1998 Toyota Avalon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,797miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Toyota Avalon, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,797 miles. 1 a fire, 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 interior of the vehicle fills with gasoline/fuel fumes every time the gas indicator reaches 1/4 of a tank. Toyota dealer replaced fuel injector however this did not resolve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10417891, filed 2011-08, 83,674 miles“The contact owns 1998 Toyota Avalon. When the vehicle is on a slight incline, while in reverse or moving forward a loud metal noise is present in the fuel tank. The dealer stated that brake failure was the cause of the noise and that the brakes needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic confirmed that the baffle was loose inside the fuel tank and that the brakes were not related to the failure. The fuel tank has not been repaired. The contact is concerned that the failure could cause a fire. The current mileage was 49,950 and the failure mileage was 49,920.”
NHTSA complaint #10291777, filed 2009-11, 45,920 miles“While refueling vehicle at a gas station consumer set the pump on automatic and walked off a few feet, turned around and noticed flames shooting out of filler neck. Flame was put out with a extinguisher, and vehicle towed back to dealer. Fire dept report stated gas station pump ignited fire from spark of unknown souce. No smoking or people around at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #855747, filed 2000-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 50% |
| 2019 | 21 | 30% |
| 2018 | 3 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Avalon
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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