Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator failed to respond. The contact turned off and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms similar to the ones listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine, engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.
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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.
I was westbound on broward blvd. In broward county, florida in stop and go traffic, when the car surged and rear ended another vehicle. Both occupants in the other vehicle were injured. Two other incidents of this nature have happened. One about four years ago in 2011 and one about two weeks ago during the first week of may 2015. Also, there has been numerous times that accelerator paddle seems to depress by it self speeding up the vehicle. I became aware of a pending investigating the dot the federal safety agency is conducting under case dp-14-003, opened on 09/19/14, by investigator stephen mchenry about low speed surging involving my year vehicle.
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.
I was driving my car home from work. Suddenly the car won't move forward and on the dashboard all the lights keeps light up and blinking and the car gradually died on the road. It's so dangerous. I see emc is listed recall but I don't receive any letter from dealer to fix its problem. Please let me know with VIN number above is on the list of recall. I have checked the alternator, it works ok and the battery is ok (just replace a few months ago). If it is recall, should I bring it to dealer to fix it even I didn't receive their letter.
Engine stalled during driving, the car all suddenly lost power. No indication of usual before. Reignite the car, run looks like normal again. Has no problem for 10 days so far. Not quite sure how caused it?
I was driving my toyota had just left my house and I turned the corner and just after I turned the corner the car shut off completely. I steered to move from middle of road so it restarted and I drove about 20 ft turned a corner to park the car and it shut off again. I then noticed smoke coming from under the hood. A minute or two later I'm on the phone w fire department cause my car was in flames. After fire was put out by fire dept the firefighter said the car is a total loss and I only had liability. They towed to a salvage yard and I was told by firefighter cause of fire is unknown, possibly something electrical may have shorted he was not sure. Two days later, I see a safety recall for my car on the news was announced for possible fire in engine compartment.
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.
I was backing up out of a parking space, stopped and put car in drive position, and 2006 toyota corolla accelerated to a high speed, engine roared. I put my foot on brake immediately, shut off engine and pulled emergency brake. Lights on dashboard were lit, and I had no power steering. Car bolted forward and hit the back of a parked truck which stopped my vehicle. My daughter was in the passenger side and experienced this horrible event. I was bringing her home from an operation on her arm. Needless to say, we were both terrified. Had car towed to the toyota garage. The service manager said he couldn't touch the car due to protocol, and gave me the 800 # for toyota. That was on a monday and on friday I had to get my own rental car as I had not heard from toyota in regard to a rental car.
Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin indicating that the A/C condenser is not properly protected, causing premature failure of the condenser unit. The number for this report is ac002-06. My A/C condenser has failed due to the faults in this condenser unit. I spoke with toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, and they acknowledge that the part is faulty, but refuse to cover the replacement of this faulty unit as part of a recall. I'm concerned that, if toyota acknowledges that this part is faulty, they refuse to reall and replace this part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ECM had failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
On may 19, 2013 my husband and children were at a rest stop...our 2006 toyota corolla was parked engine on with the air condition on as well when they heard a loud explosion from the back of the car the rear windshield had shattered into a million pieces. It is still being held up by the tint. We took the car in to atkins kroll toyota dealership and they just kept telling us there was nothing they could do because it wasn't a recall. This is a huge safety issue... My children could have had shards of glass all over their faces if it wasn't for the tint or had they been driving on the road could have caused an accident. There should definitely be a recall on this. While still at the dealership we were referred to the body shop to get it investigate it and the body man said it could have been caused by the metal clippings that hold the windshield together but still to no avail.
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.
Driving on us 19 at approximately 50 MPH when my car accelerated to 70 MPH. I applied the brakes and it slowed back down and was fine after that. On december 5th I was stopped at a red light when it suddenly started to accelerate and I had to push hard on the brake pedal to keep from going into the intersection but, by the time the light turned green it was back to normal. I brought it to sun toyota and they could not find anything on the computer. They cleaned a part that they found to be dirty and said everything checked out fine. On january 9th I was pulling into the parking lot of sam's when it accelerated suddenly again and I had to use the curb to get it to stop. On january 18th I was at red light and it accelerated so loudly that the vehicle in front of me pulled over to the side thinking I was going to hit him. I put the car into neutral and it continued to rev and make a loud clicking sound. By the time the light turned green it had stopped and when I put it into drive it was fine. I went directly to the dealer and they gave me a 18003314331 #3 to call and report it because again they could not find anything wrong. I have parked the car and I don't know what I should do because I no longer feel safe driving it.
While parked in an open parking lot at my vfw post, the car began to smoke and, eventually, went up in flames.
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?
School bus drove across a four lane divided road and my daughter ran into the school bus, she applied the brakes and turned to the right and hit the bus. The air bag did not deploy. Injuries are soreness in shoulder and neck. Granddaughter age 3 was traumatized over the crash. School bus driver was ticketed.
Ac condenser stated leaking on 12/18/2011. Steam was coming out of front of the car as it was parked at a store. I noticed this when I was exiting the store. Two garages confirmed that it was the condenser. I went to do research on the condenser online and the complaints about defective condensers on the 2005 and 2006 corolla appeared on the web. Problem was corrected on the 2007 and after corolla. Condenser has to protection. Could have the condenser replaced today and because of no protection, the problem could happen again the next day. Very poor design...this leaves the owners of 2005 and 2006 corollas out in the cold! Why no recall??? One of the garages that I went to way a toyota dealership...they want $735 (estimate) to correct the problem. It was poor design! I should not have to pay for heir mistake!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle head on. The contact's head struck the steering wheel and he sustained injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also experienced a failure while driving approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle began to decelerate and suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the engine control module would have to be replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The engine control module was replaced three times before the failure was corrected. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Letter from senator hagan on behalf of constituent, re defective engine control module in his 2006 toyota corolla *tgw the consumer stated the defective engine control module caused the vehicle to not stop or just completely stall while driving. The consumer stated he did not receive a recall notice, until a week after paying for the repairs. He is seeking reimbursement.
2006 toyota corolla. Consumer states ECM failure*tgw the consumer stated on july 20, 2011, his vehicle suddenly stopped and almost caused an accident. The vehicle was towed to a private shop where it was determined the ECM failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer to have the ECM replaced. The consumer received a recall letter on august 1, 2011 regarding the exact failure.*jb the consumer is seeking reimbursement for towing expenses, the mechanics time and cab fare. Updated 09/14/11.
Received a safety recall from toyota for my 2006 toyota corolla s for engine control module (ECM). I scheduled an appointment to have the part replaced. I took off work and dropped my car off at the dealer, sloan toyota in devon, pa. I received a call shortly after saying the part was not there and would be ordered, then they tried told me about a belt they could repair for me in the amount of $150.00. I declined that service and picked my car up. I received an email a week later saying my car was scheduled for service during the time I would be at work. I called and was told an automated email goes out a week after service has not been completed and they were still waiting on the part to come in for this safety recall. They said I would receive a call and here it is 4 months later and have not heard if the part ever came in or not. My understanding from reading the safety recall was that the part was at the dealer. I received an urgent safety recall follow up letter today, july 23, 2011 saying my car has not been taken in for service as of this time and needs to. I am not taking another day off from work just to take my car and then told the part is still not in. If toyota issues a safety recall then the parts should already be at the dealer's before people call in to schedule service, or at least tell the people they have to order the part and they will call when it has arrived.
I am the owner of a 2006 corolla 4-dr sedan. Vin - omitted current mileage 48820 about a week ago, I noticed that the air conditioner was not working. I took it to my local dealership (michael's toyota in bellevue) for service where they told me that the A/C condenser has a hole in it and will need to be replaced - to the tune of $685. I was shocked by this so started doing a little research online only to learn that thousands of other 2006 corolla owners are experiencing the same problem. Technical service bulletin ac002-06 was released by toyota admitting to the faulty design of the condenser which left it unprotected and vulnerable to road debris. I'm shocked and appalled by this. With all of the negative press that toyota has received in recent years, I would expect you to be going above and beyond to ensure that all known problems are corrected. I turned down the suggested replacement and will continue to seek arbitration. I have filed a complaint with toyota. I was surprised to find that several official complaints have already been filed, yet no recall. I come from a large family of toyota owners, we stand by our cars & trucks as they have always been extremely reliable. I will continue to endorse them. I just hope that they'll make this situation right.
The A/C blows cool air not cold for about 20 minutes and stops blowing cool. You can turn the A/C off for a few minutes and then turn it back on and the air blows cool again for a few minutes then goes back to warm. I've noticed a slight smell (not bad) coming thru the vents sometimes and when I have the AC on, it seems to fluctuate between cool (never cold) and lukewarm. I also feel like I have to have it on the 2nd setting to feel air moving.
I have toyota corolla 2006 le in which A/C stop working as of 4/25/10. It was working last week.
I have toyota corolla 2006 le in which A/C stop working as of 4/25/10. It was working last week.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. He was able to restart the vehicle but after a few minutes the failure recurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 51,076.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Approximately one month later, the contact experienced the same problem related to the recall. The vehicle was taken dealer for a second time where the intake manifold system was replaced. The manufacturer been notified who informed the contact that his vehicle was no longer under a full warranty and that he was responsible for additional charges. The current mileage was 45,173 and the failure mileage was 43,988. Updated 3/21/11 *cn the dealer replaced the gasket. Updated 06/20/11
While driving the car on monday january 11, 2011 it began to violently shake and a loud noise was coming from under the hood. Drove the car to a auto repair shop who stated the engine had sludge and there was no oil in the engine. This auto repair shop performed a oil change in sept 2010 and noted some sludge in the engine. The repair shop recommended replacing the engine as it was not repairable. I spent $5397 to have a jasper remanufactored engine installed in the toyota. I decided to perform an internet search to see if there were other complaints regarding the toyota engine in light of the recent toyota recalls. I discovered an article that referenced odi's investigation of similar problems with the 2006 toyota corolla engine 1zz-fe. The auto repair shop stated that oil changes should be done every 2,000 miles and not the 5,000 miles indicated in the toyota manual. This is not the first problem I've had with the toyota corolla. In 2009 the car's dashboard wire shorted out behind the wheel causing the fuses to blow. I took it to the toyota dealer who repaired the problem. I've always purchased honda in the past and have a 2006 honda accord. I will never purchase a toyota ever again.
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