Five problems related to suspension 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.
Electrical system shut down in traffic at the light, alternator was tested. Battery light stay on, lights dimmed out, lost speed. Had to get pushed out the road at a busy intersection in atlanta georgia on cleveland avenue. . Bought a second alternator, same exact incident . Once headlights are turned on at night, car looses total power. I had to drive five blocks at night without lights on ralph david abernathy blvd, atlanta georgia, even the hazard lights drained a brand new battery purchased 12/02/2018.
There was a louder then usual thump in the front of the vehicle when going over bumps in the road. To vehicle to dealer repair shop, and mechanic noted that front strut was breaking. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer knew about the problem with the strut, but wa snot willing to do anything.
While driving down the highway vehicle constantly pulls to the left .
Front suspension creaked and groaned. The upper strut mounts were replaced by dealer (both sides) at 3000 and again at 32000 miles.