1991 TOYOTA COROLLA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Engine problems:

  • Crack in the manifold causing loud engine noise
    
  • Alternator failure causing vehicle to stall
    
  • Exhaust manifold cracked
    
  • Electrical short in wiring causing fire in the radio
    
  • Accelerator controls issue
    
  • Exhaust pipe failure causing muffler to fail
    

• 2. Safety belt problems:

  • Defective seat belts
    
  • Seat belt buckle failing to latch
    
  • Lap belt failure causing injuries
    
  • Defective shoulder belt
    
  • Seat belt restraint failure in an accident
    
  • Seat belt design flaw
    

• 3. Door handle/mechanism problems:

  • Exterior door handles breaking off
    
  • Interior door handles failing
    
  • Door handle mechanism failing, door popping open
    
  • Inside door handles snapping off
    
  • Two door handle failures in the rear
    

• 4. Tire problems:

  • Separated tire treads
    
  • Two tire blowouts
    
  • Rear tire blowout causing vehicle to be undriveable
    

• 5. Fuel tank problems:

  • Fuel leaks from the gas tank
    
  • Fuel tank replacement needed
    

• 6. Transmission problems:

  • Grinding when shifting into second gear
    
  • Transmission failure causing vehicle to lock up
    
  • Transmission failure causing vehicle not to move
    

• 7. Other electrical problems:

  • Radio catching fire
    
  • Intermittent electrical arcing condition affecting radio/stereo system
    

• 8. Miscellaneous problems:

  • Acceleration issues during reverse motion
    
  • Hood latch failure causing hood to fly up
    
  • Power problems when traveling uphill
    
  • Oil pan rusting through
    
  • Front end misaligned
    
  • Front right and left door handle failures
    
  • Rust inside trunk
    
  • Speedometer cable failure
    
  • Engine stalling out intermittently
    
  • Steering mechanism issue causing swerving
    
  • Incorrect materials used for exhaust manifold gasket/shield, causing failure.