2007 Avalon wheel bearings

[avalon35]

Any idea if Avy's have wheel bearing issues? Also what are the symptoms if so? How to test?

[Tom in Tacoma]

Haven't heard of any issues since I've been hangin' around here. My '07 has 112,000 miles on it without issue.

Generally, a wheel bearing problem can manifest itself through a wobbling-noise, a vibration in the steering wheel or, when it's really bad, a squealing sound (as it shaves metal away).

[boosted-fc3s]

In my previous car I thought I had a wheel bearing issue. It was actually a cupped tire that made a sound similar to a bearing going bad (which I've also had in a previous previous car). Unless you have well over 100k I'd find it highly suspect that you would have a bad bearing.

[grandpapa]

From my experience (not the Avalon but other cars) when you do 90 degree-turn and hear noise from the front,, that's the symptom.

[Tom in Tacoma]

Originally Posted by grandpapa

From my experience (not the Avalon but other cars) when you do 90 degree-turn and hear noise from the front,, that's the symptom.

That could also be the constant velocity joint (CV-joint). That will make a crunching/knocking sound but only when doing a hard turn.

[avalon35]

Originally Posted by Tom in Tacoma

That could also be the constant velocity joint (CV-joint). That will make a crunching/knocking sound but only when doing a hard turn.

I'm getting suspicious it is the tire (even though they only have 1200 miles on them) I can feel a constant super mild vibration in the steering wheel. My wife has a 2005 Subaru that had the back bearings go out in 5000 miles (supplier defective batch of parts), so anytime I feel a drag on any car I get overly sensitive.

-chad

[boosted-fc3s]

Originally Posted by avalon35

I'm getting suspicious it is the tire (even though they only have 1200 miles on them) I can feel a constant super mild vibration in the steering wheel. My wife has a 2005 Subaru that had the back bearings go out in 5000 miles (supplier defective batch of parts), so anytime I feel a drag on any car I get overly sensitive.

-chad

Swap the tire with the full size spare on the side you hear the noise. If the noise goes away, you have your answer.

[avalon35]

Originally Posted by boosted-fc3s

Swap the tire with the full size spare on the side you hear the noise. If the noise goes away, you have your answer.

If the tires aren't the same make do you think it will still be a good test.

[boosted-fc3s]

You could also just swap front to back and see if the noise moves to the rear. You never really said if it was one side or front rear, etc.

[CISA93]

Originally Posted by boosted-fc3s

You could also just swap front to back and see if the noise moves to the rear. You never really said if it was one side or front rear, etc.

I had this problem, but in another car. It wasn't the CV joints or the front wheel bearings (they last well over 100,000 and can be checked for play with calipers removed. I removed the two front tires and I noticed something between the treads. Went into Discount Tire...tires were separating and they were replaced since they were under warranty.

[HiltonII]

Do an advanced search under user name hiltonii, look at the wheel bearing thread. I had the same problem with my 07.



TSB #TSB-0106-08

NHTSA ID #10025856

• <LI itxtNodeId="52" itxtHarvested="0">Date Announced: JUNE 11 2008
• Additional Info: How to Fix

Summary: TOYOTA: FRONT SUSPENSION- SOME 2007-2008 MODEL YEAR AVALON, CAMRY, CAMRY HV, AND SOLARA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING WHEEL FLUTTER AND/OR A BODY VIBRATION (FLOOR OR SEATS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (APPROX. 65-75 MPH [105-121 KM/H]). *PE

[csaxon]

M neighbors 06 Avalon needed a left rear wheel bearing replaced around 18,000 miles. It was squeeling. Dealer disagreed until it was removed and seizing was evident. Dealer replaced under warranty.