1998 Toyota Corolla vs 2000 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Toyota Corolla | 2000 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 225 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 83 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 26–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 69,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 61 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 47 |
| Structure | 24 | 7 |
| Steering | 17 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 7 |
| Suspension | 16 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 10 |
1998 Toyota Corolla
2000 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.