1997 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"The 1998 Avalon is a luxury family car that is very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Avalon had a broken clip in it's left passenger door.
A knob on the Avalon's stereo broke.
Engine coolant appears on the outside of the coolant reservoir... dry and crusty. The coolant level slowly decreases. I add a couple of ounces every few months.
There is a rattle in the front of the Avalon. It sounds like it's under the kick panel on the front passenger's side. The rattle is unpredictable. Big bumps in the road sometimes don't make noise at all. Small bumps sometimes cause a lot of noise. One mechanic says it's a bad strut mount; another one says he doesn't think so. They are both reliable mechanics. However, I don't want to spend a few hundred dollars to have struts and strut mounts replaced and still have the rattle. Any suggestions on narrowing down the search for this rattle or any comments from others who have had a rattle in a 1998 Avalon would be most appreciated.
General comments?
This car is great for trips. It's an excellent family car. It could use a little more horsepower for passing on the highway, but I don't consider that a major problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1450 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2003 |