2006 Toyota Avalon transmission problems
The 2006 Toyota Avalon has 53 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Transmission complaints
12%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I THINK I EXPERIENCED A SURGE IN MY 2006 TOYOTA AVALON. I WAS NOT SURE BUT PEOPLE OBSERVING THAT DID NOT STAY AND WAIT FOR POLICE SAID MY CAR RACED FORWARD AFTER STOPPED AT A LIGHT. I ENDED UP STEERING TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A TREE RATHER THAN THE CAR AHEAD OR PEDESTRIANS. WHEN THE POLICE AND TOW…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Avalon transmission — 12% 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.