1986 Toyota Corolla
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 721 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 854 |
| 2006 | 840 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 1,459 |
| 2010 | 1,244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 446 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 270 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 215 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 136 |
| 2019 | 204 |
| 2020 | 310 |
| 2021 | 188 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 3 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.
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Shoulder belt when applied locks okay, but does not release when consumer wants to get out. Mechanic needs to replace a portion of the component. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Seat belt does not retract properly when taken off.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-01
Visibility
1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
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All windows including windshield have developed white lines inside the glass. Tt lines inside the glass are vertical and clear.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-06
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1987-09-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-30 Igniter assembly failure
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1986 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1986 Toyota Corolla?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Toyota Corolla have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.