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CarComplaints.com Notes: There must have been something in the water at the plant where they built the eighth generation Corollas, especially the 1998 and 1999 model years.

Outside of airbag problems being reported to NHTSA, this is about as dependable a car as you’ll find. But good luck finding one; owners say they want a new car, but can’t justify trading in their Corolla because the darn thing just keeps rolling.

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Driver FrontPassenger FrontDriver SidePassenger SideRollover
1998 Corolla 4-DR.**************not tested
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSideRearRollover
A Overall
A Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
M Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
M Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Not tested. Not tested. Not tested. Not tested. Not tested.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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