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.
3.3
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,000 miles
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As driver window raises it increasing moves out of track; does not stop until out of the upper track and glass is touching the metal door frame. It has gotten progressively worse over the months. Makes noises. 1999 Toyota Corolla uses same power window system as the recalled 2003-2004 Corollas, which were recalled for same problem. Safety issues. Toyota said if the window bolts become loose, motorists may hear an abnormal noise from the driver or front passenger door while operating the power windows and window become stuck. Toyota said that my 1999, even though exhibiting the exact same symptoms, is not covered under warranty/recall and refused to consider the issue. Toyota case # [xxx]. NHTSA needs to investigate power window issues for all Corolla years. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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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