2006 Toyota Camry: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy on impact. The contact stated that the air bag deploy after her head collided with the steering wheel. The contact sustained head injuries and soreness in the arm and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the other driver did not sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer nor manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2021

“I was driving in east granby near a fedex delivery truck. This truck kept swerving lanes in order to get around other cars, but he did so by cutting me off multiple times. He would go to change lanes then swerve back in the original lane, causing me and other cars to need to slam brakes to stay safe. This was also in a school zone in east granby near the center about 3 miles from the bradley airport in ct. The driver kept laughing and smiling at myself and other cars and once I was able to get around him to pass and move on he flipped me off. Delivery drivers should be practicing safe driving especially in a school zone ...”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2020

“Passenger airbag sensor on now and the wheels grind after brake change and highway rides are unsafe always has been just my wife doesn't feel safe driving it”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2020

“While on the street as I was backing my car into a parking space adjacent to the street curb the car suddenly accelerated in reverse at high speed, crashing over the curb and sidewalk, rear end first. My stepping on the brakes in an attempt to stop the car was unsuccessful; the car did not come to a stop until it crashed into an iron fence which bordered the yard causing damage to the fence and the car. A similar incident occurred quite a few years ago when the same car suddenly accelerated in reverse out of control and I was unable to bring it to a halt until it hit a parked car. I do not know what caused either of these incidents to occur.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2020

“2006 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer received defective parts to repair the vehicle. The parts were returned and the consumer has since not received new parts to repair the vehicle. *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020

“Passenger air bags light is ALWAYS ON whether someone sitting in the spot or not. Alerts with light to identify a problem. 2. Paint is peeling 0ff of vehicle all over. In addition, leather seats are also peeling in the front and back seats.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020

“Tl* the contact owned a used 2006 toyota camry. While driving low speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning and the brake pedal failed to operate. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was leaving a hospital when the failure occurred and was treated at the same hospital for a cracked cervical spine, a cracked jaw, and a cracked tooth. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. *bf *tp”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2019