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1997 Toyota Corolla Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 135 total for the year
Median mileage
200,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 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.

“Recall #98v095000, wheel lugs: nuts recall has not been modified to this vehicle which may cause the wheel to fall and cause an accident. The dealer has not received the parts. Please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #830177, filed 1998-11

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202412%
202153%
202072%
201821%
201784%
201652%
201563%
201462%
201352%
201220%
201141%
2010121%
200991%
200852%
2007101%
200681%
200540%
200461%
200371%
200233%
200122%
200011%
199821%
199721%
199542%
199411%

Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Corolla

Seat belts
38 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 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