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Toyota Avalon

2006 only

170 classified complaints 5 recalls

2006 Toyota Avalon have 170 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Avalon report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 43 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 4.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 31 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles. 22.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 42,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 15 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 13.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 76,460 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Toyota Avalon report for every year and full specs/safety data.