1998 Toyota Corolla suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Toyota Corolla — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have recently bought a toyota corolla 1998 and every time I turn to the right I can hear a grinding noise on the front passenger side of the car and I fear it will come off and cause a accident. I spoke to a mechanic and he said toyota had problems with a bearing on that side, would you help me…”
filed Jul 22, 2008
“Safety non complaint service to toyota corolla.*mr the passenger side front wheel bearing replaced on sept 23, 2003, as part of the repair work, the consumer was told the p arts and labor would be covered for 12 months and was good at any toyota dealership nation wide. When the consumer went to…”
filed Sep 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Corolla | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Corolla | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Corolla | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Corolla | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 Corolla | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Corolla | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 Corolla | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Corolla | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Corolla | 8 | 1% |
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.