Toyota Avensis 3 / T270

Toyota Avensis third generation was released in 2009. The new model received the internal designation T270. In 2011, the “third” Avensis underwent restyling. In Russia, the sedan enjoyed a small consumer demand: a little less than 3,000 cars a year, while Camry and Korolla were sold in circulation at 20-25 thousand each. In the end, Toyota management decided to stop official deliveries of Avensis to Russia in June 2012.

Engines

The range of available power units was represented by three gasoline atmospheric displacement of 1.6 liters (132 hp), 1.8 liters (147 hp) and 2.0 liters (152 hp). European Avensis in the wagon could also be equipped with diesel engines with a working volume of 2.0 l (126 hp) and 2.2 l (150 and 177 hp).

Serious engine breakdowns have not yet been recorded, but there are minor shortcomings. So, due to the freezing of moisture in the retracting relay of the starter in the cold, difficulties with the start of gasoline engines could appear. The flaw is typical for models released before September 2011.

Diesel versions assembled before February 2010 may crack one of the pump elements. The pump changes assembly. The loss of power of the diesel engine, accompanied by the illumination of the MIL signaler, could occur due to the fault of the failed fuel injector. The situation is typical of Avensis produced before September 2011. And problems with the start could be caused by a malfunction of the electronic nozzle drive unit.

The pump of the Avensis pre-restyling was not very survivable: cases of replacement when running more than 40-60 thousand km are not uncommon. Later, instead of the flowing, they began to install a modernized one - with a long service life.

Transmission

Petrol modifications Toyota Avensis were equipped with two types of transmissions: 6-speed "mechanics" and continuously variable variable variable. Diesel versions were with “mechanics”, and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 150 hp could be aggregated with a 6-speed “automatic”. The manual transmission received many complaints from the owners because of the “howl” in the first transfer. Later, some noticed the appearance of howl or hum on other programs. The bulkhead of the box allowed you to enjoy the silence only for a while, later the noise appeared again. But the “woar” usually does not progress, and there are no cases of failure of the box. The hum is a feature of this box. Also, owners often note the fuzzy work of the “mechanics” (poor turn on gears). Some auto mechanics tend to blame the drivetrain fluid for this, but it’s not always the oil change that leads to improvements. One of the reasons for the poor inclusion of gears at small runs was the squeeze bearing. After the sliding of the sliding pedal, there was noise. Subsequently, the manufacturer upgraded the squeezed. The clutch screeching at the point of stroking is another common occurrence on gasoline Avensis assembled before February 2012. In this case, official services on the recommendation of Toyota changed the grip along with the basket. Clutch problems are also found on diesel versions. The variator, with all its advantages, sometimes strikes terror into the minds of many owners of Avensis. The reason for this is the failure of the box with subsequent expensive repairs. But there are few such incidents. The cost of restoration is from 50 to 100 thousand.

Walking

The suspension was well prepared for operation in the Russian expanses. There are practically no reasons to “check the running gear” up to 200,000 km, except that the wear of the stabilisers bushings can cause knocks when running more than 80-120 thousand km.

In the first batches of Avensis, there was a probability of breaking the front springs. Vehicles assembled before January 2011 were hit by a recall campaign. All the fault of the untightened nuts of adjusting the convergence of the wheels of the rear axle, which over time developed corrosion, and there was wear of the threaded part, which could lead to the detachment of the rear suspension lever and accident.

Knocks in the helmsman could appear only after 15-20 thousand km. One of the reasons is backlash in the slate connection, eliminated by stuffing lubricant. Official services, when identifying a problem, often took to change the steering column in the assembly, but after that, often knocking appeared again.

After 15-20 thousand km, the front calipers often began to knock. Following the recommendations of Toyota, in official services changed the bushings of guides and laid more lubrication. But the events were enough for all the same 15-20 thousand km, and then it all started again.

There are cases of failure of the electric handbook unit: the inscription "check the parking brake" is displayed on the display, and the handheld does not respond to the pressing of the control button. Moisture enters the block, which leads to corrosion. The cost of the new block is about 50 000 rubles. The parking brake mechanism can become sour after 150-200 thousand km.

Body and salon

Body iron Toyota Avensis is not prone to corrosion. After a couple of winters, chrome of external decor elements was covered with spots. With the arrival of frosts, many owners noticed that the front doors began to touch the plastic lining of the threshold near the wing. With warming, the problem receded. The reason is the high temperature expansion coefficient of the plastic threshold and, as a result, a noticeable deformation. The same reason is in another interesting phenomenon: the appearance of a gap between the bumper and the headlight (most often the left) with the arrival of summer heat. After 4-7 years, many owners were unpleasantly surprised to find cracks in the metal front doors in the area of the limiter. The manufacturer is aware of the miscalculation and in 2015 increased the problem areas. But after 2012, Avensis in Russia was not sold, and dealers refuse to eliminate the defect under warranty. Fortunately, the disease is not progressing. The front optics often sweat. Due to the failure of the latch in winter, the nozzle of the headlight washer can “shoo off”. With the arrival of cold weather, the efficiency of the glass washer decreases significantly: the pressure weakens due to insufficient pump power. Sometimes the plastic of the salon begins to creak. Many owners note low resistance to external influences of the front panel: after casual contacts, scratches often remain. Leather braiding of the steering wheel often began to climb after 20-25 thousand km. After the replacement, the picture was often repeated again. Sometimes there were cases of peeling of the chrome coating from the lever of the manual transmission. In the cold, the upholstery of eco-leather seats often burst.

Engines

• So, due to the freezing of moisture in the retracting relay of the starter in the cold, difficulties with the start of gasoline engines could appear.
• The loss of power of the diesel engine, accompanied by the illumination of the MIL signaler, could occur due to the fault of the failed fuel injector.
• And problems with the start could be caused by a malfunction of the electronic nozzle drive unit.
• Later, instead of the flowing, they began to install a modernized one - with a long service life.

Transmission

• Some auto mechanics tend to blame the drivetrain fluid for this, but it’s not always the oil change that leads to improvements.
• Clutch problems are also found on diesel versions.
• The reason for this is the failure of the box with subsequent expensive repairs. But there are few such incidents.
• Toyota has made no secret of any problems with cars produced before March 2011.
• After that, the steel belt was modified and the algorithm of the variator was changed, which minimized the likelihood of failures.

Walking

• There are practically no reasons to “check the running gear” up to 200,000 km, except that the wear of the stabilisers bushings can cause knocks when running more than 80-120 thousand km.
• All the fault of the untightened nuts of adjusting the convergence of the wheels of the rear axle, which over time developed corrosion, and there was wear of the threaded part, which could lead to the detachment of the rear suspension lever and accident.
• Knocks in the helmsman could appear only after 15-20 thousand km.
• One of the reasons is backlash in the slate connection, eliminated by stuffing lubricant.
• Official services, when identifying a problem, often took to change the steering column in the assembly, but after that, often knocking appeared again.
• There are cases of failure of the electric handbook unit: the inscription "check the parking brake" is displayed on the display, and the handheld does not respond to the pressing of the control button.
• Moisture enters the block, which leads to corrosion.

Body and salon

• Body iron Toyota Avensis is not prone to corrosion.
• With the arrival of frosts, many owners noticed that the front doors began to touch the plastic lining of the threshold near the wing. With warming, the problem receded.
• After 4-7 years, many owners were unpleasantly surprised to find cracks in the metal front doors in the area of the limiter.
• The manufacturer is aware of the miscalculation and in 2015 increased the problem areas.
• But after 2012, Avensis in Russia was not sold, and dealers refuse to eliminate the defect under warranty. Fortunately, the disease is not progressing.
• The front optics often sweat.
• The standard tape recorder sometimes stops "taking" the discs: "capriz" is treated by removing the fuse for several minutes.
• To eliminate the disease, it is necessary to clean and bend the spring contacts of the rotary regulators.

This is a brief account of the possible problems of the third generation Toyota Avensis. In the positive side, there are no questions to the engines and suspension. But at the same time, the peculiarity of the boxes and the quality of interior decoration materials are disappointing.

• Engines: The loss of power of the diesel engine, accompanied by the highlighting of the MIL signaler, could occur due to the fault of the failed fuel injector.
• Transmission: Some auto mechanics tend to blame the drivetrain fluid for this, but it’s not always the oil change that leads to improvements.
• There are practically no reasons to “check the running gear” up to 200,000 km, except that the wear of the stabilisers bushings can cause knocks when running more than 80-120 thousand km.
• Body and salon: Body iron Toyota Avensis is not prone to corrosion.

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