1993 Toyota Corolla Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
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.
“Exhaust manifold had a latent defect in the form of a cracked exhaust manifold. As time proceeded, the crack became an entire separation of the manifold near the center. This situation allows poisonous exhaust gases to escape whenever the engine is operating. These gases are primarily carbon monoxide -- an unscented and deadly gas -- along with others less hazardous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159939, filed 2006-06, 123,000 miles“Dealer told me that exhaust maniold crack was very common with 1993 Toyota Corolla. Exhaust manifold crack causes inproper air mixture and excessive air polution. Casues improper air/fuel ratio in catalytic converter, and dangerous exhaust fumes in car's passanger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #728798, filed 2000-08“Fourth cylinder was damaged by a loose valve, requiring replacement of engine. Damage manifested as I was making a right turn and reaccelerating. Car began to slow down, steering wheel became rigid, a cloud of smoke came out, and the car just died.”
NHTSA complaint #741041, filed 2001-02“Oil pressure switch is in a bad location, the location allows the alternator to hit the switch when going over pot holes, causing failure of the switch.”
NHTSA complaint #537020, filed 1998-06“The exhaust manifold has cracked, causing headaches and also there is a noise in the front of the vehicle before the car has warmed up. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #807378, filed 1997-01Engine 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 1993 Toyota Corolla
48 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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