1997 TOYOTA AVALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

155

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

The 1997 TOYOTA AVALON has received a total of 155 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (24 complaints), Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut (11 complaints), and Suspensionfront (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON, potentially affecting up to 18,746 vehicles.

Recall 97V156000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

| 18,746 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAN TEMPORARILY FREEZE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES...

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

155 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 24
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 11
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 9
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 6
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Aircontrols
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10894082 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 139,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE MADE LOUD NOISES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATERAL ARM SNAPPED OFF THE SUBFRAME DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. UPDATED 11/03/16*LJ *TR
#10894082 | SUSPENSION | | 139,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE MADE LOUD NOISES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATERAL ARM SNAPPED OFF THE SUBFRAME DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. UPDATED 11/03/16*LJ *TR
#10730642 | TIRES | | N/A miles
WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE TIRE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED MY TIRES COMPLAINING OF A SHAKING STEERING WHEEL (THINKING ONE OF MY TIRES HAD LOST A BALANCE WEIGHT), THAT'S WHEN I DISCOVERED 3 OF THE 4 TIRES I HAD PURCHASED A YEAR AGO SEPTEMBER (AND WHICH HAD ONLY 14,000 MILES OF WEAR) HAD ALL EXPERIENCED THE STEEL BELT SEPARATING INSIDE THE TIRE. UPDATED 09/02/15*LJ UPDATED 10/31/2017*CN
#10676454 | AIR BAGS | | 220,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, GOING APPROX. 10 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE (ONLY) BUMPED INTO A RAILROAD TRACK AND THE SENSORS TOLD THE CAR IT HAD A FRONT END COLLISION AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS EXPLOSION BUSTED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE GLASS, KNOCKED THE FRONT GRILL OFF, ETC.. AS THE DRIVER MY FACE WAS CUT AND MY LEFT EYE LENS WAS BLOWN OUT FROM THE EXPLOSION AND FLYING SHRAPNEL AND SO I NOW HAVE A TRANSPLANTED LEFT EYE LENS WITH A SERIAL NUMBER AND POOR EYESIGHT. *TR
#10669434 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 170,000 miles
THE TUBING FROM THE FILLER NECK TO THE FUEL TANK IS SUBJECT TO RUST. THE RUST RESULTS IN HOLES IN THE TUBE. FUEL SPILLS OUT DURING REFUELING AND ACCELERATION. *JS

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Safety Rating for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

97050900297 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

EXCESSIVE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR ODOR IS ACCURING IN VARIOUS VEHICLES. *YC

COM040122597 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) ON 1997 US PRODUCED CAMRYS AND AVALONS HAS BEEN ADOPTED FOR THE BOSCH ABS SYSTEM. *JD

BR00397 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CLEARANCE FOR BOSCH ABS. *JD

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 TOYOTA AVALON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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