1998 Toyota Avalon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Toyota Avalon, 11% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electrical system shut down in traffic at the light, alternator was tested. Battery light stay on, lights dimmed out, lost speed. Had to get pushed out the road at a busy intersection in atlanta georgia on cleveland avenue.. Bought a second alternator, same exact incident . Once headlights are turned on at night, car looses total power. I had to drive five blocks at night without lights on ralph david abernathy blvd, atlanta georgia, even the hazard lights drained a brand new battery purchased 12/02/2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11155533, filed 2018-12, 131,000 miles“Thunking noise when going over rough pavement from area of front wheel on passengers side determined by independent mechanic to be a strut mount, which apparently is a problem known by Toyota. Car has only 55,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10105762, filed 2005-01, 54,700 miles“The front suspension rattles really loud when going over small washboard type bumps or any disturbances in the road. This is caused by a faulty strut mount.”
NHTSA complaint #10151265, filed 2006-02, 105,000 miles“Rear springs/struts are so weak that if I have two people in the back seat, or several suitcases in the trunk, the rear suspension bottoms out. This causes a very uncomfortable wiggle when it comes back up. My new tires are starting to flat spot as did my last set. I brought this to courtesy Toyota when it was under warrentee. They claimed no problem and readjusted my headlights. I have contaced capitol Toyota in chatanooga, tn. A couple of times. They said they have had several complaints about this but couldn't do anything about it unless something was worn or damaged. I called Toyota. …”
NHTSA complaint #757072, filed 2002-01“There was a louder then usual thump in the front of the vehicle when going over bumps in the road. To vehicle to dealer repair shop, and mechanic noted that front strut was breaking. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer knew about the problem with the strut, but wa snot willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8002221, filed 2002-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 8% |
| 1999 | 14 | 15% |
| 1998 | 19 | 11% |
| 1997 | 26 | 21% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Avalon
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 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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