1997 Toyota Avalon suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Toyota Avalon — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota avalon. While driving 40 mph, the rear passenger tire made loud noises. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lateral arm snapped off the subframe due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 8, 2016
“Noise coming from rear of car, upon inspection, rear suspension crossmember was rusted out. No other significant rust under car. Crossmember failed prematurely. *tr”
filed Oct 30, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Avalon | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Avalon | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 Avalon | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalon | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 Avalon | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Avalon | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Avalon | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Avalon | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 Avalon | 13 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.