Complaints
205
Crashes
29
Fires
1
Injuries
29
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Toyota Avalon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Avg mileage:33,250 mi
#213 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:12
#312 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:98,196 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Toyota Avalon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 14 | — | — | 33,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 12 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 4 | — | 98,196 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | — | — | 117,176 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 28,902 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | 94,792 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 131,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | — | 66 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 4 | — | — | 54,700 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 4 | — | — | 61,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 141,750 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 148,971 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 121,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 45,920 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — |
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