2006 Toyota Avalon electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Toyota Avalon — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car intermittently completely shuts off, so I have to pull over with no power steering, put it in park and start it backup this occurs within 2 miles of startup and usually happens when I take my foot off the accelerator pedal to slow down for a red light or stop sign”
filed Feb 4, 2023
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempt to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned waiting days later to start the vehicle and noticed the burnt odor coming from the vehicle. In addition there was white smoke coming from underneath…”
filed Apr 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Avalon | 17 | 25% |
| 2018 Avalon | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Avalon | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 Avalon | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 Avalon | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 Avalon | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 Avalon | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 Avalon | 25 | 24% |
| 2010 Avalon | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 Avalon | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 Avalon | 44 | 13% |
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.