1998 Toyota Avalon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Toyota Avalon, 4% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66 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.
“Rapid acceleration when put in reverse.went out of garage at uncontrollable speed. Over rode brakes. I was trying to avoid hitting cars and houses. Stopped across street in neighbor,s yard. I heard a loud when it stopped. I apparently turned the ignition off,because it did,t hit anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10293704, filed 2009-11, 66 miles“Have complained several times that driver's seat seems to go from one side to another as though it was loose. Dealer said seat not loose. Also dash and headlight went out when driving home one evening. Could't get them to go back on. After car was in driveway doe 5 minutes went out and tried and then they went on. Dealer said nothing could be found.”
NHTSA complaint #729860, filed 2000-09“Century breverra contour does not restrain properly in back middle of Toyota Avalon. Due to hump in middle elr/alr seat belt cannot be tightened properly. Seat tilts to side. Elr releases. Locking clip releases. Century toddler seat restrains fine.”
NHTSA complaint #705457, filed 1999-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 50% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 5 | 21% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 22% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2014 | 21 | 22% |
| 2013 | 23 | 17% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 8% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsBody and structure
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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