1998 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repair Histories
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1998 Toyota Corollas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Toyota Corolla problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1998 Toyota Corolla problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 Toyota Corolla problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Corolla Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Toyota Corolla | 16 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 178300 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 178300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Toyota Corolla
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| Toyota in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 148000 | 1100 | Four shocks, tie rod ends, replace torsion bar ends |
| Nov | 2012 | 154300 | 934 | Replaced the original clutch assembly; started to slip after 14 years. |
| Dec | 2012 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 113000 | 150 | brake pads had to be smoothed.. |
| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 105000 | 80 | Replaced O2 sensor |
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 116000 | 298 | Replaced struts. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 273000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 280000 | 32 | Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose. It has been leaking since I got the car. Had the extra time from getting laid off plus didn't want fluid all over Moms driveway. |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 324000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 325000 | 250 | brakes all four and alignment including 4 new tires |
| Dec | 2011 | 332000 | 155 | Serpentine belt replaced along with oil pan gasket which had a leak |
| Jan | 2012 | 333300 | 130 | water got into plugs and wires had to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 350000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Toyota in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 188000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 202000 | 500 | Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch and release bearing. The lining was shot ... after 200,000 miles. Exhaust leak at manifold. Replaced manifold. |
| Mar | 2013 | 203000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 156000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 158000 | 0 | Air conditioning not working. |
1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 187000 | 600 | power steering going out |
| Aug | 2011 | 190000 | 169 | Water pump went out, replaced it. |
| Oct | 2011 | 195000 | 500 | rear "tie rods" or stabilizers replaced |
| Toyota in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 87000 | 0 | Check engine light went on for vapor recovery system. Couldn't afford to repair, however, found out it was covered by recall. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 86180 | 170 | In for motor vehicle inspection of safety check, rear shoes had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 116000 | 230 | Developed a leaking power steering hose. Was replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 117000 | 59 | Canister that collects gasoline vapors from the fuel system is plugged. Causes check engine lite to come on. Throws off engine computer control emissions system. |
| Jul | 2011 | 124300 | 390 | Steering link came apart on right side. Repaired. Currently have check engine light on fuel tank emission control system. Analyzed at garage repairing the steering link. Have not repaired it yet. Cost over $500 for emission problem solution. |
| Oct | 2011 | 125300 | 264 | Replaced front pads and rotors, replaced serpentine belt on engine, cleaned battery cables, cleaned rear drums and shoes but did not require replacement |
| Apr | 2012 | 129000 | 43 | Replaced sway bar link Never fixed emission control system. |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 127000 | 80 | Front left brake locked onto rotor. Caliper replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 137700 | 200 | Starter replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 112000 | 175 | Damper in drivebelt tensioner was leaking. Replaced drivebelt tensioner. Also drive/accessories belt was replaced as scheduled maintenance. |
| Aug | 2009 | 117000 | 185 | Replaced stabilizer bar link. Was causing noise on bumps. Replaced front brake pads at the same time (wear items). |
| Nov | 2011 | 139000 | 200 | Timing chain tensioner o-ring replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 45880 | 550 | Replaced battery and exhaust pipe |
| Nov | 2012 | 66300 | 60 | Needs Rear Shoes |
| Mar | 2013 | 70680 | 420 | Had Shoes and Drums replaced |
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