2016 Toyota Avanza

Introduction

The 2016 Toyota Avanza is a compact MPV offered with a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. It produces 96 horsepower and 121 lb-ft of torque with the 1.3-liter engine and 104 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque with the 1.5-liter engine. The Avanza is praised for its spacious interior, fuel efficiency, and reliability. However, it has also been criticized for its lack of power, outdated design, and poor sound insulation.

Engine

• 1.3-liter Gasoline Engine
  • Head Gasket Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the engine, overheating, white smoke from the exhaust
    • Solution: Replace head gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 1.5-liter Gasoline Engine
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Rattling noise on startup, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 5-speed Manual Transmission
  • Synchronizer Wear:
    • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noise
    • Solution: Replace synchronizers
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 4-speed Automatic Transmission
  • Transmission Slippage:
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slipping, hesitation on acceleration
    • Solution: Overhaul or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, battery warning light, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Body Panel Rust:
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust spots on body panels, particularly around wheel wells
  • Solution: Repair or replace affected body panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Door Lock Actuator Malfunction:
  • Description/Symptoms: Door locks not functioning properly
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2016 Toyota Avanza has a mixed record in terms of reliability. While it is generally a reliable vehicle, there are some potential issues to be aware of, particularly with the engine and transmission. The severity and cost of these issues can vary depending on the specific problem and the extent of the damage.