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TiresPart report

1989 Toyota Corolla Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Toyota Corolla, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 7-9-02, 65 MPH, the tire tread separated from tire (I have the original tire and seperated tread) tire maintained pressure without the tread. The separating tread dented the drivers fender, door, and broke off a plastic support to the front bumper. The care had been inspected 4 days prior and the tires passed. (16 y/o son was driving at the time) 3 other witness were in vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #764165, filed 2002-07

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
2025516%
202412%
202244%
202153%
202031%
201931%
201811%
201711%
201684%
201563%
201452%
201352%
201131%
2010141%
2009141%
200821%
2007111%
2006101%
2005101%
200461%
2003132%
200276%
200197%
2000107%
19992214%
1998115%
199775%
199665%
199585%
199442%
199343%
199223%
199168%
1990622%
198929%
198717%

Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Corolla

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Toyota Corolla

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology