Four problems related to front suspension strut have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Thunking noise when going over rough pavement from area of front wheel on passengers side determined by independent mechanic to be a strut mount, which apparently is a problem known by Toyota. Car has only 55,000 miles on it.
Loud noise coming from front of vehicle. Was informed by Toyota that front struts needed to be replaced with only 50,000 miles on vehicle. They know this is a common problem but are unwilling to help.
Premature failure of left front strut at 63000 miles along with both strut supports.
Premature wearing of front struts eventually caused tires to prematurely wearout. Also, vehicle began to pull to left or right which was also a result of problem with front struts.