2006 Toyota Corolla Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 39 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 12 records
- police report · 11 records
- report filed · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- sudden acceleration · 9 records
- suddenly accelerated · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
I was slowly pulling up the driveway to park behind another vehicle when the corolla suddenly surged forward. It accelerated quickly and i couldn't stop it. It crashed into the back of the other vehiclewaaq. Both vehicles sustained damage but the corolla's is significant.
Crash reported
ODI 11230631
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and simultaneously accelerated to 80 mph without warning, failure occurred several times. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. The dealer also test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.…
ODI 11164200
Vehicle Speed Control
On five separate occasions my 2006 toyota corolla experienced sudden acceleration. Vehicle each time was at very low speed, approximately 5 mph, going from park to drive or park to reverse, with light pressure applied to brakes. Engine began to race and accelerate, braking harder had no effect, and vehicle stopped only when shifted to park. Instances occurred while parallel parking or coming out of a driveway onto a…
ODI 11074191
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall - my airbag light while driving also will come on when i first start the car. It started on several days turned off for a few days and came on again. This happens over & over.
ODI 11045395
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car accelerates by itself drastically making me almost hit a tree. This is the second time i make this complain to toyota. They told me the first time a couple of years ago there was nothing wrong with the car. The acceleration happens not in a regular basis but sporadic. This time it happens when i was going very slow and there were children playing close to my home. I was very slow no more 3 to 5 miles and hour. I…
ODI 10956214
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturing defect with odometers in toyota 2006. It is the federal law that mandate functional odometer. It appears that digital gauge in some toyota cars was programmed to disconnect odometer at 299999 millage. Not only the replacement of odometer cost $600.00 but the new odometer will have to be set at 0 zero millage which is incorrect and fraudulent. Toyota odometer for whatever and unknown reason don't go…
ODI 10893213
Vehicle Speed Control
The car was in reverse with foot on the brake when it suddenly accelerated out of control. The cause was definitely unintended acceleration and is the second such incident with this car since it was purchased used in december 2015.
Crash reported
ODI 10870698
Vehicle Speed Control
I had my brake applied and was stopping on city street and engine started racing and it hit the van ahead. With my foot on the brake i shifted the car into the park position hoping to stop the racing engine, but, it didn't stop. I am seeking possible source of problem as i would like to keep the vehicle it has only been driven 34,000 miles. Car has been repaired but i want to be sure i can have it fixed so i don't…
Crash reported
ODI 10807181
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While attempting to park, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a beam on the sidewalk. The windshield cracked, but there were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,500. Ma 10/15/2015 *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10745949
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle abruptly accelerated and crashed into a median, two trees and came to a stop after crashing into a residential garage. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The contact…
Crash reported
ODI 10680040
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I noticed that my steering wheel was very difficult to turn so that "12" would go farther right than "2" or left than "10". I found that even within that "10" to "2" range, the car was not following my steering fast enough to make turns and curves as quickly as it usually does. I had to slow down sharply to stay on the road. Ten minutes later, i had to come to a complete stop in the road in order to direct the…
ODI 10654545
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 mph. The vehicle was restarted and all the warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to reverse and moved forward. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On a separate occasion, while attempting to…
Crash reported
ODI 10706242
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot at work (california state university east bay in hayward ca) at approximately 5 mph. I applied the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, but instead of stopping, it went over the curb, crossed the walkway, broke through and knocked over a large bush, rolled down an incline for 3-4 yards, and stopped when it struck a tree. I believe the incident appears similar to the current…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10640368
Vehicle Speed Control
The date and mileage i list are approximate. At first we thought this was an issue related to brakes not releasing, now we see it is related to a gas pedal/throttle issue. What happens is when taking off the car would fall flat, like brakes sticking. Now the problem is worsening, and it is apparent that the engine is not responding, that is, no rpm's building. It is not the behavior of an engine hesitating. It is…
ODI 10713963
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and the contact crashed into a pole followed by another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. Updated 3/28/14*cn update: the consumer was stopped at a red light, and…
Crash reported
ODI 10566370
Body · Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing up out of a parking space, stopped and put car in drive position, and 2006 toyota corolla accelerated to a high speed, engine roared. I put my foot on brake immediately, shut off engine and pulled emergency brake. Lights on dashboard were lit, and i had no power steering. Car bolted forward and hit the back of a parked truck which stopped my vehicle. My daughter was in the passenger side and…
Crash reported
ODI 10562577
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration issue.* ld the consumer stated she was pulling into a parking lot, with her foot on the brake. The vehicle revved twice and then accelerated and crashed into a store. Also, the air bag did not deploy. The vehicle totaled. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10649134
Vehicle Speed Control
I was parking in my tandem parking spot behind my husband's car. I tapped the accelerator and then stepped on the brake to finish parking. When my foot was on the brake, the car continued to accelerate. I pressed harder on the brake but the car continued to accelerate, and stopped when it hit my husband's car. The hood, bumper, grill, and front fenders on my car were damaged. The bumper on his car was cracked. I am…
Crash reported
ODI 10543949
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. The vehicle failed to decelerate and traveled over a concrete parking barrier before crashing into the front end of an unoccupied vehicle. The driver's side frontal air bag deployed, which caused burns to the contact's left arm, bruised ribs and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10537426
Vehicle Speed Control
2006 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated on two separate occasions, after he started the vehicle, and placed it in drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The dealer was unable to find any problems, and concluded it was due to driver pedal misapplication.
ODI 10533552
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 to 50 mph the accelerator pedal jammed. The contact attempted to depress the brakes, but it failed to slow the vehicle down. He immediately placed the vehicle in neutral and pressed the accelerator pedal, which deactivated the sudden acceleration. The vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was not inspected by a…
ODI 10487422
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light with the brakes applied, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The passenger of the second vehicle sustained neck injuries as a result. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the acceleration failure. The contact did not call the manufacturer to report the failure.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10482133
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking lot, applied the brakes, and it suddenly accelerated. I hit the brakes hard and it stopped. Later, i put it in reverse, and it accelerated forward. I hit the brakes hard and it stopped. I was driving around steep hills, which i don't do a lot. I wonder if that had anything to do with it? *tr
ODI 10461118
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped with the brakes engaged when it surged forward until the parking brake was engaged and the ignition was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10412382
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated while sitting idle in a parking space. The contact was able to stop the acceleration when applying the brakes. The failure was experienced twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available.…
ODI 10424150