1994 Toyota Corolla Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 172 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 seats of the 1994 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 172 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While the consumer was sitting at a standstill vehicle was rear ended, and front drivers seat collapsed.dealer was contacted, and stated that seat collapsed due to the design of the seats. Driver suffered neck and spine injuries, resulting in two months of disability.”
NHTSA complaint #850965, filed 1999-11“Vehicle was struck from rear at 35-40 MPH causing driver's seat to fall completely backward. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer to call NHTSA. One person was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #878254, filed 2001-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Corolla
69 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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