1997 Toyota Avalon steering problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Toyota Avalon — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in any direction. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,970 and…”
filed Nov 9, 2011
“Continuous loss of power steering fluid. Steering felt tight. Rack and pinion and power steering pump had to be replaced at 99,000 miles. Noticed a large number of complaints on nhtsa website for this problem. *tr”
filed Feb 9, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Avalon | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Avalon | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 Avalon | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Avalon | 31 | 29% |
| 2010 Avalon | 10 | 22% |
| 2009 Avalon | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 Avalon | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 Avalon | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 Avalon | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 Avalon | 42 | 18% |
| 2004 Avalon | 28 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.