1990 Toyota Corolla problems
The 1990 Toyota Corolla has 31 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (26%) concerns engine. Next are tires (19%) and exhaust system (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 26% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1990 ranks 37th most-complained-about out of 37 model years of the Toyota Corolla with enough data (12 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Consumer was slowing vehicle down, then suddenly couldn't steer the vehicle, lost control and vehicle just wandered all over the road.
Exhaust manifold cracked down the middle allowing fumes to possibly enter passenger compartment when the outside vent was opened. Kt
While driving there was a tire blowout. Dealer stated all the tires were dry rot. Consumer indicated that was a safety defect. Had tires installed two years ago. Goodyear tires stated tires were dry rot since being installed, and the tires were sitting in the warehouse for two years and became dry rot.
I have a 1990 toyota corolla. Although I have not had an accident, the seat belt (which attached to the door) does not retract at all. It has been like this for some time and would not protect me in an accident. I think this sort of seat belt device is defective and should be looked into!