10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
39 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,849 miles

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problem #53

Aug 092013

Corolla

  • 86,500 miles
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 injuries to the chest area. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed in an authorized dealer but was not inspected to determine the cause of the acceleration failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,500.

- Oreland, PA, USA

problem #52

May 012013

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
2006 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. 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.

- Litchfield, NH, USA

problem #51

Jan 262010

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
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. I finally got the car into neutral, and at last the brakes engaged, and I was able to stop the car avoiding a pick-up truck in the driveway and a tree. During this entire time the engine was loudly revving. Other than 3 shredded tires and 2 ruined rims, the car seems to be intact. I have contacted Toyota and hope for a successful resolution. The service manager at the dealership where this vehicle was purchased, however, said that since it is not under recall there is nothing they can do. Meanwhile I will be fearful every time I get behind the wheel, which I have yet to do! 3 new tires and 2 new rims is a small price to pay - it could have been my life! had cars been passing by on this normally busy street, or children walking on the sidewalk on their way home from school - other lives as well could have been taken..this was a terrifying event! judging from all of the similar stories written regarding this make, model and year, Toyota needs to do a recall to solve this problem once and for all.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #50

Oct 012007

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 mph and making a turn, the floor mat became lodged between the floorboard and the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to erroneously accelerate. The vehicle crashed through a fenced, fell off a cliff and landed in a creek. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained lacerations to the leg, a concussion and a shattered collar bone. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was not available.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #49

Dec 022012

Corolla

  • 203,000 miles
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 dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 203,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Oak Hills, CA, USA

problem #48

Oct 142012

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 49,600 miles
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. The failure mileage was 49,600...updated 02-10-15

- Valley Villeage , CA, USA

problem #47

Jun 022012

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 81,680 miles
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?

- Berkeley, CA, USA

problem #46

Jan 152011

Corolla

  • 75,000 miles
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. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- North Easton, MA, USA

problem #45

Jul 152011

Corolla

  • 70,000 miles
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.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #44

Jun 032008

Corolla

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that a vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle at 50 mph while he was stopped at a traffic stop. The force from the crash caused the contact to crash into a preceding vehicle. The contact stated that the force caused the headrests to be thrown backward but the air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. There were no injuries and no police report filed. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the cruise control would not activate when needed and when he was bale to utilize the cruise control, the component would deactivate independently. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cruise control was replaced yet the failure persisted after repairs. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 08/31/11 updated 2/9/12

- New Haven, IN, USA

problem #43

May 012009

Corolla

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 20 to 30 mph he approached the stop sign and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the emergency brake. The failure was experienced twice. The manufacturer filed report 1103170949. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

- Oak Park , CA, USA

problem #42

Jun 062010

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
While driving our 2006 Toyota Corolla, with aprox. 70,000 miles on it.in a parking lot searching for a parking space, with foot on brake, driver turned to pull into a perpendicular to drive lane parking slot. With foot still on brake, engine suddenly went to full throttle five feet from curb, even with both feet on brake peddle, car would not stop. Engine overpowered brakes, car came to a stop after hitting concrete/brick two foot square pole. Air bags deployed, hood hit windshield along with air bags breaking windshield into many shards of glass. Engine continued to race and front wheels continued to spin until ignition was turned off. There were no personal injuries however the car was a total loss. Police were summoned, personal information was taken, no charges were issued.

- Franklinton, NC, USA

problem #41

Feb 192006

Corolla

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated causing the contact to be involved in a crash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where repairs were made to the body damage however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact experienced the failure two more times and contacted the manufacturer who advised that the throttle body would need replacing. In addition, the contact stated that the tires exhibited premature wear and the body paint began to peel prematurely. The tires were replaced and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The contact stated that the brakes were also defective. Later, the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer's engineers and was advised that there were no failures found within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Baltimore , MD, USA

problem #40

Aug 202010

Corolla

  • 79,481 miles
While pulling into parking space, experienced sudden acceleration, while foot on brake. Unable to stop car, it jumped the curb and hit a tree. The tree stopped the car, however the wheels must have kept going, as there was dirt torn up and spewed behind the tires. Air bag did not deploy. Toyota notified. Car towed to dealer. Toyota investigation pending, which according to Toyota may take up to 2 months. Toyota said this 2006 Corolla was not on 'recall' list. They also said they will investigate but do not expect to find it to be their fault, as they said they have never found themselves to be 'at fault' when the car was not on the 'recall list'.

- White Hall, MD, USA

problem #39

Feb 032006

Corolla

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla equipped with Goodyear all season tires. The contact stated while sitting idle with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated resulting in a crash. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but was not examined for the cause of failure. Repairs were made to the body damage only. The failure continued to recur intermittently and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer approximately three times where an unknown service was performed on the throttle. The failure did not recur since the throttle repair. In addition, the contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. The dealer confirmed that the tires exhibited premature wear. The tires were replaced and the failure did not recur. The contact also stated there was an unusual increase in braking distance and in order to stop the vehicle, he would have to apply steady, repeated pressure on the brakes before they would engage. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 34,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #38

Jun 172010

Corolla

  • 84,485 miles
While driving my 2006 Toyota Corolla S (sport) at around 60 mph, the engine lost power without warning and began rapidly decreasing traveling speed to 10-15 miles mph. Then, the check engine light came on. I attempted to apply gas to correct the problem, but the car continued declining in speed. After pulling over to the side of the road, I turned the car off, and then restarted the vehicle. The car started and began operation as if nothing had occurred. I had the car checked at an auto parts store, and was instructed to take it to the nearest dealership. I researched the issue online and found a preponderance of complaints with the exact experience to mine from owners of (2005-2007). Outraged owners expressed that it was common knowledge among dealers that there was engine computer issue, and a subsequent technical service bulletin was issued without notifying owners of this matter. I relayed this information to the Toyota of easley dealership. The service manager gave me a lot of pushback on the matter, said I was 4,000 miles over their free replacement period (8 yrs/80,000 miles). I responded that the mileage wasn't the cause it is commonly known to be defective. Finally, after speaking my call to the Toyota helpline and his district manager, the parts manager agreed to cut the fee 50% from $724 to $352. At this point, they charged me $85 just to look at the car so I had no other recourse but to pay to have them fix this since the car was beginning to lose engine power in this manner every 10 to 15 miles. Upon leaving Toyota of easley and returning to my apartment, I called a few other dealerships that I had patronized previously. The response that I received from another dealership was bring the car in immediately. This is a common problem with the 2006 Corollas, and even if we can't do this for you for free, Toyota should be able to refund you for this matter because its so commonplace.

- Seneca, SC, USA

problem #37

Feb 032006

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact applied the brakes, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a vehicle in front of him. The front drivers side of the vehicle was moderately damaged. The other vehicle involved in the crash was not damaged. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The dealer was unable to identify any failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where the contact was informed that the throttle body caused the failure to occur and needed to be repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage is 36,000. Updated 10/21/10

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #36

May 152010

Corolla

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. While moving in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and shift into park. When the contact put the vehicle back into the drive position, the vehicle accelerated again. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that the computer malfunctioned. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 87,000.

- East Sandwich, MA, USA

problem #35

Apr 262010

Corolla

  • 88,045 miles
Unintended acceleration. Slowed to a near stop at a red arrow. The car started to creep into the intersection, pushed harder on the brakes and it did not stop the car. The engine rpms increased. Shifted into N, went to R for a second then back to N. rpms decreased and then the car appeared ok. Look at the floor mat and it did not appear to be out of place. First time was today. No repairs yet.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

problem #34

Mar 302010

Corolla

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while braking to turn into a parking lot, both the accelerator and brake pedal was depressed simultaneously. The failure would occur because of his foot, a size ten, was fairly large. When the failure occurred, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and once the vehicle would accelerate, the brakes were unable to stop the vehicle. The contact was concerned that there was not enough space between the accelerator and brake pedals. The failure and current mileages were 40,000. Updated 05/13/10.

- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA

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