| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003121442 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I have been having the problem of suspension noise and when hitting bumps causing a loud thump in the front of the car. it sounds like your riding on |
| 002095103 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dealer serviced transmission with a flush and fluid replacement at 120,406 miles. also, timing belt was replaced and coolant flush done. eight weeks |
| 005091388 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | 1997 toyota avalon the power steering rack leaks at 51000 miles and is a known problem to toyota. also need to be repaired at 99000 miles the front |
| 005091387 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | 1997 toyota avalon the power steering rack leaks at 51000 miles and is a known problem to toyota. also need to be repaired at 99000 miles the front |
| 005091386 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | 1997 toyota avalon the power steering rack leaks at 51000 miles and is a known problem to toyota. also need to be repaired at 99000 miles the front |
| 006079810 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I have had my rack and pinion replaced on my car twice and i am having it repaired for the third time. the steering wheel looses power making it |
| 006071923 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Car was bought used in 2006 with 115,000 miles. the key can be taken out of the ignition when the car is in any gear( rather than only when it is in |
| 005045945 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | My spouse had driven our 1997 toyota avalon to our dentists office for a scheduled appointment. she pulled into the parking lot and turned off the |
| 005044707 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Bought used 97 toyota avalon at 96,000 miles couple of years ago. from day one, noticed crankling and rattling noise at the front and back. as the |
| 005044706 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Bought used 97 toyota avalon at 96,000 miles couple of years ago. from day one, noticed crankling and rattling noise at the front and back. as the |
| 005038800 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dt: the other day the consumer parked car while rushing and took the key out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. the vehicle rolled |
| 003034837 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | LEAK IN POWER STEERING MECHANISM CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL,I.E. STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. |
| 901012511 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Complaint against toyota of greenville/toyota corp. *bf the vehicle exhibited oil consumption problems. the consumer contacted the dealer who |
| 000295074 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | 1997 toyota avalon with 50,000 miles developed leak in rack and pinion steering. dealer refused to assist with cost of repairs due to expiration of |
| 004283282 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Seems i'm also the victim of a common 1997 avalon problem. the power steering pump/rack were leaking and needed to be replaced. in reviewing all of |
| 004270779 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The car has a serious flaw in the handling, ride and suspension!this car has the suspension that rocks like a boat; and even the smallest bump |
| 004266621 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The consumer stated that while parking, she experienced sudden acceleration when she applied the brake. the vehicle collided with two other vehicles |
| 004266620 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The consumer stated that while parking, she experienced sudden acceleration when she applied the brake. the vehicle collided with two other vehicles |
| 004266619 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The consumer stated that while parking, she experienced sudden acceleration when she applied the brake. the vehicle collided with two other vehicles |
| 004265413 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT ON REVERSE TO BACK OUT FROM A PARKING LOT, THE CAR ACCELERATED FAST FORWARD, RUNNING INTO A POLE.*AK |
| 003265223 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I noticed a wobble in the steering and took the car to a tire dealer. dealer balanced tires and said all would be ok. in less than 10 miles wobble |
| 003243971 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | 1997 toyota avalon has an ignition system flaw that cause the car to roll after been stopped and key removed. subsequently it may not start again the |
| 002233124 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I am on my 3rd battery in six and one half years. i have a 1997 avalon, toyota. no indication that battery is going, the car just goes dead. the last |
| 003214399 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I purchased a 1997 toyota avalon xls with 55,000 miles on it from leith toyota in raleigh north carolina in march of 2002. i now have 74,000 miles on |
| 003204579 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM RIMS CAUSED THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR AND EXPLODE. *JB |
| 003199327 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | FAILURE OF POWERTRAIN AT 48,000 MILES. |
| 0000185901 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE SEAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM |
| 0000175572 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Consumer states while placing vehicle in reverse and without warning vehicle accelerated forward, on the second occasion there was a minor collision |
| 0000163760 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS LEAKING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 001147545 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. OXYGEN SENSOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS HAD GONE BAD. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK |
| 000137968 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137967 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137966 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137965 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137964 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 997136547 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While driving front suspension would make clicking noises. had not hit any bumps or holes when it did this. front tires felt real loose like bolts |
| 000132285 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While traveling about 35-40 mph oil light kept coming on and off. engine stopped running. there were no prior warnings or noises or smell before |
| 000105035 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | STEERING RACK FAILED RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. *SLC |
| 001105012 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Vehicle leaking excessive amounts of power steering fluid, prior to noticing the leak the consumer was accelerating from an intersection and vehicle |
| 001098663 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | How many people must complain before something is done? there must be so many people that don't complain, but have these same problems! no safety |
| 0000089276 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | So many suspension/struts problems with 1997 avalon. so many complains on the web site. talk to the service adviser at buena park toyota and he told |
| 002086054 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I PREVIOUSLT WORKED WITH 2 OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY FAIL ON THEIR 1997 TOYOTA AVALONS. *AK |
| 001082840 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK |
| 001081905 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | My wife and i were driving on i-5 south of olympia wa at 3:30pm at 70 mph in a driving rainstorm. we were in the left lane of a very crowded 4 lane |
| 001081257 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Excessive amounts of power steering fluid is leaking from my 1997 avalon. it only has 37,000+ miles on it. the dealer told me i need to replace my |
| 000071206 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Windshield wipers stopped working in a rain storm while on the highway. the auto was taken to toyota direct, the closest toyota dealership. the |
| 000069199 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Upper and lower tie rods severed at low speed (pulling into parking space). if failure had occurred at higher speed, a serious accident would have |
| 001066682 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Tire failed outside sidewall near joint between tread and sidewall.tires near end of life 6/32" in center a bit less on outside.but still, never had a |
| 000065497 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion started leaking fluid and within 2 weeks no longer held any fluid and the rack and pinion needed replaced. contacted toyota and they |
| 000065140 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | DEALER REPORTS THAT THE PART FAILS SO OFTEN THAT THE PARTS ARE BACK-ORDERED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK |
| 000062570 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Failure of front struts assembly as evidenced by bouncing of front wheels and ratttling. inspection by toyota service dealer found struts to be |
| 001062536 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000062302 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 0000061477 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dealer mechanic told me in strict confidence this problem is very common. cost to replace two front struts is $743.00. according to mechanic, the |
| 000061343 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Noise from front end when road not smooth or speed bumps. finally took to repair shop and were told strut mounts worn, bushings bad at towers. feel |
| 000048614 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dealer replaced the power steering rack because it was leaking. owner noticed noise while steering, and checked power steering fluid to find that it |
| 000048613 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dealer replaced the power steering rack because it was leaking. owner noticed noise while steering, and checked power steering fluid to find that it |
| 000037129 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I had to add considerable amount of power steering fluid monthly for past 3 months; dealer says rack & pinion steering gear unit leaking; car out |
| 000034906 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering assembly is leaking steering fluid on the passenger's side. the cost to fix this problem is a whopping 1,500 according to |
| 002026567 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC |
| 002024763 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Consumer was involved in a head on collision, consumers wifes head hit the windshield and then the airbags deployed, hitting her in the chest at a |
| 000015023 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While driving consumer complained of wheels bouncing, could not tell if it was the front end or back end or both, when vehicle was inspected mechanic |
| 0000007721 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | BRIDGESTONE PORTENZA TIRES (205-65-R15) EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR. *SLC |
| 999000221 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The front suspension bar was broken causing the vehicle veeres to the left while on highway and goes out of control resulting in accident. yh |
| 998147555 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The tail light bulbs burned out 5 times, causing the tail lights to be inoperative. dealer cannot determine the cause. please provide further |
| 999138580 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rear seat belt will get tight on the consumer without the consumer moving, and all the seat belts in the rear won't work properly. consumer's vehicle |
| 998128479 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHENEVER MAKING TURNS OR CHANGING LANES, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD MAKE CLICKING SOUND OR NOISE & IT MOVES SIDE WAYS. *AK |
| 997122936 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Upper steering knuckle broke; caused vehicle to pull severely to right, hit curb, struck light pole, noisy, seemed to have mind of its own; repaired. |
| 997122935 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Upper steering knuckle broke; caused vehicle to pull severely to right, hit curb, struck light pole, noisy, seemed to have mind of its own; repaired. |
| 999095758 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | SLUDGE ENGINE |
| 997084975 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Driver's seat moves when vehicle turns left or right. movement is disruptive and could lead to an accident. i notified toyota of the situation at |
| 998079986 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | When cruise control switch is pushed into "decelerate" mode, vehicle does not decelerate. must push switch very hard in order for deceleration to |
| 998074997 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | FRONT SEAT BELT OUT OF ORDER. YH |
| 997074934 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WIRING FAILED. YH |
| 997073586 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | REAR CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ON TO SPARK PLUGS. YH |
| 998072616 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | RIGHT & LEFT STRUTS FAILED. *YC |
| 0000072440 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | HAND BRAKE RELEASE FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHT ON DASH BOARD TO SHOW BRAKE WAS ON WHEN NOT. YH |
| 0000070977 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION. YH |
| 997070850 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING ACCIDENT. NLM |
| 997070849 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | BRAKES FADED WHEN STOPPING. NLM, |
| 0000064270 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Suspension of my car sounds like it is moaning, groaning, squeazing, etc. when i turn my steering wheel, when i drive over a bump and when i apply my |
| 997046568 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | BRIDGESTONE POTENZA (205-65-15) TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. |
| 0000045199 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Vehicle hydroplanes on the slightest wet pavement. also pulls to the left or right due to wrong tires on vehicle. toyota refuses to replace the |
| 997044482 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | BRIDGESTONE POTENZA (P205 65 15) TIRES BLEW OUT. |
| 997034394 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | FUEL DAMPENER AND FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE CAUSING FUEL LEAK AND FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. |
| 997034393 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | FUEL DAMPENER AND FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE CAUSING FUEL LEAK AND FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. |
| 0000032563 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | The sunvisor interferes withn static operation of the center rearview mirror.whenever either of the two sunvisors is operated to a lowered position, |
| 003205058 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM RIMS CAUSED THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR AND EXPLODE. *JB |
| 003199179 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I purchased a brand new 1997 toyota avalon for my wife. the vehicle has just recently turned over 29,000 miles, and obviously has passed the 3 year |
| 0000191217 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Brakes feel soft and mushy, front brakes aprox 9.5mm remain and rears aprox 9mm remain.test drove and adjust park brake. adjust brake pedal height |
| 0000191216 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Brakes feel soft and mushy, front brakes aprox 9.5mm remain and rears aprox 9mm remain.test drove and adjust park brake. adjust brake pedal height |
| 0000185911 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE SEAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM |
| 002185533 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; THEN, CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER IN ENGINE.THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002185532 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; THEN, CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER IN ENGINE.THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002185523 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; THEN, CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER IN ENGINE.THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002185522 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; THEN, CONSUMER CAN HEAR WATER IN ENGINE.THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000175582 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Consumer states while placing vehicle in reverse and without warning vehicle accelerated forward, on the second occasion there was a minor collision |
| 0000163770 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS LEAKING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 001147553 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. OXYGEN SENSOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS HAD GONE BAD. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK |
| 001147552 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. OXYGEN SENSOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS HAD GONE BAD. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK |
| 001147546 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. OXYGEN SENSOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS HAD GONE BAD. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK |
| 0000143521 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | WIND WAS BLOWING WHEN THE TRUNK LID FELL ON TOP OF THE CONSUMER HITTING HER ON THE NECK. *AK |
| 001140702 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | SEAL ON RACK STEERING WENT BAD AND STARTED LEAKING FLUID. DEALER REPLACED RACK, BUT CONSUMER WAITED A MONTH BEFORE PART WAS AVAILABLE.*AK |
| 001140695 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | SEAL ON RACK STEERING WENT BAD AND STARTED LEAKING FLUID. DEALER REPLACED RACK, BUT CONSUMER WAITED A MONTH BEFORE PART WAS AVAILABLE.*AK |
| 0000138816 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While traveling and without any indication windshield wipers stopped durning a rain storm, causing poor visibility. please provide further |
| 000137975 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137974 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137973 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137972 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 000137971 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be |
| 997136554 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While driving front suspension would make clicking noises. had not hit any bumps or holes when it did this. front tires felt real loose like bolts |
| 000135488 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for inspection, mechanic informed consumer that rack and pinion steering broke and needed |
| 000135481 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for inspection, mechanic informed consumer that rack and pinion steering broke and needed |
| 000132632 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | VEHICLE IS LEAKING STEERING FLUID DUE TO A BROKEN RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN AND ADDITONAL INFORMATION. *AK |
| 000132506 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ leaking oil, and front strut support had to be repaired. vehicle was rattling constantly from time of |
| 000132505 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ leaking oil, and front strut support had to be repaired. vehicle was rattling constantly from time of |
| 000132504 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ leaking oil, and front strut support had to be repaired. vehicle was rattling constantly from time of |
| 000132503 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ leaking oil, and front strut support had to be repaired. vehicle was rattling constantly from time of |
| 000132502 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ leaking oil, and front strut support had to be repaired. vehicle was rattling constantly from time of |
| 000114117 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | STEERING: GEAR: RACK WAS LEAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED/REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S COST. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 0000103757 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | BRAKES HAVE A BANG NOISE.*ET |
| 002101887 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | CAR HYDROPLANED IN LIGHT RAIN. TIRES ARE NEARLY NEW AND PROPERLY INFLATED. DT |
| 001098670 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | How many people must complain before something is done? there must be so many people that don't complain, but have these same problems! no safety |
| 002086061 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I PREVIOUSLT WORKED WITH 2 OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY FAIL ON THEIR 1997 TOYOTA AVALONS. *AK |
| 001085837 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I HAVE SPOKEN TO 2 PEOPLE WITH 1996 TOYOTA AVALON AND THEY HAVE OR HAD THE IDENTICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK |
| 001085830 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I HAVE SPOKEN TO 2 PEOPLE WITH 1996 TOYOTA AVALON AND THEY HAVE OR HAD THE IDENTICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK |
| 001078143 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | It appears that the common problem of rack and pinion failure has finally occurred on my vehicle. i contacted toyota and dealer and their response |
| 001070805 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I took the car to the dealer five times before they acknowledged a problem with the struts, and another two visits to repair them. they will do |
| 001070798 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I took the car to the dealer five times before they acknowledged a problem with the struts, and another two visits to repair them. they will do |
| 001069234 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Noticed fluid leaking from rack and pinion steering boot, dealer replaced assembly, parts had to be back ordered because of frequency of problem, also |
| 000069206 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Upper and lower tie rods severed at low speed (pulling into parking space). if failure had occurred at higher speed, a serious accident would have |
| 000065503 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Rack and pinion started leaking fluid and within 2 weeks no longer held any fluid and the rack and pinion needed replaced. contacted toyota and they |
| 999064968 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Power steering rack leaking at 58,000 miles. dealer estimate to repair is $1,370. contacted toyota - unwilling to provide assistance. appears to be |
| 001064328 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | RACK AND PINION ASSEMBY BEGAN LEAKING FROM SEAL FAILURES ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT. *AK |
| 000063220 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT STRUTS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 1995 AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST IN YEAR 2001. *AK |
| 000063214 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT STRUTS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 1995 AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST IN YEAR 2001. *AK |
| 000062945 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 004550 TIRESIZE: P205/65R15) |
| 000062576 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Failure of front struts assembly as evidenced by bouncing of front wheels and ratttling. inspection by toyota service dealer found struts to be |
| 001062542 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000062308 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000061886 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 0000061483 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Dealer mechanic told me in strict confidence this problem is very common. cost to replace two front struts is $743.00. according to mechanic, the |
| 000061349 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Noise from front end when road not smooth or speed bumps. finally took to repair shop and were told strut mounts worn, bushings bad at towers. feel |
| 000061122 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I have had to replace (4) sets of bridgestone and firestone tires on my '97 avalon due to hydroplaneing, poor wear quality and substandard |
| 000061115 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I have had to replace (4) sets of bridgestone and firestone tires on my '97 avalon due to hydroplaneing, poor wear quality and substandard |
| 0000045198 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Vehicle hydroplanes on the slightest wet pavement. also pulls to the left or right due to wrong tires on vehicle. toyota refuses to replace the |
| 000037135 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | I had to add considerable amount of power steering fluid monthly for past 3 months; dealer says rack & pinion steering gear unit leaking; car out |
| 0000032725 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | When accelerating into traffic from a stop, the traction control system engages too quickly and stays engaged too long, severely reducing power |
| 002024767 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | Consumer was involved in a head on collision, consumers wifes head hit the windshield and then the airbags deployed, hitting her in the chest at a |
| 000015027 | TOYOTA | AVALON | 1997 | While driving consumer complained of wheels bouncing, could not tell if it was the front end or back end or both, when vehicle was inspected mechanic |
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