1990 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Reliability
31 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1990 Toyota Corolla, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1990 Toyota Corolla has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1990 sits among all Corolla years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD…
Fix: 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.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1990 Toyota Corolla reliable?
The 1990 Toyota Corolla drew 31 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 1990 Toyota Corolla problems?
The top reported problems for the 1990 Toyota Corolla are engine (8 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (6), and wheels & tires (6).
Does the 1990 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 1990 Toyota Corolla. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.