Toyota Corolla 1989
Model Corolla made in 1989 by Toyota got 30 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/39/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/45/37 | Regular | $ 445 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/31/28 | 29/39/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 7 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 7 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/39/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 880902 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/45/37 | Regular | $ 445 | 7 | 880902 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2010. owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Wire shorted because gearshift was rubbing it. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/16/1997 | |||
| After turning engine off, after running for about 25 minutes, the car went into post- ignition, and about 5 minutes later the car caught on fire under the hood and was totalled. not sure of the exact cause of fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 1 | 08/20/1993 | |
| The vehicle caught on fire in the engine while the vehicle was parked. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/27/1998 | |||
| While driving at approximately 60-65 mph heard rattling noise like loose fan belt in the front of car underhood, something dropped off the car, then smoke occurred, flames came out, part of the engine block missing and there is a big hole in the engine. dealer not aware of the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire in the engine while the vehicle was parked. please describe. *ak | |||
| Car was parked and started it off car caught on fire . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 10/18/1996 | 1 | 01/27/1991 | |
| Catalytic converter noise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | 10/20/1989 | |
| Muffler replaced. | |||
| 02/01/1993 | 1 | 10/20/1989 | |
| Tail pipe replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| The car on fire starting front of engine.please describe. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Vehicle immediately caught fire when struck from rear. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/24/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| I was traveling at approx 35 mph enroute to the freeway when the transmission siezed locking up the front end, bringing the car to a screeching hault. i was fortunate that the driver behind me was able to react and avoid a collision. dealer confirmed a transmission problem. vehicle has not yet been repaired as i plan to replace the transmission myself with a used or rebuilt component. i don't expect any reibursement, but thought it should be reported as it did create a hazardous situation. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Automactic transmission, can remove the key in any gear. removed the key in reverse and vehicle rolled backwards, impact 6:00 position, hit a parked vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| There wasn't a warning of low fluid in the differential unit and it broke and locked up the front tires making the vehicle come to a dead stop. this is not a part that is checked for safety.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Axle shaft fell off. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| The front passenger side seat belt buckle is broke. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 08/04/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| No time to brake, seatbelts failed to contract so driver & passenger hit the dashboard with injuries. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/25/1993 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was rearended by another vehicle which caused driver's seat to disconnect from seat tracks/anchors. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak *yh | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1988 | ||
| Driver's seat slid from its original position upon impact. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/30/2003 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving and no warning the brakes are grinding causing extend stopping distance. dealer notified | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Brake drum fell off. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer wants nhtsa to investigate problem with the adjustable foot pedal. the consumer was involved in a vehicle accident. the consumer read about a problem with the adjustable pedal in which drivers could hit the wrong pedal during emergency braking. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Center support for driver's door bent in accident, preventing door from opening. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/09/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| On 7-9-02, 65 mph, the tire tread separated from tire (i have the original tire and seperated tread) tire maintained pressure without the tread. the separating tread dented the drivers fender, door, and broke off a plastic support to the front bumper. the care had been inspected 4 days prior and the tires passed. (16 y/o son was driving at the time) 3 other witness were in vehicle.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tread separation was found by mechanic when rotating tires. *ak (dot number: 1b ev gd tiresize: p175/70r13) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/12/1991 | 1 | ||
| In 1991, driving on hwy 5 in cal, sudden my car tacked out, accelerating beyond anything i've experience. this car is before the current recall. i bring this up, because, at the time, i knew it was not the pedal. it seemed to me at the time that it was in the wiring or computer. i put the car in neutral, it completely tacked out, risking that it would throw a rod. then i turned the key, and shut off the engine as i drifted off the highway. please don't let toyota get away with saying this is just pedals, it was not for me. *tr | |||
| 06/03/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Toyota was being driven through a parking lot when all of a sudden it accelerated out of control. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer wants nhtsa to investigate problem with the adjustable foot pedal. the consumer was involved in a vehicle accident. the consumer read about a problem with the adjustable pedal in which drivers could hit the wrong pedal during emergency braking. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| 5 panels of the rear window defogger do not work, creating poor visibility. *tt | |||