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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,833 miles

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1997 Toyota Avalon suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Toyota Avalon Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 042016

Avalon 6-cyl

  • 139,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Avalon. While driving 40 mph, the rear passenger tire made loud noises. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lateral arm snapped off the subframe due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 11/03/16

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #5

Oct 132012

Avalon 6-cyl

  • 240,000 miles
Noise coming from rear of car, upon inspection, rear suspension crossmember was rusted out. No other significant rust under car. Crossmember failed prematurely.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #4

Feb 202012

Avalon

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was notified that the driver side control arm was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, shortly after leaving the dealer the vehicle began to swerve from side to side abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the local mechanic who was then unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the failure was not corrected. The failure and the current mileage was 130,000.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 192004

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car has a serious flaw in the handling, ride and suspension!this car has the suspension that rocks like a boat; and even the smallest bump rattles the entire frame and reminds me of a thunder-like noise. I have always maintained servicing at the dealer, and have a history of complaining about it --nearly every time I took it in, I would ask to inspect it - seems like they never did a thorough required analysis, until recently the service director was nice enought to take it for a drive and confirmed that it needs all new struts and arms for $2000. Problem is it was always bad and could have caused other parts of the car to break prematurely and be replaced as well in car I've been in cars with working suspensions before and this one is ***** this wasn't the same car I test drove or Toyota has earned it's reputation on. Please launch an investigation

- Somerset, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jan 292001

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
Suspension of my car sounds like it is moaning, groaning, squeazing, etc. When I turn my steering wheel, when I drive over a bump and when I apply my brakes. Very scary sound, something is definitely wrong.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 192000

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
Dealer mechanic told me in strict confidence this problem is very common. Cost to replace two front struts is $743. According to mechanic, the consequences could result in tire failure.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

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