1998 Toyota Avalon vehicle speed control problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Toyota Avalon — 9% 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
“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…”
filed Apr 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be…
TSB003220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2023
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 3 | 14% |
| 2019 Avalon | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 Avalon | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 Avalon | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 Avalon | 5 | 12% |
| 2014 Avalon | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 Avalon | 22 | 16% |
| 2012 Avalon | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 Avalon | 11 | 10% |
| 2010 Avalon | 13 | 28% |
| 2009 Avalon | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 Avalon | 45 | 13% |
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.