1991 Toyota Corolla
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 1991
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 73 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
21% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing door and hood.
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.
Seat belts
19% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.
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Shoulder belt w/separate lap belt failed to restrain driver after left side impact which vehicle did hit curb bending rim and bursting tire. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-25
Power train
12% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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My car accelerated on reverse wherein instead of making a 90 degrees angle the car went swiping in 180 degrees. Both times was rainy. Both times the headlights & the windshield wiper & the back window defogger is on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-24
Also filed under Electrical system and suspension
Electrical system
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
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Starter failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1991 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Corolla?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Corolla have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.