2006 Toyota Avalon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,208miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,208 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2006 Toyota Avalon xl has been giving problems shortly after my purchase. The first was the breaking of an oil hose followed by stalling on the freeway. I have taken it to the dealership for diagnosis and for over a week they have not been able to tell me anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10265070, filed 2009-04, 62,000 miles“The check engine light came on with the vsc and slip lights on the dash. Had it scanned and the codes are p2195 and p0138. I am having a huge problem with this, I feel that Toyota should cover this problem or atleast most of it. It's $1700 to fix this problem that many Avalon owners are or have had with this!!! 06 Toyota Avalon - edmunds answers jan 10, 2009 - p2195 - oxygen (a/f) sensor signal stuck lean (bank 1 sensor 1) ... P0138 - oxygen sensor circuit high voltage (bank 1 sensor 2) ..... After owning a certified pre-owned 2006 Avalon for 1 month, the check engine ... …”
NHTSA complaint #10573840, filed 2014-03, 72,763 miles“Car did not start for several tries. On about the 5th try, the moment I shifted into reverse, the throttle stuck and the car hurtled out of the garage. It veered to the left (as you face the garage) immediately after clearing the garage, cut under the branches of a big spruce tree on the corner of my neighbor's lot, crossed his driveway, across a small drainage ditch and slammed into the trunk of a huge spruce tree. Car stopped then, with extensive damage to rear, and engine died. Car was drivable and I drove it to the dealer, who chose to not examine anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158289, filed 2006-05, 3,823 miles“While driving in town at about 25 MPH, the car will accelerate by itself to 30mph, even if the accelerator is released. Pushing down on the accelerator has no effect. The acceleration is brief and stops by itself. This has happened several times over the last few weeks. Cruise control not engaged. The car computer was re-flashed at the dealer year to address to address sensitive accelerator issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10593405, filed 2014-05, 89,800 miles“Car acceleration out of control foot pedal acceleration but also electrical problems exsisted as well. Within the last year and a half at least twice a month. Fear of operating the vechicle. Recall and electrical repairs were done.: parts repaired and replacd are as followed. Ignition coil b primary/secondary circuit modify accelerator pedal and floor surface replace oil cooler hose replace vvti hose and kit oil hose no. 1”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 24% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 25 | 24% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 44 | 13% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 11% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
103 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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