1999 Toyota Avalon - SpecComparePro

1999 Toyota Avalon XLS

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The 1999 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 $29,128 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 3,340 lb.

Spec	Value
Vehicle
Body Type	Sedan
Powertrain	Gas
Price
MSRP	$29,128 ($56,822 *)
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	3.63
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	37.6 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc	10.7 in x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Disc	11.4 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	56.7 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	3,340 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

* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall	Not rated
Frontal crash	Not rated
Frontal – driver	★★★★★
Frontal – passenger	★★★★★
Side crash	Not rated
Rollover	Not rated

Tested variant: 1999 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 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.

NHTSA campaign 98E035000

94 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Toyota AVALON

Owner Complaints

94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Toyota AVALON (15 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas

Air Bags	22
Vehicle Speed Control	20
Suspension	13
Electrical System	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Hydraulic	6

A complaint can cite more than one area.

Most recent complaints

Dec 5, 2015 · Steering

“THE CAR STEERING IS HARD TO TURN UNTIL IT WARMS UP. I TOOK THE STEERING TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR FLUSHING 12/3/2015 BUT THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING CONTINUES TO BE STIFF/HARD WHEN…”

Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical System

“WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE THE MECHANIC NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR PANEL. UPON EXAMINATION THE MECHANIC FOUND THE FRONT…”

Nov 15, 2014 · Visibility, Equipment

“ON OR ABOUT THE DATE BELOW, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE I-405 N FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES WHEN MY SUNROOF GLASS PANEL FLEW OFF OF MY CAR. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME, BUT I HAD NOTICED INCREASING WIND…”

May 2, 2014 · Air Bags Crash

“WAS DRIVING SOUND ON GREGORY RD AND ANOTHER CAR WAS TRAVELING NORTH SHE CAME INTO MY LANE AT ABOUT 40 MPH AND HIT ME HEAD ON MY AIRBAG NEW DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD I HAVE A BRUISE ACROSS…”

Mar 20, 2014 · Vehicle Speed Control, Engine

“DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL ABOUT THE 17TH OF DECEMBER 2013, I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE THE CAR TO A STOP. INSTEAD THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY OUT OF CONTROL AND MOUNTED THE SIDEWALK. IT TRAVELED…”

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 1999 TOYOTA AVALON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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