2006 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 840 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,138miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 840 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,138 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering column yoke is loose or slipping. I'm afraid it will fail totally and cause accident or injury. Local dealer wants $370 to fix it but even though it is out of warranty I think they should replace it and the government should look into forcing a recall if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10374926, filed 2011-01, 70,000 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“I was driving on florida's turnpike nb at 70 MPH when suddenly, my steering wheel felt disconnected from the tires. The car started to fishtail, and I was unable to brake. The mechanical issue was later identified as failed a tie rod.”
NHTSA complaint #10452899, filed 2012-03, 78,000 miles“Driving on I-20 west in good weather and good road conditions, I suddenly lost control of the steering wheel and could not slow the car down, resulting in the car driving off the road and flipping over several times. The car was totaled by the insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10317908, filed 2010-03, 60,000 miles“I have a 2006 and a 2010 Toyota Corolla. Both of them have similar handling issues, specifically a tendency to unpredictably dart to the right or the left. In other words, it is very difficult to keep the vehicle driving in a straight line (yes, even on straight roads!). I have had the alignment checked on both cars, and replaced tires. Neither of these actions has had a positive impact on the handling. This is especially dangerous on wet, snowy or slick roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10331109, filed 2010-05, 90,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 | 16 | 22% |
| 2022 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 39 | 19% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 371 | 30% |
| 2009 | 382 | 26% |
| 2008 | 12 | 4% |
| 2007 | 43 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsTires
10 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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