2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 202005

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles
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.

- Bayside, NY, USA

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problem #2

Apr 022005

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
1997 Toyota Avalon the power steering rack leaks at 51000 miles and is a known problem to Toyota. Also need to be repaired at 99000 miles the front strut mounting also failed near 50000 miles and is failing again at 99500 miles. The power steering pump makes excessive noise and leaks. This problem started about 51000 miles as well. Weakness in the steering makes this a dangerous vehicle. I contacted the Toyota service center and they said they were well aware of the problems but the vehicle is out of warranty. A service bulletin has been issued to all Toyota dealers to check for these problems and recommend repairs. The cost averages $1000. While asking Toyota customer service for help I was told to contact the CEO in Japan if not satisfied with the repair costs.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 112002

Avalon

  • miles
Power steering pump leaked and was replaced.

- Clayton , CA, USA

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