2006 Toyota Avalon engine problems
The 2006 Toyota Avalon has 69 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
69
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE AND SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE HIGHWAY PATROL APPEARED ON THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Avalon engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.