1998 Toyota Avalon Toyota Avalon 1998

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1998 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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Chart based on 16 repairs.
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1998 Toyota Avalon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Toyota Avalon

Engine not specified

231500 mi

US $300
The key ignition would not work. Also the steering column had rusting. 

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1998 Toyota Avalon 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

130000 mi

US $200
Flex pipe ahead of the catalytic convertor was replaced. 
284000 mi

US $2200
Timing belt, fuel pump. EGR valve 
285800 mi

US $181
Replace fuel pressure regulator. The car had a strong fuel odor, especially when the fuel was less than 1/2 full. The odor was strong through the vents. The repair resolved the issue. 
45000 mi

US $526
The check light was on. The dealer found the speed sensor is out. So a replacement was made. 
276500 mi Replace EGR Valve. 
173000 mi

US $350
Water pump went out 
178000 mi

US $104
O2 sensor went bad 

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1998 Toyota Avalon Engine Problems

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