2006 Toyota Corolla MPG
25–31 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 city / 37 hwy / 31 combined; lowest: Corolla (1.8L 4-cyl, M6) at 25.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
How it compares
- 2006 Compact Cars: class average 22.2 mpg over 138 versions; best Corolla +8.8 (#6).
- 2005: 31 mpg best (no change).
- 2007: 31 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,150–$3,300 a year ($1,150 difference).
- 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+19).
Safety
904 owner complaints: Air Bags 496, Engine And Engine Cooling 108, Electrical System 88, Vehicle Speed Control 77. Crashes 120, fires 9, injuries 94.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 496 | 55% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 108 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 88 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | 9% |
| Power Train | 47 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 4% |
| Engine | 28 | 3% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“The air bag light stays on at all times when there is nothing on the passengers seat. This has stayed on for the past two weeks. I am afraid that the airbag might fail and cause an injury.”
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact's son was driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and pulled into his path, resulting in a frontal collision with the side of the other vehicle. The contact’s vehicle spun around and came to rest on the shoulder of the road. Despite the high-speed frontal impact, the air bags failed to deploy.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
10 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V741000 |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V627000 |
| May 13, 2015 | Air Bags | 15V285000 |
| May 13, 2015 | Air Bags | 15V286000 |
| Aug 26, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 10V384000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V035000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V036000 |
| Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior Lighting | 09E012000 |
| Jul 17, 2006 | Exterior Lighting | 06E064000 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | Exterior Lighting › headlights | 06E023000 |