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 a few engine related issues for the 1999, these are about as dependable a car as you’ll find. And remember most of these cars have 200k miles on them by now. 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.
2.4
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,259 miles
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1999 Toyota Corolla purchased in Vermont Jan. 1999, moved to nc in July, 2008, with about 101,000 miles. Driver was at doctor's office parking lot Aug '08-started the vehicle, and the brake pedal went down to the floorboards, pool of brake fluid on ground. Refilled reservoir, and as soon as pedal was pressed, brake fluid sprayed out. Towed to local garage, where mechanic showed that the rear brake line to rear brakes was severely rusted and just ruptured under pedal pressure. He spliced on a 1-2 foot section where the rust was worst. On 6/03/2010, the same happened on the opposite rear brake line in our driveway. Car was towed to Toyota of new bern, nc. By aaa, with a detailed note to replace that ruptured line. After a $207 inflated bill, that line was also spliced, and the repair invoice noted that all the brake lines needed replacement from severe rust. Asked the dealership owner to reconsider the 2 hour charge of $90 per hour, but he was obstinate stating he had a multi-million dollar new state-of-the-art facility he had to pay for, and would not compromise with the initial $90. Estimate given the previous day. This undercarriage rust runs throughout the vehicle. No garage will align the 4 wheels for fear of snapping something. I've replaced the leaking gas tank and filler neck two years ago for the same massive corrosion. These corrosion issues pose a very real threat to life should the brakes fail on these northern vehicles driven on salted winter roads. Toyota of new bern, nc owner apparently is trying to make up for his drop in sales due to recall issues by overcharging his repair customers. When the service dept. Rep phoned to confirm receipt of the vehicle towed, he informed me there was an initial $90. Diagnostic charge before beginning the work. I objected, as I had told him to repair that specific brake line, and he countered with, "but that includes a free 23 point check." I said no way, & his mgr. Agreed with me. Yeah, right.
Sudden loss of power steering assist due to defective power steering pump pulley. Inner spline on power steering pump pulley stripped out after 49,000 miles, allowing relative motion between the pulley and pump shaft. Resultant pulley wobble allows the serpentine belt to walk off the power steering pump pulley.
My car is a 1999 Toyota, Corolla and I have had so many things go wrong with this car. First of all I also had a nova 1989 that had the same problem. The cv joint went twice(@)30 to 40 K miles. I can not believe after 10 years they still did not fix this problem. It is truly a manufactures problem. Also I had to have my steering column replaced in this 1999 and I never heard of the steering column needing to be replaced. And here I am again at 135,282 miles and I need another cv joint this sure seems like a true lemon car. I looked up on ODI and am astound at all the cars and the problems they have. I was planning on buying a new car but I have no idea what manufacture to trust. None of them want to fix what the manufactures screws up or owes up to it. What is a consumer to do?
: the contact stated while making a U-turn at 5 mph or less there is a clicking noise in the steering and while going over speed bumps there is a squeaking noise noticed coming from under the vehicle. Additionally, all the door trim has detached and the interior door handles are cracking and breaking. The dealer was alerted.
The department of transportation website has no recall information about the Toyota Corolla. The Corolla is not listed among the choices for a Toyota vehicle. I have a 1999 Corolla le.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- New Bern, NC, USA