2006 Toyota Avalon Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Toyota Avalon.

20052007
Complaints
449
Crashes
73
Fires
3
Injuries
52
Fatalities
2
Recalls
5

Worst 2006 Toyota Avalon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#193 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:54,710 mi
Crash-related:31
#235 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:14,933 mi
Crash-related:2
#330 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:56,292 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Toyota Avalon.

Unintended Acceleration
93
complaints
Crashes
31
Fires
Avg Miles
54,710
Automatic Transmission
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
14,933
Engine & Cooling
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,292
Steering Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,351
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,906
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
86,149
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,593
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
38,995
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
79,174
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,500
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,309
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
107,462
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
34,737
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,886
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
62,415
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,032
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,333
Steering:Column
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
63,846
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Toyota Avalon

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,123,605 vehicles.

16V396000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~7,749 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

14V743000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~3,233 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

10V499000Brake Master Cylinder
~728,544 affected

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

10V036000Equipment:other:labels
~153,418 affected

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V017000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~2,230,661 affected

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

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2006 Toyota Avalon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Toyota Avalon has 449 NHTSA complaints, 73 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 93 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (93 complaints, avg 54,710 mi); Automatic Transmission (35 complaints, avg 14,933 mi); Engine & Cooling (30 complaints, avg 56,292 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,162 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Toyota Avalon include 73 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,123,605 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Toyota Avalon?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (unintended acceleration) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Avalon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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