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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 a few engine related issues for the 1999, these are about as dependable a car as you’ll find. And remember most of these cars have 200k miles on them by now. 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.

4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles

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1999 Toyota Corolla electrical problems

electrical problem

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1999 Toyota Corolla Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 222000

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

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

1) key would sometimes not turn in ignition. This became more and more frequent. ) eventually the key would not turn to start the car and I could not remove it and had to call a tow truck. 3) the first time the ignition was under warranty and replaced free of charge. The 2nd time they gave me more trouble about it but fixed it free of charge. The third time they suggested that I change the key which I allowed them to do and I haven't had a problem since but they did charge me part of the cost. I belive the "key" and ignition system obviously had a design flaw. I don not have the old parts but I do have records of the repairs.

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

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