Print this page

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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1998 Toyota Corolla steering problems

steering problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Toyota Corolla:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1998 Toyota Corolla Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 101998

Corolla

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission and door problem fixed, steering wheel still noisy (I give up).

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #2

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Corolla

  • miles
High speeds car hard to control, corners horribly, pitching motion over bumps, crunching noise on uneven pavement

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #1

Oct 291998

Corolla

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing problems with steering wheel column. Whenever consumer maneuvers the steering wheel, it makes a very loud noise. The vehicle has been in the shop several times, and the dealer couldn't find a solution to the problem. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Santa Anna, CA, USA

Not what you are looking for?