2006 Toyota AVALON - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Toyota Avalon has received excellent safety ratings in both front and side crash tests, with a 5-star rating for both the driver and passenger sides. However, the overall safety rating is listed as "Not Rated" indicating the absence of a comprehensive evaluation. This model does come with optional electronic stability control, providing an added layer of safety on the road. Unfortunately, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems to assist the driver in avoiding accidents.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the car has a relatively high number of complaints at 357, which could indicate some recurring issues reported by owners. Additionally, there have been 7 recalls associated with this model, suggesting potential safety or performance concerns that have been identified by the manufacturer. It is always advisable for owners to stay informed about any recalls and address them promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicle.

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Complaint Count

357

Recall Count

7

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Optional
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2022 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2006 Toyota AVALON

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"while backing out of the driveway, in reverse, the car suddenly and without warning accelerated at a high rate on it's own without depression of the accelerator pedal. brakes were applied at full force during the acceleration with out effect. vehicle continued down the driveway, crossing over the street, then jumped the opposing curb, striking a stone wall."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-12-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the vehicle rapidly accelerated while attempting to shift into the park position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 70,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2014-06-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there were no failures with the vehicle. the manufacture was alerted of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,000. the current mileage was 49,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-02-12
Complaint:
"on a flat surface in cruise control traveling at 40+mph, brakes applied, then resume is activated, and vehicle surges ahead unexpectedly. on a hill at 50 mph, with cruise control on, the vehicle suddenly accelerates excessively causing the vehicle to veer right or left. this condition has existed since i purchased the vehicle new. after complying numerous times, the authorized toyota dealer could "detect nothing wrong with the cruise control". they did not offer to do a test drive. i have put up with this condition for a long time, but the problem is now much worse and dangerous to drive. *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2007-10-06
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the vehicle abnormally and rapidly accelerated. the contact crashed into a patio and then a house. there were no injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. updated 3/25/14*cn"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-03-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that when in reverse, the engine roms began racing and the engine roared loudly. the gear was shifted from reverse to neutral and the rpms decreased. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. the contact was advised that another representative would contact him at a later date. the failure mileage was 100,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2014-06-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated when sitting at a traffic light the rpm's increase excessively causing the vehicle to lunge forward as if it want to take off. also whenever he was getting on an exit and the accelerator pedal was being depress the vehicle would hesitate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no problem with the vehicle and they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 74,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2013-11-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward until crashing into a house. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and was in the process of being examined. the contact stated that the vehicle had also surged forward on two prior occasions. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 18,000. ..updated 09-21-12*bf the consumer stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer three times for the recall. updated 09/25/12...updated 04/25/13 *bf updated 05/14/2013 *js"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2012-09-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. while stopped at a traffic stop, the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the rpm reading dropped under 1000 rpms. the vehicle would not accelerate. the contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2009-01-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. after receiving the vehicle back from the dealer, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised him that they had in fact repaired the recalled component. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the vin was unavailable."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2010-01-10

Recalls for the 2006 Toyota AVALON

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. the affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring."
Consequence:
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy:

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of incident: 2014-11-19
Recall:
"southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. the electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed."
Consequence:
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Component(s) Involved: SEATS > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of incident: 2016-06-02

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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