1996 Toyota Avalon steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Toyota Avalon — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 toyota avalon. While turning the steering wheel to the left or right he lost power steering. The dealer diagnosed the failure on the incident date; however, the vehicle was there for 14 days. The axle shaft assembly was repaired at the owners expense for $984.51. The…”
filed May 23, 2008
“Power steering rack needs to be replaced. Seems to be a common problem with this car. Toyota won't officially recognize this defect, although they will privately tell you that they see all the time.*ak”
filed Mar 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Avalon | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Avalon | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 Avalon | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Avalon | 31 | 29% |
| 2010 Avalon | 10 | 22% |
| 2009 Avalon | 18 | 20% |
| 2008 Avalon | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 Avalon | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 Avalon | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 Avalon | 42 | 18% |
| 2004 Avalon | 28 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.