One problem related to brake grinding noise has been reported for the 2006 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the 2006 Avalon.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Avalon. While driving approximately 30 mph over rough surfaces, bumps or potholes and trying to depress the brake pedal, the contact heard a grinding noise and the brakes did not respond. He stated that it felt as if the brakes were rubbing metal-to-metal; however, the brakes responded normally after he drove over the rough or bumpy surface. The failure occurred approximately 5 to 6 times. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.