Steering Problem - Avalon

Sep 28, 2003 2 Replies

I recently posted a Q re a slight left drifting problem I'm having with a new Avalon and received a number of good and sincere responses. When I made that post I was not aware of this Camry list and since a Camry & Avalon as so closely related, maybe I should ask here also. I apologize to those who read both lists.



My 2003 Avalon - my first Toyota ever - has a slight drift to the left that is not evident except at highway speeds. It has been realigned at the dealership several times and I am told it is "within factory specs." However, on a 4-lane road and in the left lane, the car wants to drift to the left. At 60+ MPH it would hit the left ditch in about 200-300 ft if turned loose. However, when in the right lane it tracks basically straight. I have alternated the 2 front tires but no change noticed.



Is this a characteristic of a Camry/Avalon that has been experienced by others?



Thanks to those who replied on the alt.autos.toyota list and certainly you need not repeat your response here.



George


No its not normal of any car. Make the ass dealer or toy rep , ( Yes there is one ) ride the car , with you in it...Dont leave it overnighht, and dont leave it with them ,,,, It will be a battle for you

If a vehicle is aligned properly it will pull slightly left when on a level surface. This is because most roads are crowned on the left side so the alignment will assist with the vehicle running straight. If it pulls hard, which it sounds like yours isn't, or pulls right on level ground it's not aligned correctly.

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