1998 Toyota Avalon Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,176miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Toyota Avalon, 8% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,176 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.
“I've noticed my tires this morning are starting to tear I only have about 5 to 7000 miles on them I hardly use the car,however I take good care of my vehicle,I've never had this problem until now I really would like to see this taken care of, nankang sport ns-1 215-45-17.”
NHTSA complaint #10240693, filed 2008-09, 119,351 miles“After getting off the freeway and driving on surface streets, I had a complete tire blow out. When pulled over the resulting tire was torn to shreds. The tire was purchased a little over 3 years ago with about 25,000 miles on it. The tires were recently maintained (rotated and aligned). There was a good amount of tread still remaining on tire. Fortunately, I was able to pull over into a parking lot and call for road assistance. However, because of the complete disintegration of the tire, my rim was totally damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414921, filed 2011-07, 115,000 miles“Right rear tire went flat. While requesting repair, dealer indicated steel belts were beginning to protrude through carcass. Upon visual inspection of the undamaged left rear tire, observed the same phenomenon. All tires had only an estimated 5 - 10 thousand miles tread remaining. These tires were rotated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation and maintained at 32 PSI pressure. Car is in excellent mechanical condition with no front end damage nor alignment anomalies. …”
NHTSA complaint #732224, filed 2000-09“Vehicle is extremely sensitive to tire steer . Two of the original equipment tires (bridgestone) were replaced at 3000 miles, but the problem recurred. The entire set of tires were replaced with bf goodrich tires, but the same problem recurred. Rotating the tires becomes problematic because the wrong switch exacerbartes the problem. The resulting pull indiactes the need for a wheel alignment when that is not the problem, or obscures the need at other times. The need to fight the wheel causes driver fatigue and could result in loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #756603, filed 2002-01“Believe manufacturer is putting inferior tires on original equipment autos and then refers customer to tire manufacturer when complaints arise. ( DOT number: tire size: p205/65r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #724251, filed 2000-06Related 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 1998 Toyota Avalon
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 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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