2006 Toyota Corolla Lights Problems
6 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Owner Complaints (6)
TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG DASHBOARD LIGHT ON BUT AIR BAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH TURNS ON AND OFF SYSTEM SAYS PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECT HEAD LIGHTS WIRE KEEPS BURNING OUT.
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.
WAS DRIVING THRU HEAVY SNOW AND GOT STUCK; LOWER AMBER SIDE LIGHT (RIGHT) POPPED OUT. LOWER BUMPER BROKE. *TR
[XXX] TOYOTA CLASS ACTION SUIT CLAIM ID:[XXX] 3/18/2013 VIN [XXX] MAKE TOYOTA MODEL COROLLA (EXCEPT 2ZZ) YEAR 2006 DEFECTIVE REAR STOP LIGHT AGAIN FIXED AT REPAIR SHOP DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. VIN: [XXX] YEAR: 2006 MAKE: TOYOTA MODEL: COROLLA CE / LE / S STYLE / BODY: SEDAN 4D ENGINE: 1.8L I4 EFI COUNTRY OF ASSEMBLY: CANADA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
I PRESENTLY OWN A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA AND A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK . I NOTICED THAT ON BOTH VEHICLES WHEN I START THE ENGINES THE DASH LIGHT COME ON WHICH IS FINE BUT IF ONE GETS OUT AND WALKS AROUND THE VEHICLE ONE SEES THE FRONT DRIVING LIGHTS ARE ON BUT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I MENTION THIS BECAUSE I LIVE IN NORTH OF SEATTLE AND THE WEATHER IS INCLEMENT MANY DAYS OF THE YEAR. I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN I AM DRIVING ON I-5 AND IT IS RAINING , MANY TIMES I CANNOT SEE THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF MINE DO TO THE RAIN MIST AND MOSTLY BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF THEIR VEHICLE. IS A NEWER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE . AS I PASS THEM I CAN SEE THAT THE FRONT RUNNING LIGHT ARE ON BUT NO LIGHTS ARE ON IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WHICH NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE . IT COULD BE CORRECTED THROUGH RECALLS BUT SHOULD BE CHANGED AT THE FACTORY DURING THE DESIGN PROCESS. I HAVE TALKED THIS OVER WITH MANY OF MY FRIENDS AND THEY ALL AGREE THAT I AM RIGHT IN MY ASSESSMENT. MOST OF THE DRIVER THAT I REPORT THIS TO DO ARE NOT AWARE OF THE FACT THAT THEIR TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE TAIL LIGHTS ONLY COME ON WHEN THEY ARE MANUALLY TURNED ON WITH THE DASH SWITCH ON THE STALK. I AM NOT SURE OF WHEN THIS DESIGN FLAW WAS CREATED OR WITH WHAT YEAR VEHICLE BUT I WOULD SUSPECT THAT IT IS OCCURRING ON 90% OF THE NEWER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. SOME LIVES COULD CERTAINLY BE SAVED BY HAVING THE TAIL LIGHT COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED JUST AS THE DRIVING LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. COULD ALSO BE REMEDIED BY NOT HAVING THE DRIVING LIGHTS OR THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON UNTIL THEY ARE MANUALLY ACTIVATED BY THE DRIVER. THANK YOU. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR LIGHT BULB DOES NOT STAY IN THE SOCKET AND IT DOES NOT MAKE CONTACT TO REMAIN LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADDED GLUE TO HOLD THE SOCKET IN PLACE; HOWEVER, IT CAME APART. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED HER THAT THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE DEALER SO THAT THEY COULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 2/17/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE. UPDATED 02/22/10.*JB