These are standard specifications for the 2006 Toyota Avalon, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - 2010 |
| Weight : | 3490 lbs | 1583.037 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 31 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Automatic electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
Recall
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19871205 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V396000 |
| Summary | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. |
| Consequence | If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050121 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V096000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH. |
| Consequence | THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. |
| Notes | TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60B AND LEXUS RECALL NO. 6LB.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V743000 |
| Summary | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. |
| Consequence | Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant. |
| Remedy | SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Toyota Avalon?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Toyota Avalon? A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Toyota Avalon? A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon has a length of 197.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Toyota Avalon? A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have?A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon has 38.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have?A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Toyota Avalon? A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2006 Toyota Avalon have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Toyota Avalon was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2006 Toyota Avalon have? A: The 2006 Toyota Avalon had a 5 speed Automatic electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential gearbox.