2006 Toyota Corolla Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 840 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 840 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,450 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“12/26/2009 my Toyota Corolla just stopped suddenly as I was driving all idiot lights came on and the car would not move. I was lucky that I had not entered highway in central pa with interstate truckers usually moving at 80mph.I would be dead. The car just completely came to an immediate halt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10297546, filed 2009-12, 10,255 miles“I bought the car new it had always been dealer maintained the car was in excellent condition the car had been serviced two months earlier a tire rotation and oil change the car has 110k miles driving the car on a paved road at 35mph the tie rod snapped resulting in accident the garage said it looked like the tire lug nuts were put on too tight my car has been sitting at the dealership from where I bought the car I thought they should fix it because I was told it was there fault the car has been sitting there for a year the dealership won't talk to me is this something that should happen to a…”
NHTSA complaint #11331807, filed 2020-06, 110,000 miles“2006 Toyota Corolla with 36900 miles. Complete engine shutdown while in traffic at an intersection with inability to restart engine. Car was towed to dealer. They reported electronic control unit failure was the cause. Car still under warranty. Dealer reported part on backorder. Resulted in tow charge and car rental expense. Car would not be provided until 3 days later by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10268954, filed 2009-05, 36,900 miles“I was driving on an off ramp when my car suddenly stalled and would not start again. I was rear ended and the car was totaled. I was injured and suffered back and neck pain.”
NHTSA complaint #10352298, filed 2010-08“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386780, filed 2011-03Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Corolla
454 complaintsEngine cooling
104 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsVehicle speed control
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEquipment
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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