This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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My Corolla 2006 stalled on the highway with out warning. I was almost hit by other cars while trying to get my Corolla to the side of the road with no power. It would not restart. Car was towed to dealership and was found to have a bad ECM. The ECM was replaced and we will see if this one will work. This could have turned out bad if there was more traffic on the highway!
I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The check engine light came on in the middle of driving but I did not notice any issues. The following day the car started shifting hard when I accelerated while driving. I took the car in for an oil change and they ran a diagnostic test and the code came back P2716: Shift solenoid valve slt/range. I researched the code and found many forums with people having the same issues and the problem being the ECM. I took the car into the local dealership and gave them the information I found on the issues. They diagnosed the car and I said I needed the ECM replaced. The car has 82,000 miles and is out of warranty. The repair is running close to $900, the regional Toyota representative has offered to split the cost. I feel this is unfair and a recall should have been issued. I also have a friend who has a 2007 Corolla that just took her car in for the same problem. I am going to continue to speak with Toyota in hopes they will cover the repair.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the computer had failed. The dealer made replaced the computer however the following day, the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was advised that there was an emissions issue within the vehicle and not the computer. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the initial dealer did not install the computer correctly. The dealer corrected the failure. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 27,901
I was driving in afternoon commuter traffic in Washington, DC, when, while stopped at a red light, my car "hiccuped" once and died. I was able to restart it, but as I drove through the green light, my car began to lose power, slow down, then stalled out in the middle of the road. I was able to restart the car, but it wouldn't go over 25 mph, then almost immediately slowed and stalled out again. After that, it took approximately 10 tries to get the engine to turn over and the car to start only long enough to move it 50 feet or so to a safer area. The problem, according to Toyota, is a faulty computer (ECM) that the company was aware of but did not directly notify owners of. (based on what the Toyota repair person said, this problem mirrors what is reported in NHTSA action number PE09054 and technical service bulletin TC015-07 - hard shift and stalling).
I have a 2006 Corolla sport with 52,000 miles on it. Yesterday in my way home it stalled in the middle of the traffic. The car was towed to the nearest dealership. The service manager called me today stating that the computer or ECM had to be replaced. According to NHTSA action number : PE09054 NHTSA recall campaign number : N/a make / models : model/build years: Toyota / Corolla 2006 Toyota / Corolla matrix 2006 wondering how many owners of this type of vehicle had same problems, yet Toyota has not issue a recall to fix these issues. Serious accidents could happen if these issues are not addressed in timely manner.
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
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I was driving 60 mph on the highway in my 2006 Toyota Corolla (manual transmission, 40,331 on the odometer) when I lost all acceleration. The car's engine did not stop but the malfunction indicator lamp came on and simultaneously I lost the ability to accelerate. Luckily I was able to maneuver across three lanes to the shoulder; when I finally tried to brake, I had no power and had to push the brakes to the floor; when I did this the car shuddered. The Toyota dealer repaired this by replacing the ECU (electronic control unit/computer), code 0607 at no charge to me. The part is included in the 8year/80,000 mile federal emissions warranty. According to what I've read about this issue, gleaned from the NHTSA database, many others have experienced the same problem but Toyota has not recalled this defective part. This is a serious safety concern and I urge Toyota to reconsider its position.
2006 Toyota Corolla- for the third time in 3 weeks the computer ECM has failed- extremely dangerous if the car stalls in middle of a highway. Toyota knows about it, has a tsb on it.
My check engine light infrequently would come on and off starting in June 2010, along with the car jerking during acceleration at speeds of 10, 25 and 35. 7/7/10 I took my Corolla into a local dealership for diagnosis of the problem, code P2716. I was informed that my engine computer (ECM) needed to be replaced. For safety purposes I had the ECM replaced. The NHTSA has opened a defect investigation into the issue. The number is #PE09054.
06 Corolla stalled @ intersection w/ check eng lite on- would not restart-almost got rear-ended-had the computer scanned by a mechanic and told me computer is bad-car still won't start.
I was driving my 2006 Toyota Corolla S on the freeway today, and suddenly, without warning, the engine shut down. I had no power steering or ABS brakes, and no control of the car. After having it towed to the dealership, I found out that 2005-2009 Toyota Corollas have a huge issue with the engine control module, and that upwards of 5 cars a month come into the dealership with this same complaint. I find it ridiculous that every review I've read mentions that this car has this problem with the ECM, but that nothing has been done about it yet. On top of the reviews, there have been news reports about how Toyota is aware of this problem, and says that this problem does not pose an unreasonable risk to safety.
2006 Toyota Corolla with 1zz-fe engine, less then 25,000 miles, has stalled at a stop sign/stop light when engine was warm. This has happened 3 times in the previous two months. The car has always re-started, but it is very unnerving, and I am worried about a more serious failure.
On 24 June 2010 I drove 1331 miles back from Virginia with no issues. The next evening, my permitted 15 year old son was driving my 2006 Toyota Corolla a mere half mile from our home when my car began to shutter and lose power. The accelerator was unresponsive and then the car shut down taking with it all lights. The check engine light illuminated. The car did restart but instantly died leaving us on the side of the road at night with no lights and unable to move. Fortunately I was with him and we were not in traffic, as he is inexperienced and would not have reacted well if this had happened to him on the road unaccompanied in any type of traffic. We pushed the car home the mile and parked it for the night. The next morning the car started, ran for one minute, bogged and died with the check engine light still illuminated. I applied a rented scan tool and came back with a P0607 trouble code with indicated a bad ECU. The car was towed to Toyota and was repaired with the replacement of the ECU for $993.40. I am over the emission warranty of 80,000 miles per their tsb with 94,000, so this is out of my pocket. This is frustrating as the internet is littered with stories of this happening to others. I am glad that I made it home before this problem occurred and it appears that Toyota has been lucky as well. This is extremely unsafe and occurs with no warning. I just hope someone doesn't have to die as a result of a well known bad batch of ECU's, before the problem is fixed by a recall.
2006 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states failed engine control module at 86,000 the transmission stopped shifting properly. When going uphill on a steep incline, the transmission would downshift as usual to climb the hill. However, after reaching the crest and starting downhill, the transmission would not shift again to the proper gear. The engine would race and finally a proper shift would occur. Then at 86,870 miles, the transmission would not shift from 1st to 2nd gear and it would suddenly shift with a strong jerk. The warning light illuminated on the dash which stated to seek service. The technician ran a diagnostic test and found that the engine control module was defective and needed to be replaced. Toyota informed the consumer they would not reimburse him because, the repair was not performed at a Toyota dealership.
I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla S. it has approx. 115,000 miles. The engine stalled while my husband was driving on the freeway going 70miles/hr. He pulled over waited a few minutes and the car started up again. The car continues to stall when the rpms go over 1000. The problem diagnosed was the engine control unit. Still waiting for car to be repaired.
While driving my 2006 Corolla on vacation the motor stalled and the check engine light came on. Luckily we were in a parking lot and after a minute or two the engine restarted but just went a few yards and stalled again. After checking the fluids (all ok) I waited about 10 minutes and once again started the engine, this time I was able to drive about one block before it stalled again in traffic and I had to push it off the side of the road. I called a towtruck and had it taken to a nearby Toyota dealer in simi valley, ca. After leaving it there overnight, they called and said it needed a new ECM (engine control module). That was replaced as well as some routine service work. They did not charge for the ECM as they were familiar with that problem. I consider this a safety issue as it results in almost complete loss of brakes and steering.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. While driving 15 to 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to lunge forward as if the contact was applying the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the computer was defective and it was replaced. When the failure recurred, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer they stated that the computer needed to be replaced again at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The current mileage was approximately 85,000.
4/18/10 car felt like it was going to stall while we were driving 4/24/10 engine stalled right after it was turned on & then half a block away at intersection. Both times car re-started 4/27/10 engine stalled when I came to stop at a stop sign at major intersection. Was able to re-start right away 5/1/10 engine stalled 3 times within a one mile distance. The 3rd time was while driving down a major road & needed to coast to shoulder. Had to wait before engine would re-start. At first we thought I had bought bad gas or the gas cap wasn't on tight. I bought good gas & then after yesterday realized something major was wrong. I was checking on line this morning & found other Toyota Corollas that had the same problem with stalling out...the emc?? drove the car to the dealer this afternoon, Sunday, & will be there first thing tomorrow morning to talk with service dept.
Driving @ 60mph when the engine and all electrical components completely shut off. I had no power steering and due to no power assist brakes the car was more difficult to stop. It is extremely dangerous to be driving along and have that happen. I was fortunate to be on a country road with no other traffic. Had I been on a busy interstate at 70mph it could have been very problematic. Toyota has said that the ECM needs replaced and that the engine cut off on them as well when they tried it. It did restart the following day but I was too afraid to drive it again and had it towed to the dealer!
I'm writing because there is an injustice in the way that Toyota is handling yet another issue. My husband was driving his 2006 Toyota Corolla on 4/21/10 when it stalled while he was driving. He lost all power, so he could not even turn on his hazards. Luckily, thankfully, he was not hurt and did not hurt anyone else. Here is a link to an article on Toyota nation with 4 pages of blogs written by people with the same issue: www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?T=201631 had my 5 year old son been in the car with him and they were driving on the freeway, things could be much much different, and I'm lucky. I just wish someone would talk about this. This problem is associated with a bad ECM (electronic control module) and affects 2005-2007 Corollas and matrixes. Unfortunately, there was a technical service bulletin in reference to 2005-2007 Toyota Corolla & matrix ecms. Tsb EG042-07 (September 20th 2007) but car owners were never informed of the issue.
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- Albertson, NY, USA