2006 Toyota Avalon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,743miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 3% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,743 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Unintended acceleration of 2006 Toyota Avalon and headlight went off during the emergency stop (note: the Toyota Avalon has not gone through the recall repair but recall repair has been scheduled) I was driving on 101s near mountain view during evening commute hour. I was tapping the gas pedal as 101s was in stop-and-go traffic condition. I felt the Avalon went faster than I was expecting and I did not depress the gas pedal more than light tapping. The Avalon was at 40mph. I applied the brake to slow down the car immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316550, filed 2010-03, 50,785 miles“We have found the auto leveling headlights (hid) to be aimed much too low. We are not comfortable using low beams at 55 MPH and the high beams are not nearly as good as conventional headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10171393, filed 2006-10, 1 miles“(1) time is approximately 11:30 pm, january 16, 2007. I am driving southbound in outside lane on divided interstate highway approximately 400' behind vehicle ahead, headlights on dim. Weather is clear, roads are clear, however, area had recent ice and sleet but most has been snow plowed to the road shoulders. Traffic is light, with vehicles ahead and to the rear. Speed is approximately 60 MPH and I am watching the road closely. Passenger in vehicle is witness. (2) I am immediately upon a chunk of ice about the size of a basketball that appeared to have fallen from the vehicle ahead. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178983, filed 2007-01, 10,386 miles“2006 Toyota Avalon. Rear deck brake light works only intermittently. Safety issue. Suspected electrical issue. Dealer was initially unable to fix, and estimates $400+ to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10319598, filed 2010-03, 112,000 miles“2006 Toyota Avalon limited headlights have very poor illumination beyond 2 car lengths ahead of vehicle while driving at night. There is a very distinctive line where the headlights project ahead of the car and from there it's very dark ahead. Almost lost control of the car, at 60 MPH trying to dodge a dear in the road that wasn't visible due to such a poor headlight illumination. It's a driving safety issue that should be investigated. Took the vehicle to Toyota to get the headlights adjusted/aligned & they said they were properly adjusted at the factory & no problems noted!”
NHTSA complaint #10169664, filed 2006-10, 3,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019670Mar 8, 2006Fog lamps loose.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 | 25 | 27% |
| 2008 | 209 | 60% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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