1992 Toyota Corolla Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 35%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Toyota Corolla, 35% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 92 Toyota Corolla. On thursday 31 december 2009 my engine caught fire. There was a defect in the starter on my car and when I went to turn the ignition to turn on my car I immediately smelled the heat and saw smoke under the hood. I got out of the car and opened the hood and witnessed that the engine was on fire. I put out the fire. It was later determined that the starter overheated and that's what caused fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10298147, filed 2010-01“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“Door handle assembly on the inside of the vehicle malfunctioned. Passengers were unable to exit vehicle. Also, vehicle overheated and a undetermined problem occurred within transmission. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864359, filed 2000-06“While driving, the vehicle decelerated to 0 MPH. After pulling over, the owner noticed that the oil light was on and checked the oil. There was no oil in the vehicle and the pcv valve had not been put back in its original location. Owner was told that he had a hole the size of a fist in his engine, and the engine would have to be replaced. Owner had the oil changed four days earlier at jiffy lube and had not experienced any problems prior to the visit.”
NHTSA complaint #528357, filed 1997-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 | 46 | 10% |
| 2003 | 92 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 31 | 23% |
| 2000 | 47 | 32% |
| 1999 | 20 | 13% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 14 | 11% |
| 1992 | 22 | 35% |
| 1991 | 15 | 21% |
| 1990 | 8 | 30% |
| 1989 | 5 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1992 Toyota Corolla
12 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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