1998 Toyota Avalon service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Toyota Avalon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns 1998 toyota avalon. When the vehicle is on a slight incline, while in reverse or moving forward a loud metal noise is present in the fuel tank. The dealer stated that brake failure was the cause of the noise and that the brakes needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic…”
filed Nov 10, 2009
“Complete hydraulic brake failure at 16,800 miles, caused car to go through red light. Loss of hydraulic fluid. Rotor froze and brake line failed at rotor housing. Car dealer had installed all new rotors and pads at 9,200 miles. Mr”
filed Oct 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Avalon | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 Avalon | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalon | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Avalon | 17 | 5% |
| 2005 Avalon | 17 | 7% |
| 2004 Avalon | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Avalon | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 Avalon | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 Avalon | 11 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.