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2006 Toyota Avalon electrical problems

16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,208. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
65,208
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition: module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Avalon electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Toyota Avalon electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Toyota Avalon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Body, Electrical · SC · fire

Car catch a fire while I was working inside

Filed Feb 4, 2023 · Electrical · NJ

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 Apr 7, 2022 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA · fire

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 the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was wires burnt. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact the price for a diagnosis for the harness wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 216,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. While driving less than 5 MPH to pull into an underground garage area, the accelerator pedal became stuck and failed to release. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the garage door. Upon impact, a yellow piece associated with the front passenger side air bag fractured. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the head and neck and sustained bodily scratches and bruising, which did not require medical attention. The insurance company was notified of the failure and planned to investigate the cause of the air bag and acceleration failures. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was still at the contact's residence. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 89,800 miles · TX

While driving in town at about 25 MPH, the car will accelerate by itself to 30mph, even if the accelerator is released. Pushing down on the accelerator has no effect. The acceleration is brief and stops by itself. This has happened several times over the last few weeks. Cruise control not engaged. The car computer was re-flashed at the dealer year to address to address sensitive accelerator issues.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 72,763 miles · PA

The check engine light came on with the vsc and slip lights on the dash. Had it scanned and the codes are p2195 and p0138. I am having a huge problem with this, I feel that toyota should cover this problem or atleast most of it. It's $1700 to fix this problem that many avalon owners are or have had with this!!! 06 toyota avalon - edmunds answers jan 10, 2009 - p2195 - oxygen (a/f) sensor signal stuck lean (bank 1 sensor 1) ... P0138 - oxygen sensor circuit high voltage (bank 1 sensor 2) ..... After owning a certified pre-owned 2006 avalon for 1 month, the "check engine" ... 1 (rh) exhaust manifold" is that the p0031 code was on one not both af sensors. You visited this page on 3/19/14. P2195 toyota - engine-codes.com engine-codes.com/p2195_toyota.html' 2005-2007 toyota avalon, 2007-2008 toyota camry service bulletin obdii code p2195 ... 2005-2006 toyota corolla service bulletin obdii code p2195. You visited this page on 3/19/14. Toyota technical service bulletin index - autopro import repair apr 2, 2013 - some avalon camry and solara vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise coming from ... Some 2006 - 2009 model year camry and 2007 - 2009 model year camry hv .... A mil 'on' condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2420 stored. ..... Mil "on" dtc p2195, p0138, and/or p0031(tsb-0066-10). You visited this page on 3/19/14. 1 complaints: 2005 toyota avalon check engine light is on www.carcomplaints.com/.../avalon/2005/.../check_engine_light_is_on.s...' mar 10, 2014 - the 2005 toyota avalon has 1 complaints for check engine light is on. ... Was the check engine light codes = p0138 o2 sensor/p2195 af sensor.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · VA

The rear deck brake light works when it wants to. No explanation provided by dealer. Expensive to trace.

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Electrical · 65,208 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while traveling between 50-55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the ignition coils needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 65,208 and the current mileage was 81,763.

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Electrical, Steering · 36,561 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when the rear end of the vehicle swerved unexpectedly. In addition, the vsc and check engine warning indicator began to illuminate until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the ignition coil was replaced. One year later, the failure recurred and a different ignition coil was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 36,561. Kmj

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Electrical · 17,632 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. While driving at any speed the lights and gauges on the dashboard intermittently shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 17,632 and the current mileage was 73,861. Updated 4/1/11 *cn updated 1/13/2012 *ln

Questions about the 2006 Toyota Avalon electrical

Does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Avalon electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,208 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Avalon electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Avalon have the most electrical problems?

The Toyota Avalon model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (44 complaints), 2011 (25 complaints) and 1998 (19 complaints).

Other 2006 Toyota Avalon problems

Acceleration 103Engine 69Transmission 52Steering 35Brakes 28Airbags 27Body 23Lights 12Driver assistance 10Fuel system 10Wheels 6Seats 5Seat belts 4Suspension 4Tires 4Visibility 4Locks 1

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