MYRModel Year Report

1989 Toyota Corolla

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1989 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:07.757Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 23 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 23 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1995 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2013 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2019 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 23 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2006 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2012 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2014 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2020 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026

1989: 23 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003721
2004477
2005854
2006840
2007836
2008314
20091,459
20101,244
2011584
2012446
2013201
2014270
2015220
2016215
2017178
2018136
2019204
2020310
2021188
2022100
202373
202465
202531
202618

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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Car was parked and started it off car caught on fire .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-23

Power train

4 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and differential unit.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer wants NHTSA to investigate problem with the adjustable foot pedal. The consumer was involved in a vehicle accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

3 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed…

    Remedy: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

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  2. R
    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Toyota Corolla have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.