Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Avalon


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon

The Automatic Transmission problem

Car was bought used in 2006 with 115,000 miles. The key can be taken out of the ignition when the car is in any gear( rather than only when it is in park) . This creates a very dangerous situation due to the fact that the car could begin rolling once you leave the car.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

When accelerating into traffic from a stop, the traction control system engages too quickly and stays engaged too long, severely reducing power available to properly merge into traffic.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Cruise control malfunction. Yh   Read details...


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