2006 Toyota Avalon Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,045 miles.
- 52power train complaints
- 16,045median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Avalon power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% | 2,500 |
| 2019 Avalon | 11 | 15% | 900 |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2016 Avalon | 2 | 9% | 71,500 |
| 2015 Avalon | 2 | 5% | 208,309 |
| 2014 Avalon | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% | 55,150 |
| 2012 Avalon | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% | 9,350 |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Avalon | 2 | 2% | 30,341 |
| 2008 Avalon | 13 | 4% | 20,750 |
| 2007 Avalon | 23 | 9% | 41,650 |
| 2006 Avalon | 52 | 14% | 16,045 |
| 2005 Avalon | 33 | 14% | 21,340 |
| 2004 Avalon | 4 | 2% | 47,500 |
| 2003 Avalon | 6 | 2% | 38,122 |
| 2002 Avalon | 4 | 3% | 118,177 |
| 2001 Avalon | 9 | 7% | — |
| 2000 Avalon | 8 | 5% | 99,445 |
| 1999 Avalon | 4 | 4% | — |
| 1998 Avalon | 11 | 6% | 69,500 |
| 1997 Avalon | 9 | 7% | 99,521 |
| 1996 Avalon | 3 | 3% | 100,475 |
| 1995 Avalon | 4 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2006 Toyota Avalon. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Under hard acceleration while turning, you will experience loss of vehicle control. Ie, entering traffic from a cross street.
Two previous avalons (97&98) and the one identified here, did and does allow the key to be removed from the ignition with the car being in park. The danger is that the car will roll and could run over someone or into traffic and cause serious injury. My husband and i always reminded each other to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Toyota Avalons have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Toyota Avalon (14% of the 360 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Avalon power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,045 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2006 Toyota Avalon problems
See all 2006 Toyota Avalon problems or power train problems across all Avalon years.