1987 Toyota Corolla
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
14 complaints
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- Vehicle speed control
I am not looking for damages and had never officially reported this, but about 23 years ago I bought a new toyota corolla that suddenly accelerated up to 90-100 mph like resent complaints about toyota vehicles are doing. In spite of standing on the brake, trying to get the car into neutral and…
I am not looking for damages and had never officially reported this, but about 23 years ago I bought a new toyota corolla that suddenly accelerated up to 90-100 mph like resent complaints about toyota vehicles are doing. In spite of standing on the brake, trying to get the car into neutral and putting my toe underneath the gas pedal to see if it was stuck I was in danger of running under the rear of a semi. my 15 year old son reached over and turned off the engine. I had enough momentum going to get off the road. Recently divorced, I was scared to drive the car again and returned it to the dealer who insisted nothing was wrong with the car! I traded it in and took a big monetary loss because the car was new. I was absolutely terrified at the time. now I am wondering if toyota has been covering up these incidents a very long time and if anyone else experienced this problem as long ago as I did and whether or not the incidents were reported. I do not believe toyota incidents are new, nor do I believe it IS a gas pedal problem. it has to be a computer electrical thing. After over 20 years of not buying toyota, just this thanksgiving bought a new toyota highlander and now all this!!!! got that one fixed yesterday, hopefully, but I still fear an electrical/computer problem. *Tr
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
This IS a complaint about the oncoming, bright headlights of other parties' auto. I've been distracted by oncoming bright headlights and from my rearview mirror in the evening.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Upper portion of the female connector of the driver's side seat belt IS broken. *cj
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 70 mph vehicle will vibrate. Then, after passing that speed vibration will stop. Found out that front tires had a tread separation. good year wheather handler 7JJ. *ak
- Exterior lighting · Visibility › Windshield
When putting the heat on, windshield cracks, and the front passenger's seat park light has a little opening in the lens. *ak
- Seats
Driver's seat bolts to the floor pan broke, causing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly. Could cause loss of vehicle control. please provide further information. *Ak
- Parking brake
Emergency brake assembly (disk brakes) refused to release and seized causing extreme heat at right rear wheel nearly causing a fire.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle jumps out of 5TH gear while moving, can cause accident.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
All the seat belt buckles in the rear are stuck in the locked position. Problem not reported to dealership. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers seat belt buckle failed to disengage, trapping owner inside. Please describe details. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Rear struts weld failed, causing metallic brake line to break, resulting in loss of brakes/control. *Dsh
- Vehicle speed control
When starting vehicle, it was at high idle, sudden acceleration of the vehicle. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine intermittently stalls generally in damp weather/cold engine; usually when making turns, 20 mph or less; no prior warning. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control malfunctioned and caused vehicle to accelerate out of control. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Defogger fires
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
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