1991 Toyota Corolla structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1991 Toyota Corolla — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a toyota corolla. I was pulled over one time by the nashua police in 2007 alleging that my vehicle was swerving. I couldn't feel if it does..but couple weeks ago I observed it very closely.and yes it does swerved. I would like to add to the list of my previous complaint that the second time…”
filed Feb 27, 2010
“The door structure mechanisms have persistently failed on this car. I have had to replace five exterior door handles. I also have had the door mechanism fail twice in such as way that the door cannot be opened from the outside and when the window is put down, the door automatically opens. This…”
filed Jul 9, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Corolla | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 Corolla | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Corolla | 11 | 4% |
| 2019 Corolla | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Corolla | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Corolla | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 Corolla | 15 | 7% |
| 2015 Corolla | 32 | 15% |
| 2014 Corolla | 31 | 12% |
| 2013 Corolla | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.