2006 Toyota Corolla brakes problems

Filed Oct 21, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · NC · crash · fire · 1 injury

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.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 42,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Brakes · AL · crash · 1 injury

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!

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Brakes · 239,450 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 43,000 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency to contact attorney general of pa.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MA · crash

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 156,000 miles · WA · crash

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.

Filed May 14, 2016 · Brakes · CO

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.