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2006 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Toyota Corolla, 5% of all 839 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Corolla model years. These complaints report 15 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 46,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
41
5% of 839
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2006, latest Oct 21, 2023.

2006 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2006Dec 2009Oct 2010Nov 2011Feb 2015Jan 2019Jun 2022
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Oct 2023; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200549 (6%)
  2. 200641 (5%)
  3. 200753 (6%)
  4. 200831 (10%)
  5. 2009139 (10%)
  6. 2010189 (15%)
  7. 201123 (4%)
  8. 201213 (3%)
  9. 201327 (13%)
  10. 201422 (8%)
  11. 201520 (9%)
  12. 201632 (15%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201811 (8%)
  15. 201916 (8%)
  16. 202025 (8%)
  17. 20219 (5%)
  18. 202216 (16%)
  19. 20237 (10%)
  20. 202410 (16%)
  21. 20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Corolla have brake problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Toyota Corolla, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.
Which Toyota Corolla year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Corolla has the most brake complaints (189), compared with 41 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Corolla is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.