Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 1998 Avalon.
Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that upon start up the key would not turn to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. However the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic and they replace the ignition cylinder and cut 1 new key. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000. Az.