toyota Avensis Estate 2003 - 2009
Rating: 4
Author: Stuart Milne

A practical estate that's beautifully made and nice to drive

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What should I look for in a used Toyota Avensis?

The Avensis Estate is as reliable as every other Toyota, so we've little to report here, other than the make's high placing in JD Power surveys over the years, which confirms just how much owners love their cars.

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There have been a fair number of recalls to remedy faults, though. These include imbalance under braking, curtain airbag faults, problems with the steering, the vehicle stability control system and also the suspension. A Toyota dealer will be able to check their records to see if your car has had all the work it needs - if not, they'll do it for free.

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Name: Stuart Milne

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