1992 Toyota Corolla Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 19%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Toyota Corolla, 19% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a complain about dealer.when I got the car it was 64000 miles on the car.during 6 months of my use car's transmission ,brakes tires,exahust system .alternator are completly gone.I saw the car to experienced mechanic.all the mechanics told me that this car have wrong mileage on it.it must be used more than what it was showing me on meter.and even this model is not '92 ,which I was told by dealer.this was older than this.my dealer gave me guarantee for transmission and engine for 10000 miles after purchase.when I had failure of transmission within this mileage limit .I called my dealer…”
NHTSA complaint #707025, filed 1999-05“Fuel gauge with low fuel light, and temperature gauge malfunctioned, not registering properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. The head lights, the interior lights and the dash board lights were flicking.”
NHTSA complaint #881964, filed 2001-03“The location of the horn buttons makes it difficult to depress when the steering wheel is being turned. The position of the horn moves when the steering wheel is turned. Driver must look for the position of the horn each time.”
NHTSA complaint #842495, filed 1999-07“The comsumer started vehicle and noticed the A/C & lights didn't work; when got home tried to start vehicle again, but the mechanic said it was some elec.\trical. Problem the battery was dead & altenator replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #813874, filed 1997-07Related service bulletins
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 14 | 19% |
| 2022 | 21 | 21% |
| 2021 | 23 | 12% |
| 2020 | 34 | 11% |
| 2019 | 15 | 7% |
| 2018 | 13 | 10% |
| 2017 | 21 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 7% |
| 2015 | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 | 52 | 19% |
| 2013 | 11 | 5% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 75 | 6% |
| 2009 | 89 | 6% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 89 | 11% |
| 2006 | 85 | 10% |
| 2005 | 59 | 7% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 34 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 18 | 10% |
| 1994 | 12 | 7% |
| 1993 | 14 | 11% |
| 1992 | 12 | 19% |
| 1991 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1992 Toyota Corolla
22 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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