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.
9.3
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,429 miles
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While traveling on highway felt vibration in steering wheel. She was able to pull over to the shoulder, and saw that front Goodyear tire tread separated from wheel.
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway, and heard a bumping noise. She was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that driver's side back tire tread had separated. Also, there were wires sticking out. Tire was a Firestone, P27636exbm1261-1 sh.
Tire de-treaded at 75 mph. I was traveling from home when the de-tread occurred. The dealer whom I purchased a new replacement tire from (fulton, mo) forgot to place the damaged tire in my car. When I returned home I went to a Firestone facility expecting the tire to be in my trunk and for Firestone to replace under their warranty agreement. However, they informed me they could do nothing for me unless I had the actual tire. I asked if they would call the dealer who replaced the damaged tire and I was told they could not. Never received reimbursement - however, of more critical importance to me right now is the need to find a forum to report that de-treading is occurring on tires other than those being recalled and at times of the year that are not excessively hot. I had had the tires inflated and checked immediately prior to my trip, so I'm confident it wasn't due to underinflation. I have since had the other three tires replaced and are not using Firestone.( dot number: Tire size: 185/65R14 )
I was very frustrated with all 6 new Firestone tires. Two of tires already blow out. Its look alike cheaper balloons. Its not high performance and quality. I tried to ask Firestone dealers that two tires should change as warranty. Dealers said that no more warranty and just buy 6 dollars per tire as warranty per year. I can seem that Firestone company ripped off and made bad quality. Thats why each Firestone sell for over $60 dollars. I want to change two new Firestone or other brand name as "goodrich" yes my wife and daughter rode the Toyota on four lanes. She got accident that tire blow out and turn off on shoulder. Tire already crushed as paper... hope to hear from you asap have good night thank you monroe wynn.( dot number: Dot tire size: P175/65R14 )
- Clinton, TN, USA
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Tire de-treaded at 75 mph. I was traveling from home when the de-tread occurred. The dealer whom I purchased a new replacement tire from (fulton, mo) forgot to place the damaged tire in my car. When I returned home I went to a Firestone facility expecting the tire to be in my trunk and for Firestone to replace under their warranty agreement. However, they informed me they could do nothing for me unless I had the actual tire. I asked if they would call the dealer who replaced the damaged tire and I was told they could not. Never received reimbursement - however, of more critical importance to me right now is the need to find a forum to report that de-treading is occurring on tires other than those being recalled and at times of the year that are not excessively hot. I had had the tires inflated and checked immediately prior to my trip, so I'm confident it wasn't due to underinflation. I have since had the other three tires replaced and are not using Firestone.( dot number: Tire size: 185/65R14 )
Right rear Firestone FR680 tire P175/65R15 experienced tread separation, another tire dot W18jf6L0394 also experienced tread separation, causing vehicle to swerve back and forth and shake.
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- Perryville, AR, USA