1998 Toyota Corolla tires problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Toyota Corolla — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota corolla equipped with michelin radial xdt tires, size p185/65/r14. The contact stated that all of the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that all four tires needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Feb 28, 2014
“Two years ago I replaced all the tires on my 1998 toyota corolla with a set of new kumho touring a/s 795 (175/65sr14). The tires are now about 15,000 miles old. The warranty states they should last 70,000. On 01/05/2009 I got the first flat tire. It has been diagnosed by auto service as caused by a…”
filed Aug 8, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Corolla | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Corolla | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Corolla | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Corolla | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Corolla | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 Corolla | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 Corolla | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Corolla | 5 | 2% |
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.