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.
5.3
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles
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: the contact stated while making a U-turn at 5 mph or less there is a clicking noise in the steering and while going over speed bumps there is a squeaking noise noticed coming from under the vehicle. Additionally, all the door trim has detached and the interior door handles are cracking and breaking. The dealer was alerted.
Consumer states that the automatic ignition controlled door locks have been unlocking when they are not supposed to, this occurs while driving or when the security system has been activated, the power lock button on the drivers door will occasionally fail, the dealer has replaced the actuator.
I have been having constant problems with the automatic ignition controlled door locks unlocking when they're not supposed to, starting at about 38000 miles. Either when I'm driving, or after the security system (securikey+, dealer installed) has been activated. Also power lock button on driver's door will occasionally fail to operate properly (it'll lock the doors but will not unlock them). Car has been taken to two Toyota service departments seven times over the past seven months. All "repairs" have been temporary, lasting from two months to two weeks. I get a different diagnosis each time. The actuator is the only part that has been replaced.
My car is automatic. Sometimes when I am driving it "revs" really high like over 4. and thats only when I am going 30mph. Even if I put overdrive on it still doesnt work. Also my low gas light indicator fades in and out. Its doesnt come on until the car is past the "E". and the last problem is my locks. When I am driving I lock my doors. And then when I turn off my car, take my keys out, it wont let my unlock my door. I have automatic doors and it shouldnt be doing this. One last comment is that these problems do not happen on all the time. But at least once a week. I have brought it in to the Toyota dealer many times and they say there is nothing wrong. I know there is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- South Burlington, VT, USA
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