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The Toyota Avensis Hatchback is an award winning family car that offers a safe and comfortable environment for both driver and passengers together with a smooth, enjoyable drive. With a generous level of equipment as standard, generous boot and low emissions, the Avensis hatchback is also a popular company car.

Toyota Avensis Hatchback consumer reviews by year of make: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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"What might cause the power steering on my Toyota Avensis Hatchback to fail when on full lock? And I can’t find a top up reservoir. Can anyone he..." (Sharon, 23/11/2011 13:15:16)
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"'Hi, I have a Toyota Avensis Hatchback 56 reg 6 speed. Does it have a timing belt or a chain? (D4D diesel)'" (David Spencer, 18/11/2011 15:20:43)
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"The rear parking sensors have suddenly ceased to work on my Toyota Avensis Hatchback - what should I do?" (Jay Kanani, 17/10/2011 15:39:30)
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"I have a 2008 (Feb.) Avenis D-4D - does it have a timing belt or chain? (D-4D)" (John Bonar, 10/10/2011 11:40:13)
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"Our car is on its second timing belt with 25,000 miles on the clock. When do we have to change the belt?" (Caroline Lally, 21/04/2011 09:02:45)
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David Spencer's question has been answered: "'Chain - The Cav from Lancashire '" (21/11/2011 09:01:25)
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George's question has been answered: "'Hi, you have a timing chain - Ben Chilvers from Norfolk'" (18/05/2011 09:57:20)
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Toyota Avensis Hatchback consumer car reviews

Number of reviews: 13

Mike Haseler, Dumbartonshire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2004

We had several pre 2003 Avensis so when we urgently needed a replacement we simply bought the post 2003 Avensis, but the two are like chalk and cheese. We’ve had no end of problems with the headlight units; first water got in, then the lights melted. The worst part that it is almost impossible to replace the bulbs!! The first time it took me three days!!! Yes, three days to replace the bulb, and two of those were trying to fix the cover, which broke because there is so little space to put it in. Then there is the poxy back wiper, that is worse than useless. As for the air conditioning? I have several times nearly come off the road when the windscreen fogged up in the rain and I desperately tried to find the setting, which sends some air to the window. In the old Avensis there was a simple knob you turned and it was easily located and quickly turned to send air to the windscreen. On the new one you have to press a button, then each time look at the tiny graphics to work out if any air is supposedly going to the windscreen. All this with a rapidly fogging up windscreen and with bad headlights as they are invariably faulty.

Submitted: 13/01/2012 10:12:39 | ID: 8843

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Juliette M, London

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2004

I bought this car in July 2008, but it has had a lot of problems. It started with an engine management problem in the clock, whereby I had to buy growplugs for it, which are expensive. Now it has gone down with low pressure and will cost £113.00 to repair it. It has done just 10,000 miles.

Submitted: 09/11/2011 10:10:18 | ID: 8555

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Ella, Derbyshire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2003

I bought the car a month ago and I am ready to sell it on!!! I’d never had a Toyota and thought this would be perfect for our growing family! Was I wrong?!! The car is not as spacious as it looks and the road noise is unbearable; it seems to have all sorts of problems when you hear the loud noise! I regret buying it now and will definitely sell it on very soon. Very disappointed!

Submitted: 07/11/2011 09:25:47 | ID: 8524

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Gordon, Nottinghamshire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1.8 T3S 2005

I have owned this car for 3+ years having bought it at 12 months old and had no problems over 40K +/- miles (routine servicing, new tyres and brakes). The engine is perhaps a little lacklustre but the pay back is averaging around 40mpg on a mixture of city commuting and longer journeys. I have done several long journeys (8+ hours behind the wheel with only short comfort/refuel breaks) and been very comfortable both during the journey and when I got to my destination. Low running costs, a big boot and hatchback make this a very practical and pragmatic choice.

Submitted: 13/12/2010 07:30:35 | ID: 6643

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Mandy Hemingway, England

Toyota Avensis Hatchback T3-S 2006

I have just bought this car with 29500 miles on the clock and am bitterly disappointed-Having had a Camry for 5 years and two Corollas before that I had certain basic expectations. Firstly the road noise came as a shock: I could even hear the odd stone. The radio, music system sounded tinny and the overall specs were very low. The ride feels the same as my basic Toyota I drove many years ago solid but not comfortable. Is this just me, the car or has Toyota regressed?

Submitted: 07/12/2010 19:32:15 | ID: 6632

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Peter Guest, Isle of Anglesey

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2007

Very good apart from road noise. Previous model, which we still have, silent on same road. Twitchy also apparently due to electric assist rather than hydraulic. Previous car on normal wheels and Kleber tyres.... this one at 6000 miles on alloys and goodyears. It is so noisy on certain roads I may get rid of it and drive the old one (02) until it falls apart. I really like Toyotas but hated the Prius and found Hondas were for smaller folk...The old car when new felt like it had a rope attached to an invisible tow car and that’s what I want!

Submitted: 29/10/2010 21:25:55 | ID: 6398

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Anthony Baacke, Surrey

Toyota Avensis Hatchback Diesel D-4D TR 2007

Have only had this for two months, bought with 18500 miles on the clock. No complaints about the performance or economy but unhappy with level of tickover revs when cold and amount of time it takes to warm up. Yes it has a very firm ride and my wife complains of road noise as a front passenger but overall a good package with plenty of nice bits, ai.e. sat nav,folding mirrors etc. It has however just come back from Toyota Dealers who fitted a new Turbo,something over £2000 I understand,thankfully it has 3 year warranty plus extra 2 purchased with the car. I will see how it goes for the rest of the year and if unhappy will exchange when the new Focus TDCI comes out next year. Keeping everything crossed but at the moment am quite happy.

Submitted: 10/04/2010 22:32:00 | ID: 4965

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Giles, Yorkshire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback D4D T3S 2005

The best car I have ever owned!! I have had Lexus, Audi, Mercedes, Vauxhall, Ford and many a VW but this car for all round economy, comfort, space and mega reliability is AWESOME! I agree they are not the best looking car but the pros really do make up for it. Also they are one of the safest large family cars on the road with NCAP 5 rating! YEY Toyota!

Submitted: 11/09/2009 11:44:42 | ID: 3553

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Brenda Hardman, Kent

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2008

This is the most uncomfortable car to travel in and I agree, road noise is dreadful. There seems to be a total lack of suspension which gives really bad problems after only a short ride. Do not know what we can do about this.

Submitted: 28/08/2009 11:18:43 | ID: 3493

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Johnny Five, Lancashire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2003

On my second Avensis now - great car, great looks, plenty of gadgets inside. Albeit road noise at certain speeds... but apart from that very comfortable, safe and a great family car... no regrets.

Submitted: 01/05/2009 14:20:08 | ID: 2874

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David Matthews, Dorset

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 2006

This is my first Toyota bought from a local Toyota dealer. The car has done 40,000 miles. It looks in excellent condition with only one previous owner. I have had it for three weeks and I took it on it’s first long run today. The road noise over 45mph is very intrusive and when wet this gets significantly gets louder! Is there any way of dampening the road noise? The car otherwise is a joy to ride, very comfortable with lots of room but I will not be looking forward to long journeys!

Submitted: 16/01/2009 14:42:43 | ID: 2384

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Steve Liptrot, Cheshire

Toyota Avensis Hatchback D4D TSpirit 2004

Good but flawed. Fuel consumption around 50 mpg (ignore trip computer - it’s way out). Great load carrier - front seats fold flat to reveal huge load area - watch out in rain though - drips fall into area when raise hatch. Lot of road noise and relatively hard ride. Front tyre wear high 12k - 15k miles. Good for cruising on motorway - relaxed and comfortable. High quality cabin and lots of kit although rain sensing wipers erratic. Electric leather seats less comfortable than cloth ones... Has been less than reliable though - least reliable Toyota ever owned. Replaced both rear hatch dampers, 2 headlight units - melted (also watch out for headlight bulb replacement may need removal of front bumper!), and ECU (at a cost of £1,200!!!) Read Toyota Owners forum, lots of similar complaints over reliability. Toyota Service Manager strongly advised purchasing extended warranty - and that wasn’t a sales pitch more out of sympathy and experience.

Submitted: 26/11/2008 10:48:25 | ID: 2192

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Trevor Raymen, Cumberland

Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i T2 5dr 2006

Very good value for money. Excellent on fuel and very reliable so far. I’ve had mine 18 months and nothing has gone wrong with it. Nice enough drive but you do get a fair amount of road noise. Good space and excellent level of comfort for it’s class. A good all round car.

Submitted: 26/11/2007 14:11:43 | ID: 768

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