Complaints
96
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
#211 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
#35 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 147,161 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Structure:Body:Door
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,161
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Toyota Corolla has 96 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Toyota Corolla?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door (13 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (11 complaints); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Toyota Corolla?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 147,161 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Toyota Corolla include 22 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Toyota Corolla as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Toyota Corolla?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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