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The 2006 Corolla has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Toyota Corolla owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"The air mass flow sensor has failed twice since owning this vehicle."
Anonymous, WI (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Starter"
Anonymous, IN (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced neutral safety switch"
Anonymous, TN (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"Calipers locking in place causing pulsing and noise."
Anonymous, NJ (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"The brakes were metal on metal. The brake pads were under warranty and were replace for free. The rotors had to be replaced. Parts and labor $330."
Anonymous A., AZ (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Continuing periodic issue ."
Anonymous A., 99 (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"THIS CAR HAS BEEN OUTSIDE AND THE HOOD AND PARTS HAVE FADED BLISSTERED & PEELED"
Anonymous, NY (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Roof has had rust for several years but seems to be accellerating lately."
Anonymous, CA (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Over the last 5 years the lower body around the wheel wells has rusted significantly. There is now a hole 3" near the right rear wheel"
Anonymous, MN (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"after 18 years the a/c compressor finally quit though it had been less and less effective for about four years."
Anonymous, WA (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"The blower failed."
Anonymous A., AZ (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"There is a small leak and too costly to gift so for now A/C works if I get it refilled with Freon every 2years"
Anonymous, AZ (2006 Toyota Corolla Unsure 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
""Was 2 years out of warranty, so I didn't feel bad.""
Anonymous, CA (2006 Toyota Corolla XRS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)""Headlights, tAil lights have always burned out. Never have had all lights working at once. Electrical system was completely checked multiple times by Toyota dealer and never found the problem. One headlight is currently out now.""
Anonymous A., NJ (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"The clock display has been intermittently going off and then on again for several years. I don't count on that car having a working clock display."
Anonymous, WI (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"volume control knob is finicky. Does not reliably turn volume up or down"
Anonymous, PA (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
"Stopped moving. My fault taught kids to drive stick shift on it"
Anonymous, MS (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"This was the second clutch for the car, and it wasn't slipping, but something was off with the hydraulics of it so that I had to come way far off on the clutch to get it to release to change gears. The mechanics told me they used to be made in some way that you could adjust the tension or release (sorry I don't remember the specifics), but the way mine was made they couldn't adjust it and had to replace the entire clutch. I was mostly okay with that because the car is old enough and the clutch was old enough I figured it was about time it would need to be replaced. It was gratifying to have the mechanic tell me I'd driven the car well and the clutch was not worn/slipping. That's the part that made it frustrating to have to replace it."
Anonymous A., FL (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
"Car veered off to the left"
Anonymous, CT (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"This is a ware and tear issue bound to happen"
Anonymous, (2006 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
"With out warning the linkage became disconnected . Replaced a part"
Anonymous A., 99 (2006 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
""At 178,567 miles, I had driven all day, several sthops with no problem when it just stopped starting. Had the starter replaced for @ $500. No problems since then.""
Anonymous, CA (2006 Toyota Corolla XRS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"As far as I know this is the first time I've had the fuel pump replaced, so I truly have no complaints about a part that lasted for over 17 years. I had trouble getting the issue diagnosed as I never had trouble starting the car for the mechanic. It never completely let me down and refused to start, but the amount of time I spent turning the key and praying it would catch grew gradually longer over a couple months period. I finally had a friend listen to it while I was trying to start it and he told me to have the mechanic check the fuel pump. I had a NAPA mechanic replace the fuel pump. That shop was convenient to work. Then it closed so that when the check engine light came on a week later, I had to take the car to the next most convenient place, which read the codes, said they looked at the fuel pump but couldn't see anything wrong, cleared the codes and charged me $100 to do nothing. The check engine light came back onwith 48 hours. This time I took it to the dealership (not convenient to work) and paid another $650 for them to replace an O ring and some kind of nut. I believe the O Ring should have been replaced when the fuel pump was replaced and the NAPA people messed up. Not sure if the nut should have been part of that, or if it was ruined by the incorrect installation of the fuel pump. Altogether, at the three places, I spent over $1100 on this repair. My last oil change, roughly 2 weeks after the dealership fixed the problem, the oil change people told me they didn't think the fuel pump work had been very good because the car didn't start quickly enough. Not sure about that - it starts significantly better than it did before I had the new fuel pump put in, but by that time I'd gone for so long with it giving me trouble starting, that I'm not sure how long it should take to start. Since the NAPA place right where I work closed, I took the car somewhere I've never used before for the oil change, so I don't have any sense of how honest or accurate they were."
Anonymous A., FL (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
"Not really a problem. They are just wearing out and shows signs of leaking so should be serviced."
Anonymous, WA (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
"I believe this is just part of normal wear and tear but it was causing deadly gas leaking into the interior of the car while running it. A temporary patch was put on the exhaust system."
Anonymous A., NJ (2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8-L 4 Cyl)