1998 Toyota Avalon problems

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Seat belts · TX · 2 injuries

All plastic parts are disintegrating, seer belts, door locks, door handles, AC vents , body trim, steering wheel, lights, & anything made of plastic

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · TX · crash

Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 131,000 miles · GA

Electrical system shut down in traffic at the light, alternator was tested. Battery light stay on, lights dimmed out, lost speed. Had to get pushed out the road at a busy intersection in atlanta georgia on cleveland avenue.. Bought a second alternator, same exact incident . Once headlights are turned on at night, car looses total power. I had to drive five blocks at night without lights on ralph david abernathy blvd, atlanta georgia, even the hazard lights drained a brand new battery purchased 12/02/2018.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Acceleration · 183,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the throttle became stuck without warning. As a result, the contact drove through two red lights. The contact had to maneuver between the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, established a case number, and referred the contact to central florida toyota (11020 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837, (407) 641-0600). The dealer scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer provided no remedy other than the dealer repairing the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. *tt contact no longer owns vehicle.

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Airbags · NC

One day when my car was stationary and after it had set for a few days I started it normally and noticed the SRS airbag warning light on my dash came on. This is been about a month now and a local mechanic said the code reading indicates there is an issue with the passenger side airbag. The mechanic said it is a defective airbag. They said it might not deploy as its supposed to during an accident. It is a safety issue that needs to be resovled soon. Airbags are very important and life saving.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent performance of various electrical systems. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v278000 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure, but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.....updated 02/06/17 *bf consumer stated has no defroster for the front window. Updated 7/2/18*jb

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Electrical · GA

Wheel locked then the car will not start, alarm system light won't blink and I'm hearing a wineing noise under the hood.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota avalon. The contact stated that upon start up, the key would not turn in the ignition nor would the vehicle start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who also replaced the ignition cylinder and provided a new key. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Electrical · 230,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns 1998 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the instrument panel the lighting went blank. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where the contact was told that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 83,674 miles · WA

The interior of the vehicle fills with gasoline/fuel fumes every time the gas indicator reaches 1/4 of a tank. Toyota dealer replaced fuel injector however this did not resolve the issue.