1998 Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Toyota Corolla — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Check engine light illuminated prompting me to have the problem checked. The indication was an error message po441: purge flow fault. The local toyota dealer diagnosed a charcoal canister failure which needs to be replaced. There are significant and consistent complaints by toyota owners regarding…”
filed Mar 15, 2005
“Consumer was driving at 55 mph and suddenly the engine made a noise. Then, vehicle slowed, and the serpentine belt came off. Consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle, and it was discovered the bolt connecting the serpentine belt to the engine broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the…”
filed Dec 27, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Corolla | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Corolla | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 Corolla | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 Corolla | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 Corolla | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 Corolla | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 Corolla | 46 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.