Model year record

1992 Toyota Corolla

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 115 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Corolla, 1988–1992 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1992 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V168000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
669
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-01
Owners notified
1991-11-27

Defect description

DUE TO A COMPUTER PROGRAM ERROR, CERTAIN DIGITS OF THE GVWR AND THE GAWR APPEARED IN INCORRECT LOCATIONS ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Safety risk

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH THESTANDARDS OF 49 CFR PART 576.

Manufacturer remedy

RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe10—
Engine and engine cooling: engine9—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator8—
Structure: body: door8—
Power train: automatic transmission6—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Electrical system: starter assembly4—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2—
Seat belts: front: webbing298,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Tires2—
Unknown or other2160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control297,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Toyota Corolla recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.