1997 Toyota Avalon Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Toyota Avalon, 7% of the 125 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 updated 10/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10730642, filed 2015-06“I have had to replace (4) sets of bridgestone and firestone tires on my '97 Avalon due to hydroplaneing, poor wear quality and substandard performance. I have had nothing but firestone & bridgestone tires on this car since I purchased it new. Yet, I have spent close to $2000.00 and alot of my time to replace tires that haven't held up to the performance and quality as advertised ! On 11/16/00, I spent an additional $543.15 replacemy last set of bridgestone tires with michilen 205/60/15 tires. I also have a 1988 Toyota 4-runner with 230,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #737747, filed 2000-12“Tire failed outside sidewall near joint between tread and sidewall.tires near end of life 6/32 in center a bit less on outside.but still, never had a tire come apart like this before,danger on the freeway...wife driving alone...I'm shaken...new tires immediately...not bridgestone. (tiresize: p205/65/15)( DOT number: tire size: p205/65/15 )”
NHTSA complaint #742000, filed 2001-03“Failure of a tire at highway speed. The tread portion of the tire separated from the casing of the tire resulting in a loss of control and vehicle damage. The driver was able to stop the vehicle without damage to other vehicle of injury to the passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10036886, filed 2003-08“Vehicle hydroplanes on the slightest wet pavement. Also pulls to the left or right due to wrong tires on vehicle. Toyota refuses to replace the bridgestone tires with an alternate make designed for this vehicle. Also ABS brakes engaged many times due to the sliding.”
NHTSA complaint #534132, filed 1998-04Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 25% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Avalon
40 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBrakes
11 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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