1995 Toyota Corolla Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Toyota Corolla, 10% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving to work I noted a popping sound which seemed to be coming from my cigarette lighter. ( sounded like the pop sound when the lighter is ready for use) however I did not push in the lighter to use it, I just ignored the sound, but did hear it one more time before arriving at my destination, parking and leaving my vehicle. Thank god I had forgot my military id and had to return to my vehicle within a few minutes. When I arrived at my vehicle there were flames shooting up from inside my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122123, filed 2005-05, 66,000 miles“Due to the faulty electrical wiring(?) driving becomes extremely hazardous as the result of the left/right turn signals not working, which causes cars driving behind me to be oblivious of my intentions to turn. Also, although less dangerous but just as aggravating, is the interior lights failure to work; making the cumbersome and inconvenient chore of carrying around a flashlight a necessity.”
NHTSA complaint #10129521, filed 2005-07“The right inside brake light keeps shorting out. This part has been replaced by the dealer four (4) times and have requested a check to findout why it was happening. The dealer could not find a source for the short. I have replaced the bulbs my self twice and had them short out shortly after installation.”
NHTSA complaint #725229, filed 2000-07“The tail lights (stop lights) on my 1995 Toyota Corolla fail constantly and intermittently. When I replace the bulb(s), the problem is back within weeks. Sometimes they start working again by themselves. I have given up trying to keep all four light bulbs functioning. Sometimes when I press the brake pedal, the lights on the dashboard flicker. Many other corollas of the same year have the same problem. Most of the 95 corollas I see on the road have at least one non-functioning bulb. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000325, filed 2002-12“While driving at night with headlights on they could blink, and sometimes will go off. Had contacted dealer, and they could not tell what was causing it. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005641, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 95V195001Oct 11, 1995The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside the terminal to separate.Covers: Toyota Corolla 1995, Tacoma 1995
Related 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 1995 Toyota Corolla
54 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology