Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 1998 Toyota Avalon

Two problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2001

When turning steering wheel it has hard resistance until warmed up. Dealer has parts on back order, and it will take 30 days. A rush order has been placed. Vehicle is going to get worse over the next 30 days.

2 Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Purchased used 1998 in 1999-while driving car turns off and steering wheels become too hard to steer. Safety hazard. I have been on the highway going 65 when this happens without any symptons. Have taken it to dealer many times they say they fixed it yet it keeps reoccuring. Could kill or have major accident on the road, I'm extremely concerned because I'm a realtor and I have clients in my car all the time.


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