2006 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Driving on the freeway, my car engine shut-off and breaks locked. Car will not start on the move so i have to bring it to a stop. The process of transitioning lanes without breaks was very scary. After the car was brought to a full stop the car was able to start.
ODI 11306682
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road, and reset the module by turning the vehicle on and off several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 164,000.
ODI 11282633
Engine
This issue has been on going for over 2 years; the engine reves up when starting the car, rpm goes into the red on the gauge & continues to go up & down for the first 30 minutes or so, while driving .the codes say it is an emissions issue/ charcoal canister, according to what i've researched. I took the car in for the ecu recall as instructed by the letter received. I was not experiencing any of these issues prior…
ODI 11269487
Engine
Engine cuts out under acceleration. On hotter that 80 degree days it will not run up over 3000 rpms. Cuts out and will not accelerate to speed unless very slowly accelerating. Have had to dealer and they tell me it's the ecm, but years ago that was replaced under a recall for the same reason. 'supposedly'. I'm thinking either the work was not performed or the replacement units are faulty as well.
ODI 11221879
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car stalled while turning at an intersection; car was in motion. Dashboard went black. No power or control of vehicle. Was unable to restart vehicle with multiple attempts. All systems were 'dead'. After ~ 30 minutes, was able to spontaneously start vehicle and drive. Battery had been replaced~18 mos. Ago; tank was full.
ODI 11172512
Engine
Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin indicating that the a/c condenser is not properly protected the number for this report is ac002-06. However, toyota has redesigned the corolla to correct this in 2007 by properly protecting the a/c condenser leaving the 2005-2006 customers in the dust. Toyota corolla air conditioning problems all models 2005-2006. I own a 2006 toyota corolla ce and my a/c has been…
ODI 11011379
Air Bags · Engine
Takata airbag inflators, engine module. Cannot get toyota dealer to replace. Have waited four weeks
ODI 10873918
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the check engine warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module was faulty and needed to be…
ODI 10809420
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving at 35 mph, the accelerator failed to respond. The contact turned off and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms similar to the ones listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine, engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for…
ODI 10747889
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 mph, a check engine warning indicator illuminated and dimmed on its own. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj *tr
ODI 10811482
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Brakes do not stop vehicle, brakes have to be applied to the floor to stop vehicle. Engine surges while at stop sign or red light. When shifting to drive or reverse vehicle takes off quickly. *tr
ODI 10659406
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving my car home from work. Suddenly the car won't move forward and on the dashboard all the lights keeps light up and blinking and the car gradually died on the road. It's so dangerous. I see emc is listed recall but i don't receive any letter from dealer to fix its problem. Please let me know with vin number above is on the list of recall. I have checked the alternator, it works ok and the battery is ok…
ODI 10641903
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Took car to dealership regarding air bags, electrical, and engine feeling hot. Check engine light was on....i did not have money for the diagnostic nor the maintenance they suggested.. Around $1500. I assumed they checked the airbags, but thought it odd that they did not give me any paperwork. They said everything was fine.
ODI 10727028
Engine
Engine stalled during driving, the car all suddenly lost power. No indication of usual before. Reignite the car, run looks like normal again. Has no problem for 10 days so far. Not quite sure how caused it? *tr
ODI 10596703
Body · Engine
I was driving my toyota had just left my house and i turned the corner and just after i turned the corner the car shut off completely. I steered to move from middle of road so it restarted and i drove about 20 ft turned a corner to park the car and it shut off again. I then noticed smoke coming from under the hood. A minute or two later i'm on the phone w fire department cause my car was in flames. After fire was…
Fire reported
ODI 10578792
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ecm had failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The…
ODI 10522714
Engine
Driving on us 19 at approximately 50 mph when my car accelerated to 70 mph. I applied the brakes and it slowed back down and was fine after that. On december 5th i was stopped at a red light when it suddenly started to accelerate and i had to push hard on the brake pedal to keep from going into the intersection but, by the time the light turned green it was back to normal. I brought it to sun toyota and they could…
ODI 10493464
Engine
While parked in an open parking lot at my vfw post, the car began to smoke and, eventually, went up in flames. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10466562
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
Air Bags · Body · Engine
School bus drove across a four lane divided road and my daughter ran into the school bus, she applied the brakes and turned to the right and hit the bus. The air bag did not deploy. Injuries are soreness in shoulder and neck. Granddaughter age 3 was traumatized over the crash. School bus driver was ticketed. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10459571
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and the dealer indicated that it might be longer than six months to schedule the recall repair appointment. The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the repair and the manufacturer as well as the dealer were unable to determine when the vehicle…
ODI 10862169
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I backed my 2006 toyota corolla into a friend's driveway, and then put the car into drive to straighten it a bit. The car suddenly without warning shot across the street (perhaps at 45-50 mph), went over a 6" high cement retaining curbing, and across a lawn into another driveway. All the while i had my foot firmly on the brake (not the gas pedal). I swerved the wheel to avoid hitting a telephone pole, and the house.…
ODI 10496026
Engine
I was westbound on broward blvd. In broward county, florida in stop and go traffic, when the car surged and rear ended another vehicle. Both occupants in the other vehicle were injured. Two other incidents of this nature have happened. One about four years ago in 2011 and one about two weeks ago during the first week of may 2015. Also, there has been numerous times that accelerator paddle seems to depress by it self…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10715768