Most common 1995 Toyota Avalon problems
Share of the 80 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Avalon complaints by model year
Best Avalon years: 2017, 2020, 2022. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1998. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Toyota Avalon:
Turn signal failures
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Toyota Avalon owners say
Brakes
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.
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 few moments the car would decelerate (obviously crossing my fingers and praying at this moment) however this got progressively worse as time went on. I am extremely lucky I never hit anyone or crashed. I became scared to drive the car and it eventually fell apart anyway...
Air bags
Driving vehicle on wet ground vehicle spun around facing oncoming traffic, semi struck l/front side spun 3/4 & was hit by 2nd semi r/r wheel, r/front side hit, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in an head-on collision and the air bags did not deploy. Both driver and passenger sustained severe injuries.
Body & structure
Intermittent failure of power door locks - allowing doors to be unlocked from the inside results in inability to exit car thru door(s) affected; prob reported to Toyota dealer; they unable to re-create nor repair ; has occurred multiple times since; this could be a serious problem ; how can I get Toyota's attention ?
Consumer stated glue ran down all 4 doors. Glue was coming from door panels inside of car. Consumer concerned about safety of glue fumes. Ts
1995 Toyota Avalon engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Toyota Avalon a good car?
Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Avalon rates average: 19% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Avalon at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Toyota Avalon?
The brakes — 11 complaints, 14% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components. Next are the air bags (8) and body & structure (8).
How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Toyota Avalon. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Avalon?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2020 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 1998. See the full Toyota Avalon years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Toyota Avalon problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 29% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.