We found the following complaints for TOYOTA COROLLA (1998)
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1998 mode toyoto corola premetue airbag harness failure, the wornig light came on.
Air bag warning kept flashing that the air bags needed to be serviced.we took car to dealer, it was not under warranty, dealer said we would have to "repair it ourselves" if we could find a console that would repair it and he thought there was only one in the united states for approximately $2000.we wrote to toyota who eventually wrote back to us stating that toyota would not repair this car and had no intention of recalling this car due to this issue and we would have to repair this car ourselves at the dealer location.now we see in the news that toyota is recalling 1.3 million other cars for what appears to be the same issue--the control of the air bags.dealer told us he did not know how this would affect if the air bags would go off in an accident or not in the future or any other time.the console constantly shows that a door is open and that the air bag needs to be serviced and there is nothing we can do about it except to hope it will react properly.
1998 toyota corolla le, air bag light comes on and starts blinking as soon as i start the vehicle.this is the second time the air bag light has come on. First time, there were air bag light and seat belt light on in aug 2005. I took the car to toyota dealer. He replaced the seat belt(cost was $350). That fixed the air bag light and seat belt light on problem.today(sept 30, 2005), the air bag light has again come on and keep blinking while the engine is on. I believe it's a manufacturing defect with the 1998 toyota corolla. Please investigate the matter.
When moving air bagindication lightwould flash intermittently.dealer has been contacted. Please provide furthre information.
The air bag light keeps lighting up, and consumer does not know the reason.problem has resumed after repair.dealer has been contacted.
Airbag and seatbelt lights come on intermittently, in july of 1999 the front and right seatbelt assembly was replaced.
Air bag light illuminates intermittently dealer unable to remedy problem after several repair attempts (attorney for consumer).nlm
Airbag light is flashing, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off.the dealership determined the connections were loose.the connections were tightened and the code was reset.the consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.
Takata airbag recallmy 1998 toyota corolla is listed as one of the cars effected by the takata airbag recall. Today i noted a blinking light on my dash board for the airbag. Please advise.
I own a 1998 toyota corolla. In august 2004, the airbag went defective. An authorized toyota dealership in nj ordered a replacement central airbag assembly and the airbag was replaced on sep 1, 2004. However after a few months, the same airbag problem reoccured and i took it to the dealership. After many attempts to identify the problem, the dealership finally concluded that the entire airbag circuitry was defective.since they quoted me an exhorbitant price, i took the car to another authorized toyota dealership.this second dealership after a few attempts, identified that the same central airbag assembly that was replaced in sep 1, 2004 was defective. They ordered a second replacement and fitted my car with the new part. This happened in nov 2006. However 2 months after the airbag replacement,in feb 2007 the same airbag problem reoccured for a 3rd time. I contacted toyota motor sales usa, inc at 1901 south western avenue - wc 10,torrance, ca 90501 to explain the problem with my car. I sent them all the supporting documentation. However inspite of explaining the threat to my life caused by the defective airbag, toyota has not come forward to address the problem.i have spent close to $1500 on the problem already over the course of 3 years. Even though the car is a 1998 make, the airbags were replaced in sep 2004 and nov 2006 and are still under warranty. I request you to instruct toyota to repair the airbag at no extra cost to me.toyota's reference number for my case is 200706250076.
Air bag light failed.
This is referencing a previously filed complaint, #10118167. Dealeroffered to make a goodwill repair at its his cost because there was a safety issue involved, wiring harness for airbag system. I am pleasantly surprised, and want to make sure dealer gets credit for doing this!
Air bag light came on in august of 2004 for no apparent reason (car has no history of accidents).took it to the dealer where it was purchased (in the states- we now live in canada), air bags not covered under the purchase warranty.dealer split the cost of replacing the left side air bag out of good will (we paid $418.25).light continued to come on repeatedly after fix.dealer replaced computer component, adjusted harness, repeatedly tried to fix wiring.it is now june of 2006 and the light is still coming on- we have just replaced the right side air bag (at the cost to toyota- we paid for labor), and light is still coming on.dealer has informed me that air bags will not function in the event of an accident when the light is on.this is concerning because we bought the car for the safety of the air bags and we are worried of being injured in a crash.dealer is currently in contact with toyota regarding replacing computer components again.we are going on 2 years of having the same problem!an estimated $5000 has been put into fixing the vehicle, including labor for our 14+ visits to the dealer.the vehicle is considered unsafe and defective and we are unable to sell it.
Air bag light continually flashing. Dealer says i need a wire harness replacement. Without it the air bags are inoperable. Toyota has had enough complaints about this on 1998 to 2000 model corolla that it issued a technical service bulletin for the problem. Dealer indicated that essentially this was a defective part. Despite this, toyota stated it was coveredonly under 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. After that, they won't cover it by warranty. My warranty has expired.
Consumerwas in an accident, hit by another car whilegoing about 55mph, driver's side air bag did not deploy, and driverwas injured.
Multiple air bag sensor replacements.
While driving and with no warning air bag light came on.air bag could be inoperative in the event of an accident. Dealer notified.
Air bag light will come onunexpectedly on dashboard.this has happened three times.
Airbag light was flashing. Tookvehicle to the body shop, and was told thatairbags won't deploy in an impact. Thiswas due to an electrical circuit being agitated when driver's seat was moved back and forth.
1998 toyota corolla air bag indicator light blinked continuously after repaired. Upon inspection mechanic determined that the airbag harness was faulty and needed to be replaced.
This vehicle hit another vehicle at 30 mph.none of the four air bags deployed.an occupant of the vehicle sustained injuries to his chest and ribs.toyota was contacted. Vehicle was totaled. *nlm
Air bag light stays on.when i looked up any recalls on this year of toyota, there were alot of complaints and no fixes. I think toyota should fix this safety problem with the air bags, it is a big deal not feelig safe on the road. The light came on when we were driving. We tried to reset it but has no effect. There are a lot of complaints on the 1998 toyota corolla.this is not a coincidence, it is a safety hazzard that needs to be addressed by the manufacuturer. Toyota needs to step up and fix the problem, it is there fault. Any help would be appreciated.
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 30-35 mph, the air bags failed to deploy on impact resulting in minor injuries. Nlm
At this approximate date, i began getting a warning light re. My air bags.my dealer said i would have to replace the faulty steering wheel air bag assembly costing me between $1000-1500 or more to replace it.now, other corollas are being recalled but mine is not being recalled.it appears that my car has had the same problem for an even longer period of time than those that are being recalled.i have not yet been able to afford to have it repaired.i recently read in the news that these problems began in 1998, the year i purchased my car.my car has just now turned 100,000 miles and i feel that i should be included in the ongoing recall that includes other toyota owners.i believe that it is not only arbitrary but dangerous for me for you to exclude me from this recall.i hereby request that you include my car in this recall.thank you.
The airbag indicator light on our 1998 toyota corolla blinks continually. Computer analysis indicates the cause to be a faulty airbag harness. Correction of the problem requires replacement of the harness -- a $500 expense. Toyota dealership indicates that this is a commonly seen problem in this model year. If the airbag harness fails, the airbag might not deploy or might not deploy effectively in the event of an accident. Such a problem therefore represents a broader safety issue for all owners of these vehicles.
Defective airbag sensor is causing the airbag light to blink on and off, causing a potential safety hazard.dealer has tightened a loose screwthat holds sensor 6 times,but defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine defect.
Air bag light continually illuminating. Mjs
Air bag sensor light comes on and stays on allday. This couldresult inair bag deploying permaturely or not deploying at all.dealer contacted.
The vehicle has been involved in two accident in which the air bags failed to deploy.*nlm
The air bag light illuminated and stayed on.
Airbag light started flashing intermittently. Took it to the dealership who charged $ 100 for diagnostics and told me it would cost $500 to fix. I then took it to a self employed mechanic who had worked for toyota. He said it had just become disconnected under the seat.he was able to fix it, it seemed, for a period of time, but the problem keeps coming back. I recently learned online that this is a common problem and huge safety concern. Several who have shelled out the money to toyota to have it "fixed" say the problem has not gone away.i am so angry that toyota hasn't taken responsibility and nhtsa is not holding them accountable.
Vehicle involved in a front end crash.the seat/shoulder belt did not lock and the air bag did not deploy
The air bag and seat belt light illuminated on the dash board, also when a sudden stop was made, the seat belt did not restrain the consumer properly.
Vehicle is equipped with the front and rear side airbags.while making a left turn,another vehicle hitconsumer's vehicle at the passenger rear side at about 15 mph, and the side airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in the accident.please provide further information.
I hit a truck at an intersction at 55. I did not see him. I was alone, and did not see the truck soon enough. My driver's air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The para-medic who reached me first noted that the bag had not inflated. They arrived in 5 minutes. The passenger side did inflate. I suffered severe bruising and broken ribs and hit the steering wheel. My insurance company asked me to report this incident.
Consumerwas involved in 25 mph frontal collision in which the air bag sensor was hit, but driver's side/passengerside air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
After being cut off by another vehicleithit front driver's side ofcar, andside door panel ofsecond car at 30mph.upon impact, neither front nor side air bags deployed.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. The contact was involved in a crash. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained a broken rib, fractured bone and whiplash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 167,000.
Both front airbags deployed with a mod-speed front right crash by oncoming vehicle. Drivers front airbag started smoldering emitting an acrid gray smoke (electrical wiring?) from the base of the airbag; stopped smoking when disconnected battery. Passenger airbag broke front windshield when it deployed (had no passenger). Are either of these situations common/normal with airbag deployment?
While driving at 10 mph, another vehicle going about 30 mph hitconsumer's vehicle fromdriver's side door, anddriver's side air bag did not deploy, whichdid not protect the occupant in this crash.the driver side door was damaged due to the accident.
Airbag light came onthe paneltwo weeks after purchase. She took it back to dealership,andconsumer was concerned about the light.
While traveling at 35 mph and asaresult of an accident air bags did not deploy at any time. Consumer was injured. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information.
On 11/7/2006 i was involved in an accident where my vehicle 98 toyota corolla rear ended a cement truck. The speed at which my car was traveling was 25-35 mph. The air bags did not deploy, my seat belt did not lock and because of this my chest hit the steering wheel. I visited the urgent care the same day and as a result of the accident i suffered strainedligaments and muscles in my neck and back and a bruise and scrape on my chest. I am still suffering.
Driver was hit on the driver's side at a considerable speed in such that the door was bent away from the frame of the vehicle, the side airbag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries to the neck and left shoulder (strained muscles and ligaments).829522 dup of 781500; posted on 09-07-1999.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in whichdriver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact airbags did not deploy,resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.
Outside door trim. Passenger side airbag.
While driving at 35 mph another vehicle made a left turn in front of the consumer vehicle, andconsumer couldn't stop and hit the other vehicle. None of the four air bagsdeployed.
My wife's 1998 toyota corolla was hit head on at 70mph by a full size passenger truck and the airbag did not deploy.she has been the sole owner of the vehicle since purchase.prior to the accident, in the course of ownership, the airbag warning light came on periodically.we took the vehicle in several occasions to two different authorized toyota dealerships and both reported that nothing was wrong.this, in spite of the fact that the light continued to flash intermittently.we have retained the diagnostic receipts from the dealerships.i contacted toyota motors, and they have created a case number.toyota motors requested crash photographs to be e-mailed to them, which i have done.no further contact has been received from toyota motors.the vehicle is being held at our insurers salvage yard for further instructions.
Was in an accident going 45mph a truck ran a stop sign and i hit them in the side my son was in the passenger seat and his seat caught when i pressed the brakes but released when we hit the other vehicle airbag deployed but did not inflate. The seatbelt also released when we hit the ditch.he hit his head on the winshield 2 times and is now dealing with post concussion syndrome.i called toyota and they said they found no defects and that the safety system did what it was suppose to.( dot number: tire size: p185/65r14 )
Consumer was rear ended, resulting in a frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Passenger side air bag sensor is bad causing the warning light to illuminate.
'air bag' light flashing.code 44 in memory (right side air bag circuit).independent service center followed flow chart test recommendations.high resistance in harness between module and right air bag.harness was replaced at a cost of $529.old harness was saved if ever needed for testing. *nlm
The srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving.driver drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced.
Airbag warning light intermittently lights up -- multiple service checks at dealership and independent auto shop unable to determine cause or recommend repair other than replacing entire airbag assembly (at cost of $500+).
Vehicle has had continued intermittent illumination of the air bag light, three repair attempts, however continues. Mjs
Air bag light serviced five times due to illumination, unable to determine failure. Mjs
Flashing air bag light - i purchased a 1998 toyota corlooa in july 1998. Begining in sept of 98 i began taking it to the dealership about the flashing air bag light.it was taken on 9/29/98, 8/18/99, 8/15/00, 8/14/01. The last visit the light started blinking before i left the parking lot. I had to pull it back in the bay for them to re-fix it. I was told each time i took it in that the air bags were functional even if the light was flashing. I took the car back last month and was told that there was a parts bulletin issure by toyota back in 1999 that required toyota dealerships to install a wire harness on these wires in order to make them stop blinking. This was never done on my car even though all four times i took it in it was still under warrenty. Now they want to charge me $200.00 to do this.i was also told at this time that the air bags are not functional when the light is flashing.
Outside door trim. Passenger side airbag.
After being cut off by another vehicleithit front driver's side ofcar, andside door panel ofsecond car at 30mph.upon impact, neither front nor side air bags deployed.
The other vehicle was traveling at a speed of approx. 35 mph, hit the door on the driver's side, and the air bag did not deploy.
While waiting to make a left turn, vehicle was hit on driver's side door, and there was no deployment ofside air bags.vehicle has been reparied.consumer was injured in accident.
Driver was hit on the driver's side at a considerable speed in such that the door was bent away from the frame of the vehicle, the side airbag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries to the neck and left shoulder (strained muscles and ligaments).829522 dup of 781500; posted on 09-07-1999.
Starter did not stop cranking, although ignition was turned off and key was removed. Continued cranking until after large amount of black smoke billowed from engine. Eventually stopped before catching fire. Found main engine wire harness melted, charred:; starter charred: battery case melted; battery wire melted.unable to roll window back up, even after reconnecting battery.required tow home.
I noticed smoke coming from my drivers side window switches.
Safety issue!!!the low mileage vehicle has a strange issue that toyota seems unable to repair!139000.0 miles the vehicle will intermittently refuse to start. T the key unlocks but only so far it refuses to engage the starter or allow the auto gear selector to work! strands my wife in the bad parts of town and causes distress and danger because of the stranded vehicle condition! no codes generated and twice toyota has had for two days and no fix!corporation has case or incident report open but not fixed. So far ignition replaced but was told that the following could be issue?1. Ignition key cylinder 2. Ignition electrical switch and or relay, 3. Transmission interlock switch, 4. Gear shift lever button? gear shift linkage adjustment to ensure car is in park properly for interlock switch to work.each time it costs over $200.00 and a new $200.00 or more worth of parts! would this not be a safety recall issue with gearshift neutral interlock or something?my alternative is to keep driving a gas hog suv that is at least somewhat reliable? so much for saving fuel or the environment if a car is not reliable or according to toyota fixable without throwing cash at mechanics or don't know how to fix without just guessing at random parts replacements?the vehicle is at rest after driving and is in park with key engaged properly with brake engaged properly to start the ignition process that intermittently engages solutions ... Make a new key?,replace key and cylinder or any number of other things?never a rental or loaner so lojack not an issue, no bluetooth, no gps disabler to my knowledge if one exists it is a criminal act targeting my wife or myself.
1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own.on august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong.the door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric.the dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem.the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed.the consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on.updated 05/26/10.
Dt*: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off.the dealership determined the connections were loose.the connections were tightened and the code was reset.the consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.
Horn begins honking when steering wheel is squeaked at various places,plus honks by itself too.yh
Ignition failed.
My car starter would not stop cranking after i stopped and pulled the keys out.it kept cranking until the battery died.a fire started which melted the harness. *ph
Engine starter motor continues to run after engine has started.starter continues to run even after engine was stopped and key was removed. Starter motor caught fire.car now inop.some wiring needs replacement.starter motor needs replacementwith remanufacturedstarter motor if available.
The vehicle caught fire and was severely damaged due too over heating of failed starter cable which ignited a plastic gas line. Yh
Contact states: starter stuck, couldn't shut off ignition.then smoke began to come out of the vehicle.took vehicle o dealer, and repairs weredone @ a cost of $1,300.car was regularlymaintained.in the past, while turning key, engine wouldn't start. This happened twice. Service records stated starter shorted out and starter wires burned. Replaced starter.
Electric windows do not work when extreme temp arise. Cold winter days amd extreme summer days. Locks on doors popped out of place. Windows slipped and needed to be reparied
Faulty wiring caused air bag light to go on.yh
Airbag light was flashing. Tookvehicle to the body shop, and was told thatairbags won't deploy in an impact. Thiswas due to an electrical circuit being agitated when driver's seat was moved back and forth.
The car started smoking from the dashboard and smelled of burning wire.nlm
The engine consumes oil at an alarming rate since i purchased the car 15 years ago.told a toyota shop foreman me about this problem and he told me that toyota doesn't want to admit any fault.he said they made the pistons too small and the rings too big.he is a close friend who knows i take care of my cars extremely well. He said to just keep nursing the car like i do.and for 15 years i have been nursing my car every week i check the oil.if it is a slight bit low i will add oil to the full line.this is the only way to make the car last, if i let it go and didn't check the oil,there would be nothing left in the crankcase, the engine would probably seize up because of lack of oil.i noticed this condition with the engine when i bought the car 15 years ago used.the car was a year and half old.i called toyota about it back then in the year of 2000 and they denied any problem or recall like they still do today.since then,i have confronted other toyota corolla owners with the same year as mine give a take a year or two and they have all stated that yes there oil was extremely low also.one stranger i walked up to in the parking lot said to me "yes, i add oil to it every week."so to sum things up.i feel that toyota should compensate owners like me who have faithfully added oil to the engine every week for the past 15 years that i have owned that car.toyota should be sued for not being honest about their oil burning engines for the 1998 to 2002 corolla model year.there is no oil leaking under the car at all and all of the gaskets on the engine are dry with no leaks.the interior of the tailpipe has alot of black soot indicating oil consumption within the engine.
This complaint is about a gps device that attaches to the car through the obdii port. Manufacturered by agnik corporation sold under the brand name vyncs. The device, when installed, has caused intermittent stalling of the vehicle at low speed such approaching a stop or idling in gear at a stop. This was realized to be caused by the device after about 1 week of experiencing intermittent stalling. When the device was removed from the car, the stalling issue dissapeared. I have retained the device for submission to the nhtsa for testing. When i brought this issue to the manufacturer attention they ceased communication with me, disabled the gps service, and closed my account, whereby i could no longer extract any historical communications from them. Additional attempts to contact them through [email protected] have been unanswered. Agnik does not publish an address or phone number.
My car '98 corolla that has been regularly maintained as per manufacturers recommendations blew its engine while driving on the highway. I was in the fast lane and had to dangerously veer the vehicle to the shoulder. The car had done only 50,000 miles. The engine breakdown was caused by sludging and excessive engine wear and tear that developed in the car when it had done just 36,000 miles. This was brought to my attention by suburban toyota of troy, mi. I have been regular with oil change and preventive maintenance and have receipts to prove that and this is a cleary a case of manufacturing fault of the car. I finally paid $4500 for full engine replacement and sent the receipts and maintenance records to toyota. Toyota has refused to reimburse this amount.
Engine is leaking coolant/ oil. No lights illuminated on the dashboard as a warning. Problem was diagnosed after routine maintenance check. Dealer notified. Please provide more information.
Car in for brake work at local dealer recently. (had previously had 90,000 mile service there in dec 2003, nothing noted.) at time of brake work, told that top engine noise (ticking/rattle) needed to be checked, $600 just to look inside and see what problem was. Took to dealer where i purchased car for a second opinion. They told me i needed a replacement engine. I'm only at 98,000 miles, and have followed manufacturer's service recommendations/changed oil regularly on schedule. I shouldn't need a new engine, this is caused by a design flaw. Dealer suggested that i hadn't changed the oil on time. Rod or piston that was about to go is thought to be the problem. My brother is still driving a 1985 camry! mom has a 91 camry still in good condition, high mileage. Didn't expect to have a toyota give out so early. Will be asking for reimbursement from toyota. Replacement engine totaled $2736.88 including labor, for a used engine with 36,000 miles. No documentation verifying engine mileage except on bill, so odometer still says 98,000 miles.
My car '98 corolla that has been regularly maintained as per manufacturers recommendations blew its engine while driving on the highway. I was in the fast lane and had to dangerously veer the vehicle to the shoulder. The car had done only 50,000 miles. The engine breakdown was caused by sludge and excessive engine wear and tear that developed in the car when it had done just 36,000 miles. This was brought to my attention by suburban toyota of troy, mi. I have been regular with oil change and preventive maintenance and have receipts to prove that. I finally paid $4500 for full engine replacement and sent the receipts and maintenance records to toyota. Toyota has refused to reimburse this amount.*nlm
Vehicle's inner rod broke causing engine motor to blow.*mrwhile driving the consumer noticed a ticking noise.the vehicle was pulled over when the consumer notice smoke coming from the engine.the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined that the inner rod broke and caused the engine to fail.the consumer requested an explanation and reimbursement.*nlm
A loose bolt within the engine caused an oil leak.*nlm
Of the eleven (11) vehicles that i have owned thus far, at least eight (8) has been toyota, one a ford, and two were nissan's. All the toyota's gave me excellent service, except the last. This was a 1998 toyota corolla ce that was regularly serviced and well taken care of. So much so, that we purchased a smart choice warranty for twelve hundred dollars ($1200) to give us an added piece of mind. This vehicle was puirchased for my college going daughter, based on the premise that this brand is based on reliabilty, economy and durability. These are well known toyotra attributes.on 11/28/2003 the oil light kept coming on at intervals. I did my own diagonistics as a responsible toyota owner and found that everything was normal. I then left work to take the car for a second opinion and was told after hours of examination that the oil pump needed replacing. I couldn't believe this as the vehicle had regular services. At this i contacted smart choice, only to learn that they had filed for bankruptcy. This was a major setback for me. The estimated repair costs at this stage was approximately $530.00. Upon further examination by my mechanic, i was told that this engine had large deposits of sludge and that it had a short lifespan. Based on this i was advised that the engine neededa replacement. It is against this background that i lodge this legitimate complaint and request an official from the manufacturer to contact me at the soonest.
Towed to nearest dealer who contacted toyota...although still under warranty dealer and toyota refuses to repair.said that car was abused, but oil changes were made and documented.cam seized.
Vehicle was leaking oil.dealership found the plate for the timing gear cover was leaking.dealership replaced gasket and timing chain tensioner.while driving 71 miles later, the cam gear pin sheared off, the vehicle died out and internal damage occurred.dealership not willing to take responsibility.
The engine of a 1998 toyota corolla died while driving on the highway.the germain toyota of columbus examined the car and identified the timing chain tensioner failure as the cause of the engine damage.replacement engine is needed.toyota refuses to pay for the repair because they consider this wear an tear and also because the failure happened after warranty has expired.this type of wear an tear is not common on a 1998 toyota with 82000 miles.furthermore, toyota's owner's manual supplement does not mention any maintenance requirement on timing chain tensioner.the only reference is in page 45, 90,000 miles maintenance log under "additional maintenance items for special operating conditions", which indicates 'replacing timing belt except for corolla'.the manual specifies maintenance requirements for up to 120,000 miles.a consumer should not be held responsible for wear & tear of a component when the manufacturer does not specify the need for maintenance.i believe this failure is caused by a manufacturing defect or a design deficiency.paid 2375 for a used replacement engine. *la
Consumer was driving at 55 mph andsuddenly the engine made a noise.then,vehicle slowed, and the serpentine belt came off. Consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle, and it was discovered the bolt connecting the serpentine belt to the engine broke.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the same defect was found.
Noticed an odor/fumes inside & outside of vehicle when its started or not. Most heavy when vehicle is started. Took to dealer at least 7 different times & problem has not resolved.
Check engine light illuminated prompting me to have the problem checked.the indication was an error message po441:purge flow fault.the local toyota dealer diagnosed a charcoal canister failure which needs to be replaced.there are significant and consistent complaints by toyota owners regarding emissions control systems failures in the 1998 corolla in addition to a lawsuit in which tmc settled with the epa covering only certain models.it seems that a recall should have been issued on all 1998 models as this problem is very prevalent.
Charcoal canister assembly failed.
Check engine light on. Emissions control systems error. Likely charcoal canister problem.
Engine light illuminated. Had it checked out to find that the charcoal canister failed - something my mechanic told me he sees all the time in these toyotas.
Charcoal canister assembly and vacuum switching valve failed. Gas cap also failed.
I own a 1998 toyota corolla.3 or 4 years ago i threw away my driver side floor mat because i had problems with it sliding under gas pedal and the pedal would then stick.as of now i have no floor mat and that has resolved the problem.
Cigarrette lighter failed.
Radio is not working.yh
Radio failed.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While driving at night, the headlights were very dim and hindered the contact's visibility. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign numbers: 09e012000 (exterior lighting), 08e050000 (exterior lighting), 06e065000 (exterior lighting), and 06e026000 (exterior lighting); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Headlamps on 1998 toyota corolla have fogged completely over. The fogging is on the external lens surface, not due to moisture on the inside of the headlamp assembly. Attempts to clean the surface ar temporary, with the fogging returning after a few days. The fogged lenses are a hazard as the light is greatly diminished over a clear lens.
The brake light shorted out.nlm
The headlights on newer cars are too bright and the lights on suvs are too high -- both of these problems are interferring with my ability to see when i'm driving at night.these new lights are too bright and blind me, even when i switch my rear view mirror to the night position.
High density headlights causes distraction for consumer.*mr consumer believe they should be permaneatly banned and made illegal with stiff fines.
The low beam headlights do not shine far enough down the highway to see what is in front of the vehicle. Dealer cannot do anything because its the design of the vehicle.
While driving vehicle experience an engine compartment fire.local fire deptment arrived and extinguished the fire, and informed consumer that a fuel leakage might have beenthe cause. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
Gas fumes inside the car.yh
Check engine light came on. Dealership ran the diagnostic ($90). The report indicated that the car needed a new charcoal canister. Repair made a local auto shop (parts & labor $370). One month later, check engine light reappeared.local auto shop ran diagnostic. Report indicated that the vacuum switching valve for the purge system is malfunctioning. Repair made at local auto shop (part & labor $135).
Under normal driving conditions car caught fire under the hood. The car was a total loss. Fire officials at the scene noticed smell of gas. Their initial reaction was that either a fuel line ruptured or a fuel injector failed and sprayed fuel onto hot engine parts.
The fuel line in the engine compartment ruptured or detached under normal driving conditions.an intense fire resulted.my wife, blair, escaped without injury.the car was declared a total loss.
When gas is pumped into the fuel tank(if overfilled, the gas would not go to ground, it would go to bottom vehicle shut off valve did not operate, dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem, and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Engine started rattling and vibrating. Took vehicleto dealer, who stated that fuel injection system has to be replaced.
Major fuel leak at injectors causing liquid gasoline to pool in the wells of the exterior of theintake manifold.vehicle towed to toyota dealership.dealership replaced o-rings at top of injectors.
This car has visited at the dealer's service station for almost a total of 3 weeks combined since i bought it april 2000.gas leaked when putting gas in tank and the car smelled of gas on the inside. The tank was supposedly replaced but just recently started leaking again.the check engine light has been on a total of 3 times.plus the right front and rear wheels make noise. I just want the car fixed because corolla's are good cars but the constant visits to the dealership for one thing or another is really starting to annoy me and has become a huge inconvenience.
Pressure develops in the gas tank.
Gas cap failed. Yh
Vehicle suspension is poor resulting in poor directional control in high winds.
Charcoal canister assembly and vacuum switching valve failed. Gas cap also failed.
The front passenger door won't open both from inside and outside the vehicle. I took it thetoyota dealer and was told the problem is due to malfunction of the latch in door. The driver side door is starting to show the same problem. The problem was occurred some 2 years ago. It would cause serious consequence when the occupant(s) need to be evacuated from the vehicle should something happen in emergency, e.g. Fire, road hazard, crush, etc.
Electric windows do not work when extreme temp arise. Cold winter days amd extreme summer days. Locks on doors popped out of place. Windows slipped and needed to be reparied
Door locks pop up and down frequently when parked or driving.i can't leave anything in the car.i have no security with this car and dealer says he has no idea what is wrong.defect in this toyota corolla.
1998 toyota corolla's driver side seat belt failed at the latch area where it hooks in . The trunk lock broke inside the cylinder and the drivers side door handle broke inside.the seat belt warning light illuminated and flashed although all the occupants had their seat belts buckled.
Trunk latch failed.yh
Trunk lock failed.nlm
Parking brake fails (2 complete failures).taken to dealer, fixed, but failed again.manual transmission car, so i need the parking brake.car nearly rolled into traffic numerous times.made to pay for repairs.nearly impossible to park on steep hills.
Safety issue!!!the low mileage vehicle has a strange issue that toyota seems unable to repair!139000.0 miles the vehicle will intermittently refuse to start. T the key unlocks but only so far it refuses to engage the starter or allow the auto gear selector to work! strands my wife in the bad parts of town and causes distress and danger because of the stranded vehicle condition! no codes generated and twice toyota has had for two days and no fix!corporation has case or incident report open but not fixed. So far ignition replaced but was told that the following could be issue?1. Ignition key cylinder 2. Ignition electrical switch and or relay, 3. Transmission interlock switch, 4. Gear shift lever button? gear shift linkage adjustment to ensure car is in park properly for interlock switch to work.each time it costs over $200.00 and a new $200.00 or more worth of parts! would this not be a safety recall issue with gearshift neutral interlock or something?my alternative is to keep driving a gas hog suv that is at least somewhat reliable? so much for saving fuel or the environment if a car is not reliable or according to toyota fixable without throwing cash at mechanics or don't know how to fix without just guessing at random parts replacements?the vehicle is at rest after driving and is in park with key engaged properly with brake engaged properly to start the ignition process that intermittently engages solutions ... Make a new key?,replace key and cylinder or any number of other things?never a rental or loaner so lojack not an issue, no bluetooth, no gps disabler to my knowledge if one exists it is a criminal act targeting my wife or myself.
The car slows or runs faster than what the speedometer shows.yh
While driving vehicle will pop out of 5 th gear into neutral intermittently.vehicle is at dealership at this time. Please add further details.
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly,pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement
While driving and whenever vehicle is on a upgrade or hill the vehicle would roll backwards while vehicleis set in drive. Dealer/manufacturer. Notified, and informed consumer that was considered a normal condition for that vehicle.
Transmission and door problem fixed, steering wheel still noisy (i give up).
Transmission--pressed on gas pedal and engine reved up but vehicle did not move.
The automatic transmission went into neutral while the gear shifter was still in the drive gear. The dealership was unable to locate the problem.
Gear shift button failed.nlm
1998 toyota corolla. Consumer states seat belt defective. *tgwseveral years ago, the seat belt began fraying as a result of being scraped by the seat belt buckle mechanism as it slid through the slot. The seat belt has lost about one-third of its width. The defect appears to be the slot in the seat belt mechanism. So, merely replacing the seat belt wouldn't solve the problem.
1998 toyota corolla's driver side seat belt failed at the latch area where it hooks in . The trunk lock broke inside the cylinder and the drivers side door handle broke inside.the seat belt warning light illuminated and flashed although all the occupants had their seat belts buckled.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. The contact stated that both the driver and the passenger side seat belts would not retract after being utilized. In addition, the passenger side seat belt failed to retract at all. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.updated 4/30/15the consumer stated the seat belts were replaced. The consumer stated the reason the seat belt failure, was because prior to purchasing the vehicle, it was in an accident; updated 05/07/15
Upon being hit by another vehicle on passenger side,the driver side shoulder harness bolt pulled out causing the driver to be thrown about.
The seat belt will not stay locked into the seat belt latch.
The seat belt indicator light illuminated.the independent mechanic determined that the seat belt sensor may have malfunctioned and caused the light to illuminate.
Vehicle involved in a front end crash.the seat/shoulder belt did not lock and the air bag did not deploy
On 11/7/2006 i was involved in an accident where my vehicle 98 toyota corolla rear ended a cement truck. The speed at which my car was traveling was 25-35 mph. The air bags did not deploy, my seat belt did not lock and because of this my chest hit the steering wheel. I visited the urgent care the same day and as a result of the accident i suffered strainedligaments and muscles in my neck and back and a bruise and scrape on my chest. I am still suffering.
The driver's seat belt fastener latch is defective.it is no longer latches, enabling the driver to use the seat belt.
The air bag and seat belt light illuminated on the dash board, also when a sudden stop was made, the seat belt did not restrain the consumer properly.
Rear seat belt design does not work properly with child safety seat.(qcaw)
Due to height the consumer mush the drivers seat as far back as possible for comfort, when the seat belt is retracted it twist 90% of the time an cannot retract consumer believes this is due to the limited amount of space between the seat and the door.nlm
Airbag and seatbelt lights come on intermittently, in july of 1999 the front and right seatbelt assembly was replaced.
The consumer's son was involved in an accident in which he was injured by colliding with the windshield as the result of seat belt failing, two people were injured in the accident.
Was in an accident going 45mph a truck ran a stop sign and i hit them in the side my son was in the passenger seat and his seat caught when i pressed the brakes but released when we hit the other vehicle airbag deployed but did not inflate. The seatbelt also released when we hit the ditch.he hit his head on the winshield 2 times and is now dealing with post concussion syndrome.i called toyota and they said they found no defects and that the safety system did what it was suppose to.( dot number: tire size: p185/65r14 )
Defective seat belts in my 1998 toyota corolla. In may 03 and july 03 i had 2 of my 5 seatbelt break. Both appear to have broken in the same fashion.
The middle seat belt in the rear seat combined lap/shoulderhasa belt extender.the lap beltcomes up higher than the side of the seat. Shoulder strapdoes not lock securely. Dealer suggests to put the child in the seat on the side because the child seat cannot go in the middle seat.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Front seat material not made properly.nlm
Consumer is having problem's with the driver's side seat. The seat was not properly installed and the consumer sustainedinjuries while sitting in the seat. The manufacturer replaced the track, and seat wouldn't lock.
Driver's seat tilt mechanism failed during a rear end collision.
1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own.on august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong.the door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric.the dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem.the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed.the consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on.updated 05/26/10.
When i applied the brake during a raining day, my car suddenly went to the side. This kind of scenario happened twice before ( on local streets while driving around 20 miles per hour). I felt that this car's brake system was different from that of the other cars i owned before. Shouldn't the anti-brake system help the car stay straight on the road? on 09-20-2002, it was raining,i drove this car on the highway at the speed around 50 miles per hour, on the first left lane. After i applied the brake in order to reduce the speed further, my car went to the right side, and then left side, and then crashed to the middle concrete.*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768012
When traveling at low speeds on wet pavement, automobile goes into a skid when brakes are applied.brakes completely failed on 10-13-99 at 11,802- low brake fluid level light came on. Reported loud noises from the brakes to th dealer at 5000 miles ( brake light came on then, as well). New brakes are needed now, at 11,802 miles.note too that automoble sways at highway speeds( i.e., high speed and wind combination).and, braking at high speeds (55 miles per hour) cause the car to pull.
Just minutes after driving in heavy dallas traffic, stopped at a grocery store and was pulling into an angled parking space with my foot on the brake and almost stopped, when car surged forward (repeat-with my foot on brake).the brake pedal went completely to the floor and would not stop vehicle.i hit the vehicle parked in front of me; very little damage as my car was almost stopped when it surged forward and brake failed.this was the second time this had happened.the first time was only a couple of months after i bought the car new.the same thing happened as i was pulling into my car port.the brake went to the floor and car surged forward.that time i couldn't believe what had happened and just thought my foot must have slipped.this time, i had two other people in the car and we all witnessed the surge and the brake pedal on the floor of the car (useless).as soon as the vehicle has stopped (by hitting something each time), the brake goes back to its usual position.i took the car to classic toyota here in tyler the next day when i drove back here.they said they inspected it and could find nothing wrong.i was very upset and it was annotated on the job ticket.i contacted my insurance company and told them what had happened and left my name and phone number with the driver of the car i hit in the grocery store lot.if this had happened just minutes before as i stopped for the numerous red lights in dallas, my car would have been propelled out into the intersection and would have been hit.as far as i am concerned, this is a very dangerous problem, and the car is a potential death trap for me and my passengers or the vehicle i might hit because of the brake failure and surge problem.there was a two-year lapse between the two incidents, which is why the dealer couldn't test drive the vehicle and find the problem.they suggested my foot had slipped off the brake and hit the accelerator.this absolutely was not what happened.
Whilemaking a normal stop the pedal went to the floor, causing, extended stopping distance.dealerunable to determine the cause . Please provide any further details.
Brakes squeaking and grinding, replace all four brakes
Abs locked up when i tapped on car seemed to accelerate making the car skid and fish tail sending me 4 lanes across the freeway into the cement barrier totaling my car.
Making noises infront and brakewarning light came on.took it to the dealer, and said nothing was wrong. Had an oil change 12-oct-99, noticed that the brake pads were worn out. Also,replaced and surfaced rotors. Dealer said that consumer would need new brakes in about 12000 miles.
Brakes make noise.
Making noises infront and brakewarning light came on.took it to the dealer, and said nothing was wrong. Had an oil change 12-oct-99, noticed that the brake pads were worn out. Also,replaced and surfaced rotors. Dealer said that consumer would need new brakes in about 12000 miles.
Front disc brakes failed caused clicking noise.yh
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly,pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement
This car has visited at the dealer's service station for almost a total of 3 weeks combined since i bought it april 2000.gas leaked when putting gas in tank and the car smelled of gas on the inside. The tank was supposedly replaced but just recently started leaking again.the check engine light has been on a total of 3 times.plus the right front and rear wheels make noise. I just want the car fixed because corolla's are good cars but the constant visits to the dealership for one thing or another is really starting to annoy me and has become a huge inconvenience.
Numerous revisions to the part number for brake pads.toyota is saying that the owner has to eat the cost of their mistake that they can't seem to get right by purchasing the new pads, shims, and other components that go with it.if toyota sold the cars with the wrong size pads then toyota should eat the cost.i have been to the mechanics 6 times in as many months and my brakes are still messed up.
October 1999 - brakes light came on immediately called for insp. - service depart. Said my brakes needed cleaned and adjusted - topped off master cylinder - now it passed state insp. On 1/11/00.2/29/00 brought back for noise coming from brakes - said there was no problem brakes needed cleaned & adjusted when i left service dept. Problem was still occuring - called set up another appt - 3/8/00 service dept found rear drums rusted - rear shoes cracked - a rent a car was given 3/7/00 returned it on 3/8/00 - they replaced rear brake drums and shoes - now could this happen in a few days on 2/29 you said no problem?4/11/00 brought car back for insp due to same noise but now worse had service mgr now do a test run with me - service dept found front brake pads cracking and rotors scored left front axle shaft internal defect - front bearing internal problem - both front hubs need replaced - rent a car was given to me again.now 6/00 noise is back on 7/14/00 took car for another under carrage insp, oil- filter change, 4 wheel alignment, etc.. They said no problem its just brake dust.the noise is still current as of today 7/23/00.i now have to call them & they already treat me with ignorance, i'm looking into filing for the lemon law i need some satisfaction - how could all of these problems be overlooked? - i feel my life is in the hands of toyota's service dept - and i don't feel safe at all.they gave me an extended warranty of 6 year or 100,000.00 miles after i asked for it. I stated now that i have my reconstructed vehicle backwould toyota grant me an extended warranty and stand behind there parts.they did but the stress and loss of work due to many service appts is so aggravating.maybe my problem could be of use to you.if i could assist in any further questions please call - i still have to make another appt for my vehicle -i mean is it really brake dust this time or is the car going to fall apart at a high rate of speed with me in it? thank you.
Steering housing cover cracked/makes noise.(qcaw)
Steering is noisy.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly veered to the left, as if it were slipping on ice. The vehicle crashed into a median after moving across four lanes of traffic and was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to her a back, left wrist, hand,bruises and a concussion. A police report was filed. The contact previously noticed that the vehicle would drift to the left from time to time. She had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer to-date.the current and failure mileages were approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly seized and the driver was not able to turn the vehicle. The contact also stated that the speed independently increased and caused the vehicle to crash into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 8/21/15 updated 12/4/2015
While driving her 1998 toyota corolla with approximately 75,000 miles on it, my mother experienced steering problems with her car and before she had the opportunity to stop the vehicle it drove off the road and hit a tree. She said the car jerked quickly to the right then left then right again before it hit the tree and it was impossible for her to control it. The car was towed and scrapped before any further examination of the car's erratic behavior could be determined. The vehicle was considered totaled by the insurance company and replaced. The car was well maintained and driven frequently and did not seem to have any steering problems before this incident.
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly,pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement
Transmission and door problem fixed, steering wheel still noisy (i give up).
Consumer has been experiencing problems withsteering wheel column. Wheneverconsumer maneuvers the steering wheel, it makes a very loud noise.the vehicle has been in the shop several times, and the dealer couldn't find a solution to the problem.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Buzzes, beeps, and security system are unnecessarily loud.
Power steering failed.yh
Had to replace power steering pressure line and rack and pinion thanks to defective original equipment.
Power steering unit failed.
Power steering pump assembly failed.mjs
When turning the steering wheel towards the left consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the steering column. Consumer contacteddealership, andmechanicdeterminedthat the tie rod assembly needed to be replaced.
Tie rod failed.
Onaugust 26, 1999 outer tie rod needed replacement,and left cam bolt alsoneeded replacment.dealer notified.
Had to replace power steering pressure line and rack and pinion thanks to defective original equipment.
Rack and pinionsteering failed within 15,000 miles. The part has been replaced.however, the problem still exists.
The cd door on the interior of the car fell off for no reason. Safety hazard.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla.the contact stated that the ceiling inside the passenger compartment was falling down.the failure worsens by the day.the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done.the dealer refuses to make any repairs.the failure mileage was 94,000.
The sun visor flipped in the opposite direction, which caused the sun to shine inside the vehicle. Ts
Molding along all four doors is falling off. It looks like molding shrunk and glue did not hold. Once molding started coming off it became brittle and fell apart. Almost every '98 corolla we have seen has had this problem, including ones being sold on toyota dealerships.
After the long hard rain we had in cincinnati yesterday labor day sept 1, here was approximately 1-2 inches of rain setting in the drivers side floor of my car. The sides of the floor were not damp as if it came from below but i am not sure.
Sunvisor failed.
Everytime it rains all 4 doors leak.contact dealer, and nothing they could do.vehicle is smelling moldy.
The door failed to opened.the inside door handle broke off the vehicle which meant that the door could not be closed from the inside.
When trying to exit vehicle door handles on drivers and passengers side will not open, can be opened from outside using a key to lock and unlock. Had not taken vehicle to dealership.
Left front door scuff plate.
All four doors let in water when it rains.yh
While driving at 10 mph, another vehicle going about 30 mph hitconsumer's vehicle fromdriver's side door, anddriver's side air bag did not deploy, whichdid not protect the occupant in this crash.the driver side door was damaged due to the accident.
A part in the door of my 1998 toyota corolla broke about two years ago. I could not open the driver's door from the outside.i got it fixed at the dealer for about $300.a few months ago, something in the same door malfunctioned.i am now unable to open the door from the inside.a few days ago, the original problem occurred again.i am now unable to open the driver's door.
The front passenger door won't open both from inside and outside the vehicle. I took it thetoyota dealer and was told the problem is due to malfunction of the latch in door. The driver side door is starting to show the same problem. The problem was occurred some 2 years ago. It would cause serious consequence when the occupant(s) need to be evacuated from the vehicle should something happen in emergency, e.g. Fire, road hazard, crush, etc.
All four door panels were replaced due to being stained by excessive glue melting in the panels, the weather strip on the driver door panel was also replaced due to it coming apart.
The door handle structure broke. This was said to be common in this type of vehicle. This is a safety risk.
1998 toyota corolla's driver side seat belt failed at the latch area where it hooks in . The trunk lock broke inside the cylinder and the drivers side door handle broke inside.the seat belt warning light illuminated and flashed although all the occupants had their seat belts buckled.
1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own.on august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong.the door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric.the dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem.the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed.the consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on.updated 05/26/10.
Outside door trim. Passenger side airbag.
Drive side door failed.yh
There is no inside trunk release separate from the key.
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly,pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement
Interior door handles have cracked resulting in the inability to exit the vehicle.
Vehicle suspension is poor resulting in poor directional control in high winds.
Vehicle suspension is poor resulting in poor directional control in high winds.
Vehicle out of alignment and bushings lubrication because they were causing a squeaking noise after lube the vehicle is still making the sqeaking noise.
Suspension is very poor, causing vehicle to drift from side to side in heavy winds.
While driving at any speed and attempting to make turnsvehicle makes a loud dealers can't find remedy.
Vehicle out of alignment and bushings lubrication because they were causing a squeaking noise after lube the vehicle is still making the sqeaking noise.
I have recently bought a toyota corolla 1998 and every time i turn to the right i can hear a grinding noise on the front passenger side of the car and i fear it will come off and cause a accident. I spoke to a mechanic and he said toyota had problems with a bearing on that side, would you help me confirm this as a problem or do i just drive it like this hoping it doesn't fall off.
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly,pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement
Whistling noise from front end of vehicle while driving.(qcaw)
Control arm had been replaced twice, and had caused vehicle early wear ontires, every 20,000 miles had to be replaced.
Five days after purchase, while driving 55-60mph on freeway, vehicle spun out of control during a lane change.car ended up facing oncoming traffic. Dealer denied problem. The importance of having a front stabilizer bar was never mentioned during sale or after spin out. I am suffering from severe whiplash and emotional distress and am lucky to be alive.dealer will not return money.i refuse to drive unsafe car and car has remained at dealer since day of spin out. I learned of need for stabilizer bar from april 98 issue of consumer reports (which states 98 ce models do not handle well, and fared poorly on emergency handling tests).stabilizer bars were made standard in all models as of april 1998. The corolla was redesigned in 98, so all ve and ce models built and sold prior to april 98 lack this crucial safety feature. I believe a defect/recall investigation is needed.
While driving 50 to 60 mph vehicle becomes very difficult to handledue to lack of front stabilizer bar.vehicle has been taken to dealer.
While drivng vehicle at highway speeds vehicle lurches left to right. Owner has taken vehicle to dealers and they are unable to correct problem. Owner is very concerned for safety.
Vehicle was manufactured without a stabilizer bar.it was available as an option if custom ordered.
Vehicle was manufactured without a stabilizer bar.therefore could lose control of vehicle,resulting in a possibleaccident. Manufacturer has been notified.
Safety non complaint service to toyota corolla.*mrthe passenger sidefront wheel bearing replaced on sept 23,2003, as part of the repair work, the consumer was told the p arts and labor would be covered for 12 months and was good at any toyota dealership nation wide.when the consumer went to another dealership for a 9000miles service, the dealer observed a noise during a test drive, the consumer was told the noise was due to a bad bearing on the passenger side front wheel. The dealer did not replace the part and recommended that the consumer go back to the dealer that replaced it in beginning.
The inner bearing race was broken prematurely, and the front wheel bearing case had to be replaced.
Rear end hits the ground when going over speed bumps and dips in the road. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Rear strut assembly failed.ruined rear tires as well.
On september 2, 2002, at about 10:00am we were driving south on interstate 5 about 40 miles north of eugene oregon when we had a blowout on our rear passenger-side tire. The weather was clear and warm and the roadway was dry.we were traveling about 60 mph and did not hit any object, bump, or depression prior to the blowout. There was no warning prior to the blowout. We were driving a 1998 toyota corolla.
Tire collapsed while in movement.
Goodyear tire failed.nlm(size p175/65r14 - dotm88sc90a347)
Tire blew out two weeks after buying the car. (firestone p175/65r14) yh
Tire blowout.tread separation apparent.car is unable to repair.( dot number:)
Consumer was traveling about 65mph onhighway. Then,vehicle started to vibrate and herad a noise.front right tire tread separated fromwheel.the tread flew off of the rim of the right front tire.the driver was able to control the vehicle.
The other vehicle was traveling at a speed of approx. 35 mph, hit the door on the driver's side, and the air bag did not deploy.
Dashboard--air bag light.
Check engine light came on and nothing was wrong.
This car has visited at the dealer's service station for almost a total of 3 weeks combined since i bought it april 2000.gas leaked when putting gas in tank and the car smelled of gas on the inside. The tank was supposedly replaced but just recently started leaking again.the check engine light has been on a total of 3 times.plus the right front and rear wheels make noise. I just want the car fixed because corolla's are good cars but the constant visits to the dealership for one thing or another is really starting to annoy me and has become a huge inconvenience.
Clock failed.
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 left turn circle and collided into the building that contained the brick barrier wall.6) during the impact of the barrier wall, he noticed that the airbag did not fully deployed.only after the impact with the building did the airbag inflate fully, but slowly.
Periodic uncontrolled bursts of acceleration on a 1998 toyota corolla, since i've had this car (1999 to now).
1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own.on august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong.the door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric.the dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem.the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed.the consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on.updated 05/26/10.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly seized and the driver was not able to turn the vehicle. The contact also stated that the speed independently increased and caused the vehicle to crash into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 8/21/15 updated 12/4/2015
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
Uncontrollable acceleration in a 1998 toyota corolla.merging onto 35w s at county c. Accelerated for merge. Took foot off accelerator after merging. Car kept accelerating. Pressed on brake and put on hand brake. This only slowed acceleration. I got over to the fast lane. Car was doing more than 70 mph at this stage. I decided to take foot off brake, release hand-brake and press down accelerator peddle. This increased acceleration, but on taking foot off accelerator, the car slowed. At this stage i had missed my exit for highway 280. I was very fortunate that the highway was not busy at the time. Date is very approximate. Incident occurred during winter of 2001 or winter of 2002 or winter of 2003. I still drive the same car and have not had any incident similar since. At the time of the incident, i had pressed the accelerator as far as the floor. Since that time, i have been more restrained with pressing the accelerator pedal.
In light of the recent toyota recalls regarding sticking gas pedals, i felt i should report that this happened to me with my 1998 toyota corolla about four years ago. The pedal stuck three different times and i discovered that braking did nothing. However, i was able to get it to release all three times by pumping the gas pedal repeatedly!when i took my car to the toyota dealership, they refused to consider my complaint seriously and said it must be driver error as it could not possibly be their vehicle. At the time, i asked them to check directly with the manufacturer regarding what was potentially a very serious problem, and was simply blown off and treated like i was nuts. I am reporting this to you now, because in light of my experience, i feel that this problem has been going on a lot longer than anyonerealizes. I have been a toyota customer since 1983 but i feel like i will never buy another one. I think toyota has been sweeping this one under the rug for a long time and they should be held accountable. I am sure there are a lot more older models out there like mine.
When going up on an incline, with the speed control activated, vehicle down shifts and accelerated suddenly. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
I was leaving an automatic car wash.car was in neutral.when i put car in gear, it took off on it's own.i tried to brake but was unable to stop the car.my car went through a fence and hit a small tree.the car was towed away and later was totaled.when the mechanic tried to start the car, itimmediately went upto 2500 rpmsmr
My 1998 toyota corolla will not always shut down the throttle on cruise control byhitting the brake or the cruise control off button.it will push you straight through a stop sign. I ended up taking the fuse out of the cruise control . Fixed the problem but i no longer have cruise. I tried to tell toyota this but they make it next to impossible to email them to report this symptom. I think they do not want to know.
Onaugust 26, 1999 outer tie rod needed replacement,and left cam bolt alsoneeded replacment.dealer notified.
Just minutes after driving in heavy dallas traffic, stopped at a grocery store and was pulling into an angled parking space with my foot on the brake and almost stopped, when car surged forward (repeat-with my foot on brake).the brake pedal went completely to the floor and would not stop vehicle.i hit the vehicle parked in front of me; very little damage as my car was almost stopped when it surged forward and brake failed.this was the second time this had happened.the first time was only a couple of months after i bought the car new.the same thing happened as i was pulling into my car port.the brake went to the floor and car surged forward.that time i couldn't believe what had happened and just thought my foot must have slipped.this time, i had two other people in the car and we all witnessed the surge and the brake pedal on the floor of the car (useless).as soon as the vehicle has stopped (by hitting something each time), the brake goes back to its usual position.i took the car to classic toyota here in tyler the next day when i drove back here.they said they inspected it and could find nothing wrong.i was very upset and it was annotated on the job ticket.i contacted my insurance company and told them what had happened and left my name and phone number with the driver of the car i hit in the grocery store lot.if this had happened just minutes before as i stopped for the numerous red lights in dallas, my car would have been propelled out into the intersection and would have been hit.as far as i am concerned, this is a very dangerous problem, and the car is a potential death trap for me and my passengers or the vehicle i might hit because of the brake failure and surge problem.there was a two-year lapse between the two incidents, which is why the dealer couldn't test drive the vehicle and find the problem.they suggested my foot had slipped off the brake and hit the accelerator.this absolutely was not what happened.
While inclining at 40-50 mph and applyingaccelerator pedal to change lanes, suddenlyvehicle commence to accelerate and run away. Was able to shift gear in netural, and pull off to the side ofroad, dealer/ manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
When the vehicle goes 45mph it accelerates and decelerates on its own.the dealer has been notified.
When ever i put my cruise control on, the car will stay at the speed that i set it at for just a short while.it then starts to speed up by 2 mph and now im cruising at what i set it at +2, then it will speed up again by 2 mph, and then im cruising at what i set it at + 4 mph.i had this happen to me once where the cruise control raised my speed by 8 mph once with out me trying to raise my own speed.i believe this could be a safety issue in the winter time snow and ice, also if i didn't pay attention to the speed in which i was traveling i could of gotten a spending ticket - (blame it on the cruise control) yeah right.
I bought a 1998 toyota corolla le in july.i found that the cruise control would downshift the automatic transmission nicely when climbing slight hills at highway speed.unfortunately, it will not shift back up to fourth gear for a long period of time even going downhill.i checked out the nhtsa site and founda tsb for the problem.i contacted toyota thinking they would repair this admitted defectbut they repeatedly refused.this is a safety issue as it is very distracting to have to disengage the cruise control, and then re-engage it every time this happens.there are a number of hills in my daily commute.this should be a recall not a tsb.*la
While pulling into a parking spot put car in park and vehicle jumpedcurve.second time while in a parking lot put vehicle in park and it jumpedcurve,and consumerlanded in a ditch. Took vehicle to dealer, and they duplicated problem. Consumer was afraid to drive because of the jumping forward.
Rear window defroster inoperative.nlm
I noticed smoke coming from my drivers side window switches.
Soon after purchasing my used 1998 toyota corolla in 2001 i had to replace the driver's side mirror...the mirror would not stay in position inside the "mirror-holder".i would position it, and a week later it would be at the wrong angle. This happened again and again.now, three years later, the same thing is happening to the passenger's side mirror.i position it and a week later it is starting to tilt down.unfortunately this time the mirror isn't covered under a warranty so i just keep adjusting it.
Windshield broke.nlm
Windshield wipers failed.
1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own.on august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong.the door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric.the dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem.the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed.the consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on.updated 05/26/10.
Rear right wheel broke off at the axle while driving at 25 mph. Toyota has not beem contacted as of yet.
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