"How reliable is the 1992 Toyota Corolla?"

"Based on 115 NHTSA complaints, the 1992 Toyota Corolla has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe."

"What are common problems with the 1992 Toyota Corolla?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Toyota Corolla is Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe, accounting for a significant portion of the 115 total complaints filed."

1992 Toyota Corolla: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 115 complaints

115

Total Complaints

Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Engine

Door

Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Automatic Transmission

12V/24V/48V Battery

Retractor

Starter Assembly

Foundation Components

Exhaust System

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"CAR SURGES OR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO AIRDUCT ALLOWING SMALL RODENTS TO ENTER THROTTLE ASSEMBLY AREA. TT"

"VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. TT"

"PLASTIC WORKS ITS WAY INTO THE GEARS WHEN YOU SHIFT INTO DRIVE. TT"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 51 FL: 8 NJ: 7 NC: 7 MO: 5 NY: 4 VA: 4 TX: 3 OH: 3 IN: 3

Who Files Complaints?

10.4%

Original Owners

89.6%

Second+ Owners

Toyota Corolla — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	31	-	Automatic Transmission	3
1991	96	89,800	Door	22
1993	154	101,000	Frontal	46
1994	199	133,526	Frontal	78
1995	226	159,000	Frontal	63
1996	151	76,500	Frontal	34
1997	149	99,876	Retractor	22
1998	278	76,691	Air Bags	45
1999	188	70,000	Tires	30
2000	176	71,000	Engine	35
2001	163	67,500	Air Bags	39
2002	141	62,000	Air Bags	38
2003	857	85,000	Air Bags	142
2004	558	58,000	Air Bags	85
2005	969	69,424	Air Bags	144
2006	970	59,000	Air Bags	163
2007	983	44,530	Air Bags	165
2008	378	39,871	Air Bags	95
2009	1769	24,000	Air Bags	276
2010	1567	6,050	Air Bags	210
2011	689	30,000	Air Bags	71
2012	496	34,415	Air Bags	54
2013	269	25,000	Air Bags	62
2014	379	33,000	Air Bags	104
2015	303	26,500	Air Bags	104
2016	306	24,999	Air Bags	104
2017	271	13,192	Air Bags	67
2018	193	17,874	Air Bags	33
2019	281	10,000	Power Train	39
2020	380	7,000	Engine	35
2021	234	7,000	Air Bags	28
2022	111	12,500	Electrical System	17
2023	108	-	Steering	16
2024	89	15,311	Unknown Or Other	19
2025	28	-	Unknown Or Other	6

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Suspension

Campaign 10E002000 | 11/02/2010

THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Labels

Campaign 91V168000 | 01/10/1991

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH THESTANDARDS OF 49 CFR PART 576.

RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28