1998 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Toyota Corolla, 7% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have recently bought a Toyota Corolla 1998 and every time I turn to the right I can hear a grinding noise on the front passenger side of the car and I fear it will come off and cause a accident. I spoke to a mechanic and he said Toyota had problems with a bearing on that side, would you help me confirm this as a problem or do I just drive it like this hoping it doesn't fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #10235345, filed 2008-07, 97,000 miles“Safety non complaint service to Toyota Corolla. The passenger side front wheel bearing replaced on sept 23, 2003, as part of the repair work, the consumer was told the p arts and labor would be covered for 12 months and was good at any Toyota dealership nation wide. When the consumer went to another dealership for a 9000 miles service, the dealer observed a noise during a test drive, the consumer was told the noise was due to a bad bearing on the passenger side front wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091688, filed 2004-09“Vehicle out of alignment and bushings lubrication because they were causing a squeaking noise after lube the vehicle is still making the sqeaking noise.”
NHTSA complaint #558526, filed 2000-01“While drivng vehicle at highway speeds vehicle lurches left to right. Owner has taken vehicle to dealers and they are unable to correct problem. Owner is very concerned for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #821997, filed 1998-04“Vehicle was manufactured without a stabilizer bar. Therefore could lose control of vehicle, resulting in a possible accident. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #822760, filed 1998-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 39 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Corolla
61 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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