2006 Toyota Avalon power train problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Toyota Avalon — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact heard an abnormal noise as he pressed on the brake pedal; the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact was able to restart the vehicle…”
filed Nov 26, 2021
“Under hard acceleration while turning, you will experience loss of vehicle control. Ie, entering traffic from a cross street.”
filed Feb 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Avalon | 9 | 13% |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Avalon | 2 | 9% |
| 2015 Avalon | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Avalon | 13 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.