Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| SU00200 | 05/05/2000 | 613507 | This bulletin provides service information regarding the removal of the abs speed sensor prior to removal of the rear axle and rear suspension. *mr | 07/20/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 032999 | 03/29/1999 | 605180 | Brief information regarding front brake noise. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| BR00199 | 04/23/1999 | 604941 | New front brake pad kits are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt | 05/20/1999 | |
| BR00199 | 03/26/1999 | 604651 | Concerns with front brakes making a groan or grinding noise for vehicles built before certain vin ranges. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - HAND CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 75000 | 20 | 11/04/2003 |
| On a 98 toyota avalon xls: the a/c and heating system shuts down completely occasionally. the front and rear defoggers fail also. when the shut down occurs, the air vents emit very hot air, even though the thermostat is set for a/c. i almost had an accident when it started raining and the defoggers failed to operate. it appears to be an electrical wiring defect for which i have appealed to toyota to take responsibility,but without any success | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 101000 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Severe rusting on rear brake rotors on a 1998 toyota avalon effectively reducing the braking power of the car. john summers a district parts and service manager representative of toyota stated that braking effectiveness is reduced, however, he stated that this is normal and not subject to recall. he encourged me to file this report with your office | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 45920 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 1998 toyota avalon. when the vehicle is on a slight incline, while in reverse or moving forward a loud metal noise is present in the fuel tank. the dealer stated that brake failure was the cause of the noise and that the brakes needed to be replaced. an independent mechanic confirmed that the baffle was loose inside the fuel tank and that the brakes were not related to the failure. the fuel tank has not been repaired. the contact is concerned that the failure could cause a fire. the current mileage was 49,950 and the failure mileage was 49,920. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/10/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Brake pedal drifts toward floor at red light. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Went to dealer 3 out of 5 people had similar problem. system was inspected 2 weeks prior by nys inspection. no safety defect mentione din summary. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1998 | |||
| Brake problem started at 7000 miles. brakes and the rotors were replaced at 14000 miles and 19000 miles. also, abs brake light was coming on/off, and brakes were squeaking. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/20/1998 | ||
| Abs brake system is inadequate for vehicle, brake fading. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 10/26/1998 | ||
| While the engine is idling during a stop and pressure is increased on the brake pedal, pedal decends to the floor. *cj | |||
| 01/24/1998 | |||
| Brakes squeaking. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/02/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2098 | |
| Complete hydraulic brake failure at 16,800 miles, caused car to go through red light. loss of hydraulic fluid. rotor froze and brake line failed at rotor housing. car dealer had installed all new rotors and pads at 9,200 miles. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes make noise due to pads made out of asbestos. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the rotors were worn, which caused a heavy vibration when braking.*jb | |||
| 07/11/1998 | |||
| Brake problem started at 7000 miles. brakes and the rotors were replaced at 14000 miles and 19000 miles. also, abs brake light was coming on/off, and brakes were squeaking. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/28/2002 | 1 | ||
| A failure of the left front brake line caused the loss of all brake fluid in the master cylinder. the reservoir does not have a separation that would have prevented all the brake fluid from being lost. most master cylinders have a partition in them, so at least the front or back brakes would still be functional. i believe that this is a major function that should be investigated. i could have had a major accident if i had been on the road. as it was i had just pulled off the road and was unloading passengers when the brake line failed. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | 01/24/1998 | ||
| Brake pedal loose. yh | |||