1998 Toyota Avalon electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Toyota Avalon — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 3, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent performance of various electrical systems. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The…”
filed Nov 1, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Avalon | 17 | 25% |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Avalon | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 Avalon | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 Avalon | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 Avalon | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 Avalon | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 Avalon | 25 | 24% |
| 2010 Avalon | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 Avalon | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 Avalon | 44 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.