Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 31 HWY
Horsepower
268
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle JW S
The car is made to last just like the old days when American cars were made, but don't anymore. The Toyota Avalon is the highest rated car by CR year after year
I purchased my car used three years ago and it is still an absolute dream car. Still operates like new and the mechanics say it is an awesome ride. The car is now 13 years old and it is almost like brand new
accountCircle Katie C
If you have kids in car seats in the back, you can't reach them from the front without scooting your seat all the way back and lay it back some.
I love the roominess the car has. I love the way it rides, it has a huge trunk.
accountCircle Sophia M
There have been many recalls.
I love my vehicle it is the right size and I have enough room. It is good on gas. Enough room for everyone in my household.
accountCircle Julie G
The most comfortable and reliable vehicle
The most comfortable car I have ever driven. I love the air conditioned seats and it is so roomy and quiet. Lots of trunk space and back seats fold down. I have had no issues and have over 150,00 miles. Toyotas are the most reliable vehicles made today.
accountCircle Thomas W
It's a dependable car for me.
I like that it is good on gas and has a 3.5 v6 liter engine and what I hate about it is I have a dent on the door and some scratches on it.
accountCircle Tonia T
One of the best cars I've owned
Awesome reliable car. Have not any issues with it. Very roomy on the inside and love the sound system.
accountCircle Kathy H
To buy used or not to buy.
I bought my Avalon used and have had a few issues with it such as battery and starter, but, overall I would buy another one tomorrow. Even being a high mileage vehicle it has kept resale value. It drives great and gets wonderful gas mileage. Overall I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a car. On a side note this is my first Toyota.
accountCircle JAMES L
Toyota has best reliability in my opinion
Great car company 129.000 miles no problems at all, comfort is wonderful Performance beyond other car brands

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle DiNesha S
My flying bullet , my Avalon
, the pros Of the vehicle is that the size is nice and roomy. And it front wheel drive so it's good in snow . Cons is that it's expensive due to being a old foreign car .
accountCircle Isabella T
In all I hate this car. Radio looks nice and makes the car look newer than an 06.
I hate my Avalon. It is too big and does not drive as well as my car before this, which was a Honda Accord but it got totaled in an accident. I am way too small for this car and my blind spots are huge and I almost get into car accidents frequently because of it and I do not feel safe in this car. It shakes a lot when you brake and the brakes feel like you need to stomp on them.
accountCircle Dayla S
Overall reliable vehicle with a couple small interesting details
Overall it is a great car. It is an older model so there are things that are starting to fail. Such as, leather on seats is coming unsewn, adhesive on door from door handle is dripping, motor on seat isn't always operational.
accountCircle Abbey G
Not too big, not too small.
My car has luxurious air conditioning, you can adjust it to an exact temperature ranging from 64-86 degrees. It makes the car extremely comfortable for me and anyone else in it. It is a nice size, not too big and not too small. It has a roomy trunk. The brake pedal is not very sensitive. There’s no Bluetooth or AUX hook up which I wish it had.
accountCircle Keisha C
I like Toyotas, just not mine. I have had a better Toyota in the past before.
It has no auxiliary port, the brakes are weird because I only press them so lightly, but they make the car jerk.
accountCircle Brenda M
This car has a lot of room, for leg room and moving things.
What I like about my vehicle is that is spacious. What I also like about my vehicle is that is has a big trunk for all my groceries. What I dislike about my vehicle is that its a 6 cylinder car; therefore, gas is expensive.
accountCircle mihir p
It gets me from point a to point b. I need to do a lot of maintenance and having to often look for parts online. But other than that, no real complaints.
It is an older car at this point in time, but it still runs quite well. Has some scratches and dents, but nothing to bad
accountCircle Angel T
Its reliable and will pull back if it gets too close to any objects.
The car rattles and jerks from time to time. I was told it was normal. I do not like that. It electric so it may be the reason for jerking. Other than that it runs like a champ.

Toyota Avalon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XL
268 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
268 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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XLS
268 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
268 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Toyota Avalon Owner Reviews

4.51
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Kimberly J on June 10, 2021
It is such a comfy and roomy car. You can take it on long trips and not feel cramped up.
This vehicle has so much room, even in the back seat! The ride is unbelievably smooth and comfortable. I am very satisfied with the gas mileage for the year of car it is; 28-30 on the hwy is fantastic. There isn't anything I dislike about this car.
accountCircle Amy L on March 8, 2021
A random ramble to reach 250 characters. The car works if you care after it.
It's an older car so it has a lot of miles, however it's taken me across the country twice since I purchased it in 2014. Other than general care 0 problems. I take it to get oil changes whenever they're required, and go through tires quiet frequently as I travel several hundred miles a month. Mileage isn't terrible but it isn't not the best at 26 in highway, which is still about as much as I'd get if I was to buy a new Toyota Camry. I don't like the wood trim inside but everyone else seems to like it, I enjoy the windshield wipers as the sensor on them surprisingly works well.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Demi J.

Toyota cars are easy to maintain requiring very little maintenance and well worth the money spent. Toyota vehicles looks very nice, extremely comfortable and rides smoothly. I would recommend them to all my family and friends.

likeFilled Chesley Q.

Excellent gas mileage. Only 1 recall for heated seats. 14 Years old and still drives new. Paint has held up very well, no issues. Seats are still having that new look. Carpets are worn somewhat but its expected.

likeFilled Bridgett A.

The pros is all the space inside the vehicle and the smoothness on the road. It has safe technology on the cruise control that lets you know if you are too close to another vehicle. It automatically slows down when needed. The engine lasts forever.

likeFilled Cynthia T.

I bought this car used in 2008 and it has been a fantastic car. I have had very few problems with this car. It drives very well and is quite roomy. It is still a very stylish car and is so comfortable to sit in as a passenger or driver.

likeFilled Sophia M.

Has good gas usage and has enough room inside to sit comfortably. Has easy steering and control of car. It had only low miles and one owner with body of vehicle intact. Easy to move in and out of traffic, ac is good and needs no charging. Also has good size trunk for several suitcases for traveling.

likeFilled Carmela C.

Some of the things that are positive about the Avalon it is spacious and luxurious it is rides smoothly and decent on gas. It is somewhat reliable. I like the look and style of the car. There's not much else I have to say on the pros.

likeFilled Asia C.

Good sturdy car. It drives well and has a big body. Since it is 2006 the parts are a lot older but the car still works well. It runs smoothly and has good gas mileage. The seats are leather which is better in less hot weather but it is a very comfortable and spacious car.

likeFilled Mayra B.

Very roomy, comfortable and heated seats. Lots of space in the arm compartment. Very easy to adjust the seats to your liking. Control to open the trunk without having to use a key. Great car for road trips.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Demi J.

There are no true cons in my opinion. I would like to see more variations in color in the years to come. That will give customers more options on customization. Toyota has always been a brand to taking a licking and keep on ticking.

dislikeFilled Chesley Q.

I think we are on our 4th set of tires. Have had the usual tune ups. There is a hairline crack on dashboard. There is no real issues to point out. Replaced wiper blades a few times, which is normal. Have flushed radiator which is normally.

dislikeFilled Bridgett A.

The cons are how expensive the tires are when they need replacing. Also, the key fob battery dies quickly. If the battery dies you have no other way to start your vehicle. Oil changes for the car are very expensive and filling up the car is very expensive as well.

dislikeFilled Cynthia T.

I have no complaints about this car. If I ever have to buy another car, I would love to have another Toyota, in particular, an Avalon. I have thought hard about the cons of this automobile and I really cannot think of any.

dislikeFilled Sophia M.

Things are that it is a large sedan so does take more gas to fill tank. It does not have updated technology such as lane change alert or GPS system. It does not have the USB plug available for the new phones so you have to buy adapter to be able to go thru radio.

dislikeFilled Carmela C.

Well after three years of owning the 2006 Toyota Avalon I had to replace the engine. That is a big con, so needless to say I would not buy another Avalon nor recommend one. I trusted Toyota but not anymore since they offered no help with the defective car,!

dislikeFilled Asia C.

It is very old so I have had to replace many things. It is old leather so there is some damage in the interior. Since it is so old I am concerned it will not run for much longer. The paint and body is rusting slowly as well.

dislikeFilled Mayra B.

There really is not a lot of negative to say about this car. I love every detail of my Toyota Avalon. Great mileage and very comfortable car for road trips plenty of room in the back. No cons to mention about this make and model of car.

Ranks #1 Large Cars by Owners

The 2006 Toyota Avalon has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Large Cars.

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4.22

Ranks #1 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Toyota Avalon has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2006 Toyota Avalon A Good Car?

Yes, very good. Very limited recalls, only heated seats have been recalled. Great gas mileage. Worth the price.
Chesley Q.
Yes, best vehicle. Gives me the mileage and saves me on gas. Low maintenance. Perfect family car. Top brand.
Ari B.
It is an excellent vehicle. It is 13 years old and is still in great condition. It has almost 200,000 miles and still runs great.
Sal L.
It is a very excellent vehicle. Dependable. Not at the shop very often. Comfortable to drive. Gas mileage satisfactory.
Carmela C.
Yes it’s a smooth drive and the maintenance is low. I have not had to take it to the shop except for minor work like Brakes and alternator. I had my car since 2015
Mario C.
Yes I love this vehicle easy to drive and very reliable. Good on gas and has good pickup when needed. Also is very roomy and comfortable
Carol M.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Toyota Avalon?

Very reliable. We have had the engine light come on recently, believe it was a sensor of some kind. As the age of the care is aged, I think it does well.
Chesley Q.
It is totally reliable. Since I have had I haven't any issues with the vehicle. It is low maintenance which is awesome.
Ari B.
The 2006 Toyota Avalon is very reliable. In the 13 years I have owned this car there has only been 2 or 3 semi major things that needed repairs.
Sal L.
The 2006 Toyota Avalon is very reliable. The only problem is once in a while a puff of blue smoke comes out the exhaust.
Carmela C.
Yes the car is reliable I have no problems with it. I am very happy about my car and it’s a perfect family car.
Heidi M.
Yes it is very reliable good on gas and has great pickup on the interstate when needed. It starts every time and I have had to do minimal work to keep it going strong.
Ariel T.

Is The 2006 Toyota Avalon A Good Value?

I do not remember the cost. It is a good value anyway you look at it. Being thirteen years old it is done very good, all family. Members are happy.
Chesley Q.
I didn't buy my car from a dealership but from a personal buyers, true price was definitely worth every penny for this type of vehicle.
Ari B.
When I bought it I paid about $30,000 for it. Seeing as how it has lasted this long with hardly any problems I would say yes it is a good value.
Sal L.
I paid 9,000 dollars for it used. I think it was a good value since it was still in excellent condition.
Carmela C.
Yes it’s a older car so the Value has went down and it’s a used car. My car is valued 11,000. My Avalon is nice and comfortable set up like a luxury car like a Lexus .
Nicole A.
I only paid 10,000 dollars and it only had 60,000 miles and only one owner. It was clean and looked practically brand new with no damage to the car.
Tammy D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Toyota Avalon coolant type?

Answer: For the 2006 Toyota Avalon, the manufacturer recommends Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant. This is A50/50 ethylene glycol based coolant, which is also an antifreeze for the colder months. It is...

What's the 2006 Toyota Avalon aux input location?

Answer: The 2006 Toyota Avalon aux input location is on the front console dash. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle....

Does the 2006 toyota avalon have an aux input?

Answer: If You would like to know if the 2006 Toyota Avalon has an aux input, I've got some bad news for You. The Avalon in the year You are looking for did not come equipped with an aux input. Do not let that...

Where is the fuel pump relay located in the 2006 Avalon?

Answer: The fuel pump relay located in the 2006 avalon is in the fuse box. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel look for a small seam or crack along the dash. Using a screwdriver or prybar You...

How much oil does the 2006 Toyota Avalon take?

Answer: The 2006 Toyota Avalon useS6.4 quarts of oil and You should use SAE 5W-30 oil when You need to replace it. Toyota also recommends using synthetic oil. Oil comes in two major styles, conventional and synthetic....

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