Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| ST00901 | 12/21/2001 | ST00500 | 628688 | Subject regarding steering rack end noise. *tt | 03/19/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 85290 | 1 | 11/04/2002 |
| 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 failure mileage was 85,290 and the current mileage was 85,300. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08. *jb | |||
| 07/26/1996 | |||
| Steering system is too sensitive, causing vehicle to swerve on windy days. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1996 | |||
| Steering system is too sensitive causing vehicle to swerve during windy conditions. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Power steering rack needs to be replaced, had been leaking while vehicle was still under warranty. but , then dealer could not find problem. currently, there is a tsb on that problem. vehicle out of warranty, and dealer knew what problem was. dealer offered to pay for part, but consumer felt dealer should also pay for labor. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 01/25/2001 | |||
| Rack and pinion and power steering pump in need of replacement, parts on back order. cj | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Rapid power steering fluid loss --seems common in avalons. no parts available because on back order. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Power steering belt failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/23/2002 | |||
| While making a right turn on flat surface and with no warning consumer lost steering control. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 03/02/2001 | |||
| Rack and pinion steering went out while driving. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2001 | |||
| Rack and pinion and power steering pump in need of replacement, parts on back order. cj | |||