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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 airbag problems being reported to NHTSA, this is about as dependable a car as you’ll find. 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.
7.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,510
- Average Mileage:
- 120,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (8 reports)
- 25 % marvel mystery oil with shell rotella t (1 reports)
- need new pistons and rings; wrong size from Toyota (1 reports)
- new engine (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought this 1998 Corolla brand new, has less than 55,000 miles and now suddenly has no oil reading on the dip stick. No signs of anything else wrong, doesn't leak any oil, no lights on dash board, runs fine even up steep hills. Maybe I shouldn't complain this car has never had repairs. Just change the oil every 3,000 mile and drive, also gets good mileage. I expected to drive this car forever, still looks new inside and out including the engine. I am very disappointed that it may be time to put her out to pasture or constantly check the oil. I couldn't believe the oil stick was completely dry until I read all the complaints. Just wanted to add my corolla to the list of mysterious oil eaters. Wish Toyota would do something about this problem, our large family all own toyota but will share this information and discourage buying anymore.
- Mary I., Bereea, KY, US