Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Toyota Avalon has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 360 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V499000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 103 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 57 complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Air Bags 27 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
Of the 360 complaints on file, 54 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 360 complaints, owners report 35 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Toyota Avalon is plagued by several critical issues, most notably related to vehicle speed control, brakes, and airbags. The high number of vehicle speed control complaints (103) indicates a potential safety risk. Frequent recalls and complaints on these components contribute to a below-average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| speed control system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| airbag system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive accelerator
- Brake pedal softness or sponginess
- Airbag warning light
- Vibrations during braking
- Intermittent engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.