1998 Toyota Corolla cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 18 complaints for the 1998 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Description of accident:1) started the automobile; shifted the gear into reverse while holding the brakes and gently releasing it.2) he hit tap a light post, on the left blind spot, while backing up... Speed less than 5 MPH. Result was a paint scrape on the left side of the bumper.3)he quickly shifted to drive to move a bit forward while holding the brake and releasing gently.4) the car quickly accelerated and "plowed" through a brick barrier about 12" thick.5) after trying to control the automobile, he made a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While entering a parking space at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck another vehicle. A police report was filed by the other party. The weather was bright and sunny at the time of the crash. The current and failure mileages were 64,820. Updated 01-11-08. The acceleration cause was not found. Updated 12/12/07
Other problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Seat belts 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints