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4T1BK36B96U••••••2006 Toyota AVALON
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota AVALON build (26 vs 15).
26on this build
299on the model
20builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 5Electrical System 4Service Brakes 3Vehicle Speed Control 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2015
The contact owned a 2006 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact crashed into a cement barrier. The contact sustained bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was…
Power TraincrashJan 2015
The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact heard an abnormal noise as he pressed on the brake pedal; the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact was able to…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJun 2010
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…
Electrical SystemJan 2023
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
StructureApr 2019
Multiple cracks developed on the dashboard
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BK36B96U116338 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.