1992 Toyota Corolla engine problems

22 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 35%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
10
Engine
5
Exhaust system
3
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Engine: gasoline
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Toyota Corolla engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Toyota Corolla owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Engine · OR · fire

I own a 92 toyota corolla. On thursday 31 december 2009 my engine caught fire. There was a defect in the starter on my car and when I went to turn the ignition to turn on my car I immediately smelled the heat and saw smoke under the hood. I got out of the car and opened the hood and witnessed that the engine was on fire. I put out the fire. It was later determined that the starter overheated and that's what caused fire.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Fuel gauge with low fuel light, and temperature gauge malfunctioned, not registering properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. *ak the head lights, the interior lights and the dash board lights were flicking.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Body, Engine · CA

Door handle assembly on the inside of the vehicle malfunctioned. Passengers were unable to exit vehicle. Also, vehicle overheated and a undetermined problem occurred within transmission. Please give any further details.

Filed Jan 13, 2000 · Engine · TX · fire

A fire appeared to have started in the engine by the battery and power steering. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 5, 2000 · Engine · PA

Engine oil pan leaks due to corrosion.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Transmission failed. Mjs

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Starter failed. Yh

Filed Oct 24, 1999 · Engine · VA

Exhaust manifold cracked in center. Replacement required. Seems to be common problem with corolla's and prism's. No recall notices found in database.

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Engine · TX

Crack in center of exhaust manifold. Black deposit around crack indicates exhaust leakage through crack.

Filed May 31, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

I have a complain about dealer.when I got the car it was 64000 miles on the car.during 6 months of my use car's transmission ,brakes tires,exahust system .alternator are completly gone.I saw the car to experienced mechanic.all the mechanics told me that this car have wrong mileage on it.it must be used more than what it was showing me on meter.and even this model is not '92 ,which I was told by dealer.this was older than this.my dealer gave me guarantee for transmission and engine for 10000 miles after purchase.when I had failure of transmission within this mileage limit .I called my dealer to get it fixed,and he refused it.so my dealer has chested me by saying that it is 92'car and showing wrong mileage on it.I need some help on this matter.thank you.

Questions about the 1992 Toyota Corolla engine

Does the 1992 Toyota Corolla have engine problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Toyota Corolla, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Toyota Corolla engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Toyota Corolla engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad engine?

The Toyota Corolla model years with the most engine complaints are 2009 (133 complaints), 2006 (128 complaints) and 2005 (120 complaints).