Component Record

Toyota Avalon 1997 Brakes Problems

12 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1997 Toyota Avalon - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V156000Reported September 17, 1997 - 18,746 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 18,746 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering42 Suspension27 Tires9 Power Train9 Vehicle Speed Control8 Engine8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.