1997 Toyota Avalon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Toyota Avalon, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,500 miles.
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.
“Noise coming from rear of car, upon inspection, rear suspension crossmember was rusted out. No other significant rust under car. Crossmember failed prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #10482650, filed 2012-10, 240,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10894082, filed 2016-08, 139,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 13% |
| 2013 | 25 | 18% |
| 2012 | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 | 23 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Avalon
40 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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