1997 Toyota Avalon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Toyota Avalon, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated that while parking, she experienced sudden acceleration when she applied the brake. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles. The consumer was stepping on the brake when the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle had a history of EGR valve repairs. The vehicle suddenly accelerated at the service dealership as well. The problem had something to do with the throttle body injector. The vehicle accelerated up to 4k RPM's. The power steering pump, rack and EGR valve were replaced. Updated evoq 08/27/10 updated evoq 11/17/10”
NHTSA complaint #10063174, filed 2004-04, 86,500 miles“Complaint against Toyota of greenville/Toyota corp. The vehicle exhibited oil consumption problems. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated the manufacturer was aware of the problem but no recall had bee initiated. A special program was initiated for the engine problem but the dealer refused to provide the consumer with any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10114983, filed 2005-02“While traveling about 35-40 MPH oil light kept coming on and off. Engine stopped running. There were no prior warnings or noises or smell before engine locked up. Consumer had asked the mechanic for the old engine because it needed replaced, later the service manager told the consumer that the original engine could not go to the vehicle's owner.”
NHTSA complaint #876635, filed 2000-12“After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. Found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be replaced due to tensioner tightening up with too much force/ tires were wearing out prematurely due to bad suspension/vehicle had rough ride, and struts were leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #881391, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10061567Apr 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 57 | 16% |
| 2005 | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 19 | 17% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Avalon
40 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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