1998 Toyota Avalon suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Toyota Avalon — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 3, 2018
“The front suspension rattles really loud when going over small washboard type bumps or any disturbances in the road. This is caused by a faulty strut mount. *jb”
filed Feb 26, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Avalon | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Avalon | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 Avalon | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalon | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 Avalon | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Avalon | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Avalon | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Avalon | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 Avalon | 13 | 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.