Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Escort / ZX2 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota Avalon or Ford Escort / ZX2 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota Avalon and the Ford Escort / ZX2 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Avalon and Ford Escort / ZX2 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Avalon and the Ford Escort / ZX2 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Avalon and the Ford Escort / ZX2 have been recently.
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Toyota Avalon Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota Avalon
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| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Avalon: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very reliable and appears to be well made. No problems or repair issues to speak of. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
So far after 14k miles no problems. The dealership has been great for service. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I had the Avalon for a short period, but as with previous Avalons and Toyotas in general, they are reliable and they sustain years of heavy use. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Only one cosmetic issue in eight months of ownership. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No problems to date |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota, enough said |
| 2000 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have owned this car since the spring of 2000 and outside of normal maintenance it has never failed to start or allow me to arrive safely to my destination. Currently, I have some 120,000 miles on this car and plan to use it until my end of life. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Escort / ZX2 Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Ford Escort / ZX2.
