Faults:

Piston rings went bad at 78,000 miles.

General Comments:

I previously owned a 1994 Grand Am that I really disliked. When the Grand Am got a little over 100,000 miles on it, I decided to go out and get a Toyota.

I loved this little car and had very few problems with it, until I went to get my oil changed one day (I followed procedure and did oil between 3,000 and 5,000 miles) and my car was dry! When I got it checked out, I discovered that my piston rings were bad. I did a little research and found that this was a common problem on the Corolla between 1998-2002. I guess Toyota won't recognize it as a problem because it happens in cars with higher miles.

If you have any questions with how common the problem is, just type in a google search on "Toyota Corolla burning oil" and you will see all the web sites that come up about it.

The dealership told me they never see this problem, but when I called a local Toyota mechanic in town, he said he sees at least one a month! Both mechanics told me my block would need to be replaced due to the aluminum cylinders. It would have cost me $4,000 in parts alone.

I would have kept this car forever if this problem hadn't arisen. I was very sad to see this car go. I always thought that Japanese cars were superior to American cars, but at least my American car made it to 100,000.

Faults:

Suspension problems. My car ate tires like you wouldn't believe. Between 55K and 107K, I put no less than THREE sets of tires on it. I had struts and alignments done, all around and nothing seemed to help.

General Comments:

The car is basic transportation. I got good service out of it despite the suspension problems. I was using a service shop that knew me and the car and they were as puzzled as I was on why it was constantly chewing up tires.

I thought that it was generally a noisy car. Lots of road noise.

On the plus side, the interior upholstery held up well, and the instrumentation on the dash was great. Door locks and windows (power) all worked well.

Unfortunately, I had a brain fart and totaled the car in a serious accident last Wednesday. I can't say enough about the air bag/seatbelt system. It quite possibly saved my life - at least serious head and facial injury.

General Comments:

I am using Toyota Corolla for the last one and half yesr. I bought used one 2000 model, but so far this car has not given me any trouble.

I was hesitant in buying this car because it does not look very good, but now I am completely satisfied and happy that I have taken right decision.

In few words, no doubt, it is the one of the best car of the world. Excellent value for money and resale value.

Faults:

The check engine light came on whenever we went up a hill and hit the gas hard. Had to replace two oxygen sensors, clean the fuel injectors, and clean out something in the air cleaner to finally remedy the problem.

Transmission pan gasget leaked fluid. Had to have the pan removed and resealed.

The Air conditioning compressor has now gone out. The car will not even run. My mechanic pulled the fuse out for the A/C so we can drive the car until we replace it, which is what we intend to do very soon.

General Comments:

This car has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I replaced my 91' Buick Regal with it because I thought my Buick was bad. But this Toyota is really a poorly made vehicle.

However it does get super gas mileage (46 hwy).

I have always owned Toyota trucks and 4Runners and have had great luck with them. This is my first and last Toyota car. My 86' 4Runner is far superior to this 2000 Corolla in every way other than fuel economy.