2007 Toyota Avensis TR 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Nice one
Faults:
Still veering to left despite attention by dealer. My two previous Avensy also had the same problem, and after pestering Toyota numerous times, were finally rectified by a changing the steering pins (I was told).
At approx 15K, during firm acceleration, started to hear a high pitched 'whining' sound when declutching to change from first gear to second. Was told by engineers at the Toyota dealership that this was normal. The noise is now much louder, and would like to know if any other owners have experienced the same?
General Comments:
Love the shape and paint work.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th December, 2010
18th Mar 2014, 18:46
Think it is to do with a pipe at the air box; a rubber mount wore down, and just replaced it with insulation tape; not a sound now.
31st Mar 2014, 14:26
Remove the air filter. The air intake from the inner wing into the airbox is usually loose and vibrates, particularly in cold weather. A couple of strips of duck tape to hold the intake rigid will cure it for a year or so.
10th Oct 2014, 18:51
The noise you are getting when changing from 1st to 2nd is the turbo waste gate. This is nothing to worry about and is very normal on Avensis from late 2006 onwards. Mine has 515,000 km and is very reliable.
20th Feb 2014, 17:10
I have an Avensis D4D 2009, English import, and over the last couple of days it has developed a whine (now a rattle) when decelerating. It is not natural and is rapidly getting worse. I am afraid it might be to do with the turbo, but hope it is some loose pipework. Will remove the air filter body and see. Otherwise will have to go to a main dealer (expense!!!!).