2006 Toyota Avalon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 8%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 8% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I took my car to the dealership and made a complaint about the drivers seat shifting when I'm driving and mash on the brakes. I thought the seat needed tightening the Toyota dealer checked the seat and informed me that the frame was deteriorating.”
NHTSA complaint #11046159, filed 2017-11, 134,838 miles“I am having a loud grinding sound when I put car in reverse, foot on brake, found was rear window shade(sunshade). Noise last min. At stationary and in motion, then goes away. Apparently known problem with 2006 and 2007”
NHTSA complaint #11252231, filed 2019-08, 100,000 miles“Vehicle was stopped on an uphill grade. When I began to accelerate on the grade the car would move a about three feet into the intersection but would not go further. A loud rumbling sound and the car vibrated but would not move.. Another car to my right had to stop to avoid hitting me. T think the traction control is designed poorly as I have read similar complaints online.”
NHTSA complaint #10483996, filed 2012-11, 131,000 miles“Another driver lost control while driving west on icy roads and hit me, I was driving east on ne lombard..in results of my Toyota Avalon being deamed totaled. Dealership is out of business and owes the bank $454.10 for warranty refund.”
NHTSA complaint #10958898, filed 2017-03, 2 miles“My car has always been kept in the garage, except for being at work. I have cracks all over the passengers side airbags. I was in the hospital getting a lung transplant when the extended service letter came out offering to replace it. I didn't drive for two years because of illness. When I went to the Toyota dealer he said I missed the deadline by a week. He said he had the parts and would like to do it but would need an ok from Toyota corporate . I called Toyota and they said there is nothing they can do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993780, filed 2017-06, 155,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 10032633Feb 22, 2010Toyota: potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle…
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 50% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 5 | 21% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 22% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2014 | 21 | 22% |
| 2013 | 23 | 17% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 8% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
103 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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