1988 TOYOTA COROLLA

1 recalls — 33 complaints

10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
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.
Remedy: 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.
12,657 vehicles affected
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 23, 2015
VEHICLE DOES NOT PASS COLORADO EMISSIONS DUE TO HIGH CO (CARBON MONOXIDE). VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS N03 & NA3 WHICH DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF VEHICLE FAILING EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO HIGH CO. NO EXPIRATION DATE/MILEAGE/AGE GIVEN FOR THESE TWO SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. PARTS FOR REPAIRS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. CONTACTED TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ABOUT ISSUE. WAS ADVISE TOYOTA WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH SERVICE CAMPAIGN IS STILL ACTIVE. *TR
ENGINE Mar 23, 2015
VEHICLE DOES NOT PASS COLORADO EMISSIONS DUE TO HIGH CO (CARBON MONOXIDE). VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS N03 & NA3 WHICH DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF VEHICLE FAILING EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO HIGH CO. NO EXPIRATION DATE/MILEAGE/AGE GIVEN FOR THESE TWO SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. PARTS FOR REPAIRS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. CONTACTED TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ABOUT ISSUE. WAS ADVISE TOYOTA WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH SERVICE CAMPAIGN IS STILL ACTIVE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 18, 2010
1988 TOYOTA COROLLA ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0051-91 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT May 9, 2005
DT: 88 TOYOTA, SAFETY BELT PLASTIC COVER CAME OFF ON DRIVERS' SIDE ,AND WHEN CLIPPED IT WON'T COME OFF UNLESS CONSUMER JABBED A SHARP OBJECT INTO IT TO GET IT TO OPEN. ( IT TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES). *AK *SB *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 31, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 10, 2000
MUFFLER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALSO, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Mar 10, 2000
MUFFLER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALSO, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 20, 2000
DRIVING ON TURNPIKE 60MPH HEARD A NOISE LIKE AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE SKIDDED, FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACT DEALER THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jan 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE 60MPH HEARD A NOISE LIKE AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE SKIDDED THEN CAME TO A STOP. CONTACT DEALER, FOUND THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD EXPLODED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE 60MPH HEARD A NOISE LIKE AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE SKIDDED THEN CAME TO A STOP. CONTACT DEALER, FOUND THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD EXPLODED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML
SEAT BELTS Sep 27, 1999
THE RELEASE BUTTON HAD GOTTEN JAMMED,NOT ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO GET FREE OF SEATBELT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID SEAT BELT NEEDS REPLACING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Aug 30, 1999
SITTING AT STOP LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, SEAT BROKE AND NECK REST BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, AND FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO AN INTERSECTION. *AK
Crash 2 injured
SEATS Aug 30, 1999
SITTING AT STOP LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, SEAT BROKE AND NECK REST BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, AND FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO AN INTERSECTION. *AK
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Apr 7, 1999
MUFFLER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 85,000 MILES. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Oct 5, 1998
BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT DURING A LOW SPEED (25MPH) CRASH CAUSING REAR END DAMAGE.
3 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Oct 5, 1998
BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT VEHICLE AND CONSUMER'S DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES DUE TO DESIGN.
3 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 24, 1998
WHEN ACCELERATING AROUND A BANKING TURN THE FORCE OF THE TURN LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT FUEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Sep 3, 1998
REAR BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT VEHICLE IN 25 MPH REAR END COLLISION.
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 13, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED TWICE RESULTING IN TWO COLLISIONS.
SEATS Apr 8, 1997
VEHICLE HAD COME TO A STOP AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER FROM THE REAR. ONCE THAT HAPPENED THE SEAT BROKE. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE. THE DRIVER SEAT AND SEAT BELT BROKE WHICH ALLOWED DRIVER TO GO INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Apr 8, 1997
VEHICLE HAD COME TO A STOP AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER FROM THE REAR. ONCE THAT HAPPENED THE SEAT BROKE. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER IN PLACE. THE DRIVER SEAT AND SEAT BELT BROKE WHICH ALLOWED DRIVER TO GO INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Feb 4, 1997
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH, REAR ENDED A VEHICLE AND BOTH SEAT BELTS BROKE. THE BUCKLE STAYED LOCKED BUT THE MALE PART BROKE. FEELS THAT DEALER SHOULD REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY FEATURE. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 22, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SKIP ACROSS WINDSHIELD.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 22, 1997
UPPER PART OF SHOULDER RESTRAINT NOT ADJUSTABLE, SLIDES ACROSS THE NECK.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Nov 14, 1996
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 30, 1996
RUBBER FUEL HOSE LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jul 24, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH HAS NO LOCKING FEATURES TO AVOID PULLING OUT KEY IN ANY GEAR, TURNED OFF IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE ROLLED, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jul 24, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH HAS NO LOCKING FEATURES TO AVOID PULLING OUT KEY IN ANY GEAR, TURNED OFF IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE ROLLED, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 22, 1996
FUEL HOSE LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *DH
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Sep 19, 1995
REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST UPON FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Sep 7, 1995
DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT INTO HOUSING. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jun 7, 1995
THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER PLASTIC COVER OF THE SEAT BELT BELOW THE BUCKLE IS CRACKNG. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING May 3, 1995
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN ORIGIN. TT
Fire