Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 1999 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the constant velocity joint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Constant Velocity Joint problems |
Problem 1: the car shifts poorly when you let off the gas and then accelerate or do a rolling stop. Toyota's field technical specialist, ron wytock said that those driving situations produced a 2 gear downshift when it shouldn't but that was normal and not repairable. Read details...
Vibration in front end, felt in steering and getting worse. Toyota mechanic suspects cv joint failing. Factory rep says it's a design flaw; they all do it. New Avalons are redesigned to correct flaw. Refuse to do anything about it. This is a potentially hazardous condition. Read details...