1998 Toyota Avalon suspension problems
19 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Toyota Avalon, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Front suspension bangs and clanks going over any size bump at any speed. Abnormal tire wear developing even with rotation. Dealer states condition is "normal" no resolution after numerous complaints.
Thunking noise when going over rough pavement from area of front wheel on passengers side determined by independent mechanic to be a strut mount, which apparently is a problem known by toyota. Car has only 55,000 miles on it.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Avalon
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
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