1998 Toyota Avalon XLS
All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Toyota Avalon XLS front right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Avalon xx10 white (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Avalon xx10 white (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Toyota Avalon XLS rear right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Avalon rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS is a 200-hp 3.0-liter V6 with an electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive & intelligence and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,708 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Avalon measures 191.9 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,429 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,708 ($57,240 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive & intelligence |
| 1st Gear | 2.81 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.74 |
| Reverse | 2.3 |
| Final Drive | 3.43 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.67 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.63 in |
| Turning Diameter | 37.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.7 in x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 in x 0.4 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/65HR15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/65HR15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota AVALON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 19, 1998 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE ALARM HARNESS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. A PERCENTAGE OF THE FEMALE TERMINALS USED IN THE ALARM CONNECTOR WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING AN 'OPEN CIRCUIT' CONDITION WHEN MATED TO THE MALE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINALS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND AVALON - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98, 9/2/98, AND 9/3/98.
NHTSA campaign 98V278000
Oct 19, 1998 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS USED ON 1998-1998 TOYOTA RAV4, AVALON, AND SIENNA MODEL VEHICLES DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE ALARM HARNESS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. A PERCENTAGE OF THE FEMALE TERMINALS USED IN THE ALARM CONNECTOR WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING AN "OPEN CIRCUIT" CONDITION WHEN MATED TO THE MALE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINALS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND AVALON - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98, 9/2/98, AND 9/3/98.
NHTSA campaign 98E035000
186 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota AVALON
Owner Complaints
186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota AVALON (26 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 21 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Equipment | 19 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Visibility | 19 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.