1998 Toyota Corolla VE review from North America
"Fairly reliable vehicle and very poor dealer support even during warranty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since day one it has been pulling to the left.
There is a vibration, felt on the floor and on the steering wheel, at driving speeds over 129 kph.
The driver seat always squeaks.
The dash rattles. It gets worse in winter.
The clutch is squeaky when depressed and released. The noise comes from the clutch assembly.
The air conditioning never performed well and until a year ago I had the condenser replaced. The dealer could not find the fault when it was still under warranty.
For a long time now, there is a whining noise that disappears when I slightly touch the clutch pedal. The noise would go away on a humid day somehow. Again, the dealer does not seem to hear it. It is coming from the clutch assembly.
General comments?
I would be grateful to hear from owners of 98 Toyota Corolla. How, if they have experienced any problems especially the last one I mentioned, have they come around it? Thanks.
poinoosammy@aol.com
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 73500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2003 |