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.
2006 Toyota Corolla: check engine light
76 of the 840 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 76
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the engine warning light and the air bag warning light were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a check engine warning indicator illuminated and dimmed on its own. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the check engine warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on three other occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Took car to dealership regarding air bags, electrical, and engine feeling hot. Check engine light was on....I did not have money for the diagnostic nor the maintenance they suggested.. Around $1500. I assumed they checked the airbags, but thought it odd that they did not give me any paperwork. They said everything was fine.
Check engine light came on randomly 5 times over the past 2 months. Filed complaint with toyota. Ecm seems to be acting up, they think it's an issue with a manifold gasket. Taking vehicle to dealer this week to have them diagnose the issue.
At speeds about 45 MPH , cars jerks and shakes and check engine light comes on . The dealer replace ECM for recall and 2 days later , the car still does the same thing. I hear alot of horror stories about this problem and toyota should fix it for free . I am afraid to drive far from my house but I cannot afford to buy a new car right now . Last time I buy a toyota !!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking violently and the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light would illuminate and then the vehicle would stall. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to have the computer replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact that since her vehicle was 15 miles over her warranty that they would not be able to provide any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115. The VIN was available.
1. Received a letter from toyota indicating that a safety defect exists in my engine control module (ECM) for my 2006 toyota corolla. I took my car to springfield toyota on 2/22/2011. They replaced the ECM and now the service engine light is on. They told me that in order to turn the service engine light off , it will require additional diagnosis and that I would have to pay $300 to $400. The dealership left the ECM disconnected and service engine light is on all the time. 2. The service light is on all the time. This may be a safety issue. 3. Dealership does not want to fix the problem unless I pay them for the diagnosis time. With the old ect I did not have any problems with the car. I took my car to the dealership to have the ECM replaced based on the letter from toyota. Dealership kept the old ECM and refused to give it back to me nor fix the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
- Toyota: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
- Toyota: engine control
- M.I.L
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
- Risk
- There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on november 29, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V384000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Toyota Corolla check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
76 of 840 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla (9%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Toyota Corolla
Stalling 72No deployment 46Sudden acceleration 41Airbag light 40Jerking 17Won't start 17Loss of power 12Brake failure 10Engine failure 10Harsh shifting 8Grinding brakes 7Fire or smoke 7Adaptive cruise 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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