1992 Toyota Corolla
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Toyota Corolla. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Due to a computer program error, certain digits of the gvwr and the gawr appeared in incorrect locations on the certification label located on the left front door of the subject vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The certification label would not comply with thestandards of 49 cfr part 576.
Remedy
Return the vehicle to the toyota dealer for exchange of the certification label.
Owner complaints
63 complaints8 involved a crash3 involved a fire20 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
I want to let someone know about what happened in 2005 to my 1992 corolla. I was waiting behind another car to pull out into traffic. My foot was on the brake. All of a sudden my car began to accelerate forward/ I immediately put my other foot on the brake and pushed as hard as I could. Luckily I…
I want to let someone know about what happened in 2005 to my 1992 corolla. I was waiting behind another car to pull out into traffic. My foot was on the brake. All of a sudden my car began to accelerate forward/ I immediately put my other foot on the brake and pushed as hard as I could. Luckily I was able to stop it before I hit the car in front of me. But it took every bit of strength I had to do it. I never reported it because I was in the process of getting a new car which I have now. A 2005 corolla. I reported it to toyota when I heard about all the other problems because I thought they should know. This was a 1992 car. My foot was not even on the gas pedal when it happened. I never heard a response from toyota. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
I own a 92 toyota corolla. on thursday 31 december 2009 my engine caught fire. there was a defect in the starter on my car and when I went to turn the ignition to turn on my car I immediately smelled the heat and saw smoke under the hood. I got out of the car and opened the hood and witnessed…
I own a 92 toyota corolla. on thursday 31 december 2009 my engine caught fire. there was a defect in the starter on my car and when I went to turn the ignition to turn on my car I immediately smelled the heat and saw smoke under the hood. I got out of the car and opened the hood and witnessed that the engine was on fire. I put out the fire. it was later determined that the starter overheated and that's what caused fire. *Tr
- Unknown or other
Paint IS peeling. Also has headliner falling down
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver's side shouler belt becomes fraid and starts to unravel. This seems to be occurring on other corrollas with this restraint system. (92'S have two belts; a lap belt and a shoulder belt) IS there a retro- fit available? This problem seems very dangerous. Please advise. Thank you.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Retractor on driver side seat belt IS not working properly. consumer cannot pull out the belt and lock it into place. Contacted dealer, and dealer IS not willing to do anything. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Consumer had to replace intake manifold twice. *ak the consumer believes the intake manifold failures were due to a design flaw. *Yh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
While going at 20-25 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle and seat belt did not lock up when vehicle was hit. consumer ran into steering wheel. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle has had problems with the transmission, transmission will stick in first gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find problem with vehicle.*ak
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel gauge with low fuel light, and temperature gauge malfunctioned, not registering properly. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. *ak the head lights, the interior lights and the dash board lights were flicking. *yh
- Tires
Tire failed while driving (firestone 175/70/13). nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
Inside door handles that open the doors, the plastic handles have broken & unable to open the door from the insides now.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door
Door handle assembly on the inside of the vehicle malfunctioned. Passengers were unable to exit vehicle. also, vehicle overheated and a undetermined problem occurred within transmission. please give any further details.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer's daughter stepped on brakes to slowdown because there was an accident in front of her, and brakes locked up. Vehicle hit vehicle in front of her at speed of 35 mph, and the air bags did not deploy. driver hurt her neck and back. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Tranaxle gasket failed. Yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Car started making noises, was not shifting properly and was not picking up like it should. Took to dealer they said it was metal fragments in the transmission screen. As weeks went by car started to get worse, and finally it sounded the vendors were grinding into the tires. *a private mechanic…
Car started making noises, was not shifting properly and was not picking up like it should. Took to dealer they said it was metal fragments in the transmission screen. As weeks went by car started to get worse, and finally it sounded the vendors were grinding into the tires. *a private mechanic, due to having prior problems with liberty toyota, calle dhartford in delran, nj, and insisted that transmission should not have gone this soon. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
A fire appeared to have started in the engine by the battery and power steering. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine oil pan leaks due to corrosion. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Rack and pinion · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Wiper arms replaced. mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Exhaust manifold cracked in center. Replacement required. Seems to be common problem with corolla's and prism's. No recall notices found in database.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Battery/brake lights would flicker off/on intermittently. Had vehicle checked & alternator was found to be defective, causing all electrical systems to fail. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn
The location of the horn buttons makes it difficult to depress when the steering wheel IS being turned. The position of the horn moves when the steering wheel IS turned. driver must look for the position of the horn each time. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
11 yr old girl cut her head on the head rest of the drivers seat because her shoulder harness did not restrain her when the vehicle was struck by another car in the front drivers side at about 35 mph. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Crack in center of exhaust manifold. black deposit around crack indicates exhaust leakage through crack. *Ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Tires
I have a complain about dealer.when I got the car it was 64000 miles on the car.during 6 months of my use car's transmission ,brakes tires,exahust system .alternator are completly gone.i saw the car to experienced mechanic.all the mechanics told me that this car have wrong mileage on it.it must be…
I have a complain about dealer.when I got the car it was 64000 miles on the car.during 6 months of my use car's transmission ,brakes tires,exahust system .alternator are completly gone.i saw the car to experienced mechanic.all the mechanics told me that this car have wrong mileage on it.it must be used more than what it was showing me on meter.and even this model IS not '92 ,which I was told by dealer.this was older than this.my dealer gave me guarantee for transmission and engine for 10000 miles after purchase.when I had failure of transmission within this mileage limit .i called my dealer to get it fixed,and he refused it.so my dealer has chested me by saying that it IS 92'car and showing wrong mileage on it.i need some help on this matter.thank you.
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.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. 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.
- 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.
- 10133915Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132084The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 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.
- 10131984A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 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.
- 10109492TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 10061620Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061578Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 600684Replacement of the front axle hub nut.
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