2006 Toyota Corolla Equipment Problems
6 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (2)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (6)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE HUBCAP WAS REATTACHED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. THE HUBCAP WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT INCREASE IN SPEED WITH LIMITED POWER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE YET THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE ECU WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ECU WAS REPLACED HOWEVER WHILE LEAVING THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER THEN ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE AFTER MARKET SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WITH THE SECURITY SYSTEM SINCE PURCHASING FIVE YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,022.
A/C STOPPED WORKING RIGHT WHEN WARRANTY EXPIRED. NO GUARD ON AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR RESULTING IN EASILY DAMAGED A/C COMPONENT. *TR
AIR CONDITIONER WORKS ONLY 1/4TH OF THE TIME. IT BLOWS COLD AND THEN CONTINUES TO BLOW BUT CHANGES TO BLOWING HOT AIR. THIS IS VERY PROBLEMATIC WITH THE HEAT CONDITIONS OF SUMMER WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. WE ARE LOOKING AT COSTLY REPAIRS DUE TO FAULTY EQUIPMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C CONDENSER ON THE 05/06 MODELS THAT WAS BUILT WITH A DEFECT IN THE A/C CONDENSER THAT CAUSES IT TO LOSE PRESSURE AFTER 35000 MILES. TOYOTA IS CHARGING AT LEAST $650 TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. TOYOTA TECH. SERVICE BULLETIN AC00-06. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. TOYOTA IS MAKING A FORTUNE OFF THIS BUILT-IN DEFECT, DUE TO SO MANY OF THESE COROLLAS ON THE ROAD. PLEASE FORCE THEM TO RECALL AND FIX/REPLACE THIS BUILT-IN DEFECT. TOYOTA IS TELLING CUSTOMERS THAT IT IS A "ROCK" THAT DID IT AND NOT COVERED ON WARRANTY. THE PART IS IN A SPOT WHERE NO FOREIGN OBJECT CAN GET TO IT. PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD THESE HIGH BILLS ON A BRAND-NEW CAR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BLEW HOT AIR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS ROAD DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER AND THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. MOREOVER, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THERE WAS NO ENGINE PROTECTION FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 10/23/07 *TR