2006 Toyota Avalon owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. While driving 10 MPH, the contact engaged the brake to make a right turn and the vehicle surged. The vehicle accelerated so forcefully that the contact had to make a left turn. The contact turned the vehicle off and it coasted to a stop. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the dealer who stated that the failure was impossible. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 51,609.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle rapidly accelerated while attempting to shift into the park position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that he received a recall notice. When he called the authorized dealer to make an appointment, he was informed that the parts were backordered until january 2011.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. The contact stated when sitting at a traffic light the RPM's increase excessively causing the vehicle to lunge forward as if it want to take off. Also whenever he was getting on an exit and the accelerator pedal was being depress the vehicle would hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no problem with the vehicle and they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 74,000.

When accelerating from a stop the vehicle will sometimes move about 10 feet and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. It will then accelerate normally. When driving in heavy conditions at speeds under 35 the car hesistates badly when you try to accelerate and then "jumps" forward. Same thing happens on the downside to the point that it feels like its going to stall. The service advisor also said there had been other complaints about this condition. This condition is dangerous and not normal.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated without intention. Consequently she crashed into cement and a fence inside of a parking lot. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. She was advised by the manufacturer to remove the floor mats. The current and failure mileages were approximately 12,000.

Power steering pump leaking. Told by dealer it will need to be replaced. *tr

The telescoping steering column lock loosens during normal driving. Usually the lock lever only drops low enough to hit your knees as you exit the car after a drive, but does not loosen enough to release the column telescope. Today it dropped all the way down while I was driving and the column (which I have fully extended normally) collapsed forward (compressed). I lost some vehicle control as I reached down to secure the handle upward. This seems to be a friction device and has no positive locking detent. My wife and daughter have more trouble with it than I do as they cannot force it up as far, so it releases more often. A poor and dangerous design. The dealer wants $79 just to look at it. We have gotten into the habit of checking the lock frequently but whenever we forget it will rel

Steering column telescoping lever drops during normal driving. Fully down (although not visible through steering column) within 2-3 hours driving. Leaves steering wheel with free play during operation. Safety issue. *tr

On 12/7/2008 oil came out from bottom of the car. On monday 12/8 I had the car towed to a Toyota dealer--after looking at the car I was told it was a failure of something called a vvti oil hose--this part is on national back order by Toyota and wont be available until the end of december or mid january (according to Toyota)--there is a technical service bulletin about this and I was also told 1748 cars have had the same problem-----why would it take so long to obtain these parts? *tr

This cars engine had to be pulled out for head gaskets. I was charged 4000.00 when it was covered under the warranty. A year later they gave me the money back. Then I had external high pressure oil lines replaced and the gaskets several times. This car is one of the worst cars I have ever owned.I take care of my cars to the exstreme.I am a diesel specialist for the state.I finally had to get rid of the car.I wrote Toyota a letter and got absolutely no sympathy or understanding whatsoever. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at 10 MPH, the automatic transmission was sluggish while shifting gears, and lurched forward without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 01/19/07. *jb

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 restart the vehicle and resume normal driving operation. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that a mechanical fault was found with the vehicle. The manufacturer was also informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The contact continued to experience multiple failures after the vehicle was inspected. On the latest incident, the contact stated that he had entered a car wash on the left lane and attempted to enter the right lane by reversing the vehicle. Once the vehicle was placed into dr

Dashboard sticky, cracking. Also extreme glare off dash causing sight distraction. Part of a recall and toyota would not assist

Just heard of the Lexus recalls about fuel leak problem. Toyota dealer found a fuel leak in my fuel line and I had to have it replaced. I just wanted to inform you just incase this is an issue with other Toyota models.. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The failure occurred twice. The second time, the vehicle accelerated through a stop sign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the accelerator pedal and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated she did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle after repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota avalon. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the navigation system was not operating normally. The contact experienced difficulty accessing the navigation module due to the rocker switch failure. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the navigation system was operating properly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 35,000.

Driving east on coldspring lane- was crossing charles st at the intersection when other driver going west on coldspring lane attempted to make a left turn onto charles st going south I had no time to hit the brakes I ran into his side of the car passenger side-my air bags did not deployed. The front of the car was total destroyed. My wife and I sustained injuries. *tr