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7.8

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
52,500 miles
Total Complaints:
36 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace dashboaed (15 reports)
  2. not sure (11 reports)
  3. replace dashboard (10 reports)
2006 Toyota Avalon accessories - interior problems

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2006 Toyota Avalon Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #16

May 172012

Avalon Limited 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a very expensive car. We bought brand new and then started to notice cracks in the front part of the passangers side dash. This is my wife's car and she only drive about 7 miles a day. I see on here that this is a common problem. Very disapointed that from what i read the dealers want nothing to do with the poor quality of the factory installed parts. I will try visiting the local Toyota dealer for some resolve. If i recieve none I will try to start a nation wide class action law suit to have this escalated into a recall.

- Patrick N., Miami, FL, US

problem #15

Jul 162012

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

only had car about 2years, and this what happen, just want it fix

- Kathy L., Ocean Springs, MS, US

problem #14

Aug 122013

Avalon SLE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

I am sorry to hear that others have had problems with the dash on their Toyota Avalon. I only have 40,000 miles on mine and it has new cracks in the dash and surround every day. The car has been garage kept since I bought it new and rarely sits out in the sun. This will certainly affect my trade-in value and is bothersome to me for such a nice, expensive car. Obviously, this is a defect and Toyota should cover the expenses of repairing in or risk losing many loyal customers. The fix will not cost them that much money, however losing satisfied customers over time will.

Update from Sep 10, 2013: They say that they have no documented cases. Please encourage all to contact Toyota and make an official complaint.

From Toyota.

While we understand your disappointment but we are unable to weigh the legitimacy of the information found during your online research, as the details of the individual concerns are not known to us. For that reason we encourage customers to contact our offices, like you have, so that any trends can be identified.

- Tina T., Pearland, TX, US

problem #13

Jul 032013

Avalon V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I think Toyota should man up and fix the problems with the cracks in dash board.

My car only has 28000 miles on it. yes I am talking about the 2006 Avalon. I think

we should take them to court.

- Rosemarie B., Port Saint Lucie, FL, US

problem #12

May 012013

Avalon Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

I am both relieved and at the same time sad that I'm not the only one with this very ugly problem (cracks in the dashboard). I see that the complaints come from only 2 states Texas and Florida. I guess Toyota didn't make their interiors for the HOT climates. I hope a lot more people complain and they recall the dashboard because a $2000 repair bill is out of the question! It was such a beautiful car until this started!!!

- Shelly B., Bonita Springs, FL, US

problem #11

Mar 062013

Avalon XL 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

I ordered this car new. It has had a carpet dash cover for the past four years, but that has not prevented the relatively sudden formation of a total of five major cracks on the top and front passenger side of the dash in the three months since the first one appeared. They are long, ugly, and very much in one's face. This has been a great, relatively trouble-free car until now and I pride myself in keeping it clean and well maintained. This experience has soured the ownership experience for me and I literally feel angry and cheated all over again every time I climb into the car.

The local Toyota dealer claims to have no knowledge of this dash deterioration problem in other Avalons or Camrys,but the internet is full of complaints about this issue and I know Toyota must be fully aware of the uproar about their defective dashboard materials. The dealer refused to get involved with their corporate headquarters on my behalf. I am left with an otherwise clean, beautiful car with a hideous looking dashboard

and a sharply reduced market value.

I have owned four new Toyotas over the years and I had planned to sell this one to my son and get another new Avalon or possibly a Toyota Venza in 2014. In light of Toyota's unwillingness to stand behind their rather pricey Avalon, I now strongly doubt that another Toyota will happen. I don't like being gypped and I vote with my wallet. Buy one of these cars at your peril.

- Bill T., Brandon, FL, US

problem #10

Feb 082011

Avalon LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! CAR WAS TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE THIS BE AN ISSUE. IT MIGHT MAKE ME CHANGE MAKE OF CAR I PURCHASE NEXT AND THIS IT MY THIRD TOYOTA. THINKING CHEVROLET NEXT.

- cynthia71, Katy, TX, US

problem #9

Oct 062009

Avalon Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

Hairline cracks started creeping along my dashboard on my 2006 Avalon Ltd - Toyota. I have 9 cracks by now and I'm sure I will have more as time goes by. Such a beautiful car and inside all I see are these cracks. So upsetting and I thought I was the only one who had them. Now I see I am not alone. I will certainly think twice before I think of trading it in and purchasing another Avalon.

- Liz B., Englewood, FL, US

problem #8

Aug 312010

Avalon XLS 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

At approximately 40,000 miles my wife discovered that the dash had some hairline cracks had started to form.Since ten the cracks have gotten larger and more numerous and have appeared on all areas of the dash. I am sure that this has resulted from using inferior material. I have purchased many Toyota's over the years such as the Tercel, Corolla and Sienna just to name a few and never run into this problem before. This will severely impact my buying decisions in the future if this issue cannot be resolved equitably.

- Gary G., Melbourne, FL - Florida, US

problem #7

Aug 152012

Avalon Limited 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles

Dash has numerous cracks up to about 18" long. Dealer wants $1,918.61 to replace, and this is the most expensive car I've ever owned.

Bought my first new car in 1961 and have owned at least ten since; also, a number of used vehicles. Never had a dash crack before. Other vehicles are apparently not made from such cheap materials.

Message would appear to be: don't buy a Toyota - ever!

- Chester W., Corpus Christi, TX, US

problem #6

Oct 122011

Avalon XLS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have driven Toyotas for years. I have never had this problem with the less expensive models!! Move up a bit and get a sub-par product. I love this car, but now I look at cracks while driving it. Very disappointed. Enough to maybe look elsewhere for my next vehicle.

The worst part is they won't even consider a fix.

- John M., Winter Springs, FL, US

problem #5

Oct 152008

Avalon XLS 3.5

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

MY DASH IS MADE CHEAP IN MY AVALON BLACK TALKED TO INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY MAN HE SAID TOYOTA MADE THE MATERIAL THIN AND SOFT AND HEAT CRACKED IT MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED KEPT ALWAYS HAD TOYOTA HEAT SHIELD OVER DASH CRACKED ABOVE PASSENGER GLOVE BOX AND ABOVE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL I really love my avalon, but this is a great disappointment to me what happened toyota these many complaints-recall this item please!!!!!!

Update from Jul 8, 2012: my dash in my avalon is cracked in 2 places drivers side and passenger side it is a black dash(at 40,000 miles it started)even though garage kept and insulated windshield dash cover bought from toyota this is a great disappointment in toyota-dash made cheap and thin material otherwise I love my avalon. I do not know what to do-it is embarrassing any recommendations?

- pamelajo, Alvin, TX, US

problem #4

Jun 012012

Avalon Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

We ordered this car (2006 Toyota Avalon) and took ownership in August, 2005. We have been EXTREMELY pleased with the car...comfort, gas mileage, low maintenance. We just noticed the hair-line cracks in the dash...they run from left to right across the entire dash, right on the front edge, facing the driver/passenger. I will call my local Toyota dealer to see what they can do.

- hankhtexas, Corpus Christi, TX, US

problem #3

Mar 282010

Avalon XL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

I purchased my 2006 Toyota Avalon in July 2009 at 24,000 miles. Very good condition. In March of 2010 I notice a small crack/slashed on the dashboard. I did take much of it until the crack gets longer, now the whole passenger side is all cracked up including the lower frame. This car is exposed to minimal sun and rain. I purchased a dashboard cover which doesn't seems to help. I took the care to the dealer and the manager stated his superior stated the car is out of warrenty and 26,000 miles over warrenty. The car is now 62,000 miles. I don't think a fairly new car interior should be destroy so quickly. I believe it's a manufacturing problem. Please help me. Not sure who to turn to/responsible.

Thx

- delorisp, Houston, TX, US

problem #2

Jan 012011

Avalon Limited 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles

Can't believe Toyota is not having a factory recall, dashboard looks like its 20 years old.

- Paul A., Hollywood, FL, US

problem #1

Mar 012011

Avalon XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

I bought a new toyota avalon in January of 2007. It is in very good condition with low mileage. I started with 4 cracks in the dash around the passenger airbag. Within 6 months there are now 8 cracks. Toyota has refused twice to replace it, giving me two different excuses for an obvious defect in material. Although they did tell me they would repair it for $2000.00.I am not done trying to get some help from them.

- Celeste I., Marathon, FL, US

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