35 of the
971 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla are about the
braking system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
46,000 miles.
On my way to work when the I hit the brakes... brakes locked up causing me to be unable to come to a complete stop.. Driver side airbag deployed but the passenger side airbag caused the dash to explode causing a fire in the dash. With the dash exploding and the passenger side airbag not deploying correctly it cause the passenger to hit windshield! Unknown Unknown Just a check engine light for knock sensor.
NHTSA complaint #11551151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Weaverville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased a Toyota three years ago, immediately I complained about the brakes scrubbing and squeaky sounds, the dealer denied anything was wrong with the brakes. After paying the last payment the other day, now the brake pedal is stiff as a board and takes alot of pressure to stop, which is a safety hazzard to all. Also there have been no warning lights come on notification of any problems. I've also noticed Electrical problems like the dash lights going off and on the clock works when it takes a notion.
NHTSA complaint #11508769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesTuscaloosa, ALCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact's mother owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space and as she shifted the vehicle into drive, the vehicle surged forward. The contact's mother lost control of the vehicle and crashed into several vehicles and then a curb and turned the vehicle ignition off. The contact's mother stated she had no brakes. The contact sustained bruises to her left and right legs by the knees and both wrists were bruised. Additionally, the contact had pain in her left and right shoulders. The contact did not seek medical attention. The other vehicles were not occupied. The contact stated she did not notice any warning lights were illuminated. The police were on the scene and filed a report. The contact's mother had the vehicle towed to her residence and then later towed to a dealer. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle, however, the manufacturer had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle brakes. The mechanic determined that there were no mechanical problems with the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
NHTSA complaint #11467022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuscaloosa, ALCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
My mother’s car suddenly went out of control in the parking lot of the local power company. The car was out of control like a wild horse and crashed several cars. This is not a driver error. The car mileage reading is ~40,000. I found that there are recalls on the Toyota cars (with problems such as cars went of control and accelerated uncontrollably), but not this particular car/VIN #. (The car’s airbag was on the recall list, but when we stopped at the local Toyota dealership’s service department, the assistant manager always tell us that they are busy, come back next time. It happened more than 3 times.) After contacting Toyota Corporate, Toyota sent out a third party to do an inspection on the car. The 3rd party inspector downloaded a whole bunch data. Based on the 3rd party’s findings, Toyota Corporate states that no evidence that the incident was the result of the defect in [this] vehicle. My mother maintains the car accordingly to the instructions of the local Toyota dealership’s service department. One strange thing was that the 3rd party inspector told Toyota Corporation that there were a lot fire ants presented in the car at the time of his inspection. This seems impossible. My family members and the tow truck driver did not find any fire ants before and after the 3rd party’s inspection. The vehicle’s parked at the local Toyota dealership’s parking lot at the time of inspection. There must be a problem with car when it went out of control. Please advise, thanks!
NHTSA complaint #11449646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 239,450 milesCedar Park, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT AN ANGLE, WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE SET, AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE TO CHECK HIS MAILBOX, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED HE REPLACED THE BUSHING ON HIS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 239,450.
NHTSA complaint #11365422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesSAN Jose, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #11306682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesCamp Hill, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *TT*JB CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY NHTSA TO CONTACT ATTORNEY GENERAL OF PA.
NHTSA complaint #11164200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesWestford, MACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
ON NOVEMBER 22, 2017 CLOSE TO 3 P.M., I WAS DRIVING A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA IN THE PASSING LANE ON I-90 EAST NEAR SYRACUSE, NY. THERE WAS A WHITE FORD PICKUP TRUCK DRIVING IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS A POLICE CAR'S FLASHING LIGHTS AHEAD OF US IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. BOTH THE PICKUP TRUCK AND I MOVED INTO THE RIGHT LANE. THE FORD PICKUP HIT THEIR BRAKES, AT WHICH POINT I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES. THE COROLLA SLOWED DOWN FOR A SPLIT SECOND, AND THEN THE BRAKES GAVE WAY. I WAS PUSHING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY THE WHOLE TIME, BUT THE COROLLA CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD AT THE SAME SPEED. THE COROLLA THEN HIT THE REAR OF THE FORD PICKUP TRUCK. MY EYEGLASSES FLEW OFF MY FACE, AND MY DRIVER'S SEATBELT CAUGHT, BUT THE COROLLA FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, THE COROLLA WAS TOTALED. HAD THE COROLLA'S BRAKES FUNCTIONED PROPERLY, I BELIEVE I WOULD HAVE COME TO A FULL STOP AND NOT HIT THE FORD PICK UP TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #11055088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesTacoma, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
THE ENGINE LIGHT WON'T GO OUT THERE IS A ERROR READING OF P0031 ON THE O2 SENSOR BEEN REPLACE 7 TO 10 TIMES AND THE LIGHT STILL STAYS ON EVEN RESETTING.I HAVE PROBLEMS YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH MY BRAKES OVER ALL I LOST TOTAL TRUST IN TOYOTA COROLLA PLUS A LOT MORE PROBLEMS TOYOTA TAKES FOREVER TO SEND OUT THE RECALL LETTERS. I HAVE 8 RECALLS BUT WHEN YOU GO LOOK IT UP ITS STATES NO RECALLS WELL THIS IS WHY I LOST TRUST TOYOTA DOESN'T CARE THEY USE TO BE THE BEST CAR EVER NOT ANYMORE.
NHTSA complaint #10901973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
ON 10-10-2010 (APPROX). R. FRONT BREAK CALIPER CEASED. INCIDENT ALMOST CAUSED SIGNIFICANT ACCIDENT ON I-25 NORTH BOUND NEAR SANTA FE BLVD IN DENVER CO. CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. RIGHT WHEEL STARTED SMOKING AND ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. TIRE WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH. TOYOTA EXTENDED WARRANTY ONLY REPLACED CALIPER, NOT ASSOCIATED DAMAGE. I SUGGEST YOU CONTACT CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER COMPLAINTS, MOST SUBMITTED TODAY, BUT I PREVIOUS COMPLAINED ABOUT BREAKS. THIS CAR IS A DEATHTRAP/LEMON.
NHTSA complaint #10864953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1 milesDenver, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
AFTER PERIODS OF MORE THAN ABOUT 6 HOURS, FIRST ATTEMPT AT BREAKING DOES NOT DECELERATE CAR SUFFICIENTLY TO AVOID ACCIDENT. ON GOING PROBLEM. I HAD MOUNTAIN STATES TOYOTA AND GO TOYOTA (FORMERLY JOHN ELWAY TOYOTA) IN DENVER, CO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND THEY DENIED ANYTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD BREAKS REPLACED SINCE START OF COMPLAINT, THEREFORE LINES HAVE BEEN BLED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS MY SECOND NOTIFICATION TO NHTSA. FIRST WAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I HAVE TEMPORARILY REMEDIED ISSUE BY STOPPING TWICE IN PARKING LOT OR NEIGHBORHOOD STREET BEFORE DRIVING AT FULL SPEED. I HAVE TO PUT BREAK THROUGH THE FLOOR AND CAR DOES NOT HAVE FULL BREAKING POWER ON FIRST STOP. VACUUM ASSIST CHECKED OUT OK. HAD TO USE E-BREAK TO AVOID ACCIDENT ONCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10864950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,500 milesSpring Valley, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
I DID NOT USE THE CAR THE WHOLE SATURDAY UNTIL 8 PM. IT WAS A VERY COLD DAY IN NY. I STARTED DRIVING AND THE BRAKES WORKED FINE FOR THE FIRST 4 MINUTES, BUT AFTER THAT I WAS GOING DOWNHILL AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING (THEY GOT HARD TO PRESS) AND THE MORE THAT I PRESSED THEM THE RPM BECAME LOWER, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, PRESSING THE GAS AND THEN THE BRAKES FINALLY WORKED BUT THEN THE CAR TURNED OFF BY ITSELF. TOYOTA HAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR COROLLA'S 09/10 BUT NOT FOR 06 SO WHEN I CALLED THEM THE REFUSED TO HELP EVEN THOUGH I TOLD THEM I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF, BEING ABLE TO STOP JUST A FEW FEET AWAY FROM AN INTERSECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10680485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,667 milesMiami, FL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10659406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,245 milesFremont, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
MY WIFE WAS COMING BACK HOME AFTER DROPPING OUR 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AT THE SCHOOL. AT A SIGNAL, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AFTER A RED LIGHT STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK IN THE RIGHT-TURNED POSITION ITSELF. IT COULD NOT BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION FROM THE RIGHT-TURNED POSITION. IN FACT, BRAKES ALSO DIDN'T WORK AT THE SAME TIME. AS CAR WAS VERY SLOW (AS IT HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER THE STOP FOR MAKING THE RIGHT TURN AT THE RED LIGHT SIGNAL), MY WIFE, EVEN THOUGH PANICKED, QUICKLY HIT HARD AT THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL FROM STUCK POSITION. AFTER THIS SHE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO STRAIGHT-WHEEL POSITION AND APPLY THE BRAKES TOO. WE ARE NOT SURE IF WE'D RUN INTO THIS SITUATION AGAIN SO HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE THEN.
NHTSA complaint #10653639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesTacoma, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON MY CAR ALMOST EVERY 1 YEAR AND A HALF BECAUSE YOU COULD HERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES LIKE THEY ARE METAL TO METAL. ALSO HAVE IN SIDE DOME LIGHT PROBLEMS THE LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPEN THE SWITCH WORKS WHEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED AND ON ALL THE TIME. CLOCK HAS A SHORT COMES ON FOR 10 MINUTES THEN GOES OUT FOR MONTHS THEN MAYBE COME ON THE OFF FOR MONTHS. VERY UP HAPPY WITH TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2006 SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THAT IS 6 YEARS OLD NOW I HAD IT 8 YEARS AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE 0-2 SENSORS.
NHTSA complaint #10650016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,000 milesWalnut Creek, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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 INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER DP14003.
NHTSA complaint #10640368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,000 milesRandallstown, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
AFTER DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR ON A HIGHWAY LATE ON A VERY HUMID EVENING, I EXPERIENCED MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHILE TRAVELING OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE (THROUGH CONSTRUCTION AREA). THIS EXPERIENCE OCCURRED REPEATEDLY AS I CONTINUED MY RIDE ALONG MAIN SUBURBAN ROADS AND EVENTUALLY INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA (AT LEAST 4 MORE TIMES DURING A 20-MINUTE PERIOD). I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATE, WHO SAID THAT SINCE THEY COULDN'T (DIDN'T) REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, IT WAS AS IF IT NEVER HAPPENED. WHAT?!! THEY WON'T EVEN LOOK ANY DEEPER INTO MY CAR (EVEN IF I'M WILLING TO PAY THE COST) TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY NON-OBVIOUS PROBLEMS FOR FEAR OF LEGAL LIABILITY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH (~$650), AND THEY COULDN'T GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD BE CORRECTED. I TOLD THEM $650 WAS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY IN COMPARISON TO SOMEONE'S LIFE BEING PUT AT RISK. I AM SOO CONCERNED THAT I'M RISKING MY LIFE (AND/OR OTHERS') BY DRIVING THE CAR, BUT I FEEL THAT I'M AT A LOSS TO GET HELP FROM THOSE BEST POISED TO HELP ME (THE MANUFACTURER & DEALER). HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM? CAN ANYONE SUGGEST HELP, OR ANOTHER AVENUE I SHOULD PURSUE? I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10476833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,680 milesBerkeley, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
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?
NHTSA complaint #10461118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesNanalapan, NJCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL CRASHING INTO A PATIO. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE ALSO CRASHED INTO A PRIVATE BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUFFERED DURING EITHER CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,500.
NHTSA complaint #10437801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Earlton, NYCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER STATES FAILURE OF THE CENTRAL COMPUTER AND BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HER DAUGHTER APPLIED THE BRAKE TO REDUCE HER SPEED TO STEER AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND STEERING THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT. ULTIMATELY, HER DAUGHTER COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND SHE STRONGLY IMPACTED THE SEAT BELT CAUSING INJURY TO HER SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER STATED ECU WAS REPLACED LAST APRIL AT A COST OF $700. A READING OF THE ECU THE FOLLOWING DAY, SHOWED THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ECU MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ABS TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10396319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Ozone Park, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I AM ASKING FOR AN INVESTIGATION BEING DONE FOR MY VEHICLE WHICH WAS ABOUT TO KILLED ME ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26TH 2011. I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AROUND 11:30 PM AND MY TOYOTA COROLLA MADE A SPIN ROUND TWO TIMES AND WAS ABOUT TO TURN OVER BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED. AND TEN MINUTES BEFORE THAT MY CAR RUN THROUGH THE RED LIGHT ON ROCKAWAY TURNPIKE, I CALLED UP TOYOTA AND MADE AN COMPLAINT. THEY TOLD ME SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET IN CONTACT WITH ME WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAY BUT NO ONE DID NOT. I ALSO CALLED TOYOTA A FEW AGO ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ,BUT THEY STATED THAT MY CAR IN NOT IN THE RECALLED. I HAVE A 2006 COROLLA. MOST OF THE TIME WHEN EVER I TRY TO STEP MY FEET ON THE BRAKES ITS LIKE SOME THING IS HOLD THE BRAKE FROM GOING DOWN. I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF SOMEONE COULD PLEASE HELP ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR ELSE I WILL DIE IN THAT CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10379909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reisterstown, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. SHE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ASKED THE DEALER TO BLEED HER BRAKES AND THEY REFUSED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ASSIGNED HER A CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH HER FAILURE. SHE CALLED THE CASE MANAGER AND WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE THE DEALER HAD ALREADY TOLD HER THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE THE CASE WAS CLOSED. THE CASE MANAGER ADVISED HER THAT PER THE DEALER THEY WERE BLEEDING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10363908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seal Harbor, ME
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA MAKES A PULSATING SCREECHING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED OVER A BUMP, UNEVEN SURFACE, PUDDLE OF WATER OR PATCH OF ICE EVEN IF ONLY ONE TO TWO TIRES ARE ON SAID SURFACE. EVEN WHEN CAR WAS NEW, BRAKES WOULD SCREECH OCCASIONALLY AS IF PADS NEEDED REPLACING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THAT CAR. BASED ON THAT INFORMATION, I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES CHECKED AGAIN FOR QUITE SOME TIME WHEN THEY WERE MAKING A SCRUBBING SOUND. BY THEN ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, SCREECHING STARTED AGAIN ACCOMPANIED BY SCRUBBING NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #10361503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200 milesBaltimore, MDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10351969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesAppomattox, VACrashFire1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER. THE CONTACT STATED SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER WAS FLIPPED AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK WITH ADDITIONAL BRUISING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10349616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200 milesBaltimore, MDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10340570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesPottstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS SYSTEM ON 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA TRIGGERS TOO EASILY AND WHEN IT DOES ACTIVATE PROVIDES LITTLE OR NO BRAKING FORCE. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED ON COBBLESTONE OR BROKEN PAVEMENT AS WELL AS ON SNOW COVERED SURFACES. OTHER CARS WITH ABS DRIVEN OVER SAME SURFACE DO NOT TRIGGER ABS. I'VE DRIVEN MANY CARS WITH ABS AND BEHAVIOR OF THIS CAR DOES MATCH ANY OF THOSE. TWO PROBLEMS HERE 1- ABS TRIGGERING TOO EASILY AND 2- NO BRAKING FORCE WHEN IT DOES. ONLY REMEDY IS TO PUMP BRAKES IN THIS SCENARIO TO RESET BRAKES AND GET SOME BRAKING BACK. COWORKER HAS ;08 COROLLA WITH SAME PROBLEM. DEALER TOLD THEM, MAYBE HE DROVE THROUGH A PUDDLE. REALLY? AREN'T CARS TO BE DRIVEN IN THE RAIN ANYMORE? INTERNET IS LITTERED WITH SIMILAR REPORTS. NEED SOME FOCUS BY NHTSA AND TOYOTA ON THIS PROBLEM. NO BRAKING POWER IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10336710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesCopley, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I DROVE MY 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA AND THE BRAKE NOT WORKING WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE A TURN ON A SNOWY AND ICY ROAD AND ALMOST HIT BY INCOMING CARS. WE FOUND OUT THE BRAKES MAY HAVE ISSUES ESP IN THE WINTER AFTER WE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 2006. IT IS SAD TO SEE ALL THE RECALLS ARE FOR NEWER MODELS, BUT I WOULD BELIEVE SIMILAR ISSUES DO EXIST IN THE EARLIER MODELS SINCE THEY FOLLOW THE SIMILAR IF NOT SAME DESIGN IN BRAKES. ONE BIG REASON THEY DON'T PUSH FOR THOSE OLDER CARS WILL BE THE COST, BUT HOW ABOUT THE COST OF LIVES? WE WILL NEED HELP TO FIX THE ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10316268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,276 milesMerced, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,276. UPDATED 05/20/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. UPDATED EVOQ 05/27/10 THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED IN 2008 DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. UPDATED 06/01/10. *JB UPDATED 09/29/10 THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE STEERING MECHANISM AND BRAKE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 12/06/10 UPDATED 12/28/10.
NHTSA complaint #10313301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesMarlboro, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MY 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA DOES THE FOLLOWING WHEN BRAKING, IF A POTHOLE(S) OR BUMP(S) IN THE ROAD IS HIT (WHILE BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME), THE CAR FAILS TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNTIL THE AREA OF THE POTHOLES OR BUMPS IS PASSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL JERKS FORWARD AS IT APPEARS THAT THE BRAKES ARE FAILING TO ENGAGE OR DOES ITS JOB OF SLOWING OR STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES SINCE DAY ONE, BUT I THOUGHT THAT IT'S A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10310656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.