1996 Toyota Avalon steering problems

10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist: pump
3
Rack and pinion
2
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Toyota Avalon steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Toyota Avalon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 23, 2008 · Steering · 85,290 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 toyota avalon. While turning the steering wheel to the left or right he lost power steering. The dealer diagnosed the failure on the incident date; however, the vehicle was there for 14 days. The axle shaft assembly was repaired at the owners expense for $984.51. The failure mileage was 85,290 and the current mileage was 85,300. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Steering · NY

While making a right turn on flat surface and with no warning consumer lost steering control. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Steering · NM

Rack and pinion steering went out while driving. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Steering · TN

Power steering rack needs to be replaced. Seems to be a common problem with this car. Toyota won't officially recognize this defect, although they will privately tell you that they see all the time.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Steering · CA

Rack and pinion and power steering pump in need of replacement, parts on back order. Cj

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Steering · MD

Power steering rack needs to be replaced, had been leaking while vehicle was still under warranty. But , then dealer could not find problem. Currently, there is a tsb on that problem. Vehicle out of warranty, and dealer knew what problem was. Dealer offered to pay for part, but consumer felt dealer should also pay for labor.

Filed Jan 17, 2000 · Steering · AL

Rapid power steering fluid loss --seems common in avalons. No parts available because on back order.

Filed Feb 14, 1997 · Steering · OK

Steering system is too sensitive, causing vehicle to swerve on windy days.

Filed Feb 12, 1997 · Steering · CA

Power steering belt failed.

Filed Feb 3, 1997 · Steering · OK

Steering system is too sensitive causing vehicle to swerve during windy conditions.

Questions about the 1996 Toyota Avalon steering

Does the 1996 Toyota Avalon have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Toyota Avalon, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Avalon steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Avalon steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Avalon have bad steering?

The Toyota Avalon model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (42 complaints), 1997 (39 complaints) and 2006 (35 complaints).