1982 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1982 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1982 Toyota Corolla.

Most common 1982 Toyota Corolla problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Seat Belts	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2010-04-20, Vehicle Speed Control
I HAVE A 1982 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CAR HAD A DEFECT IN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL CAUSING IT TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET IT TO STOP WAS TO SMASH INTO A CURB ON THE PROPERTY OF A SENIOR HALL. I SUSTAINED AN INJURY AND THE CAR IS TOTALED. IT IS IN MY SHED CURRENTLY. IN THE HOSPITAL, I WAS VISITED BY AN OFFICER, WHO ACCUSED ME OF STEPPING ON THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF THE ACCELERATED PEDAL. HE SUBMITTED THIS TO THE DMV. *TR

1997-12-03, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE IS BELOW NORMAL, THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY UP 60 RPMS WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES AS THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE APPROACHES NORMAL, THE ACCELERATOR CAN BE FELT TO MOVE DOWNWARDS AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE STRONGLY, CONSUMER HAS CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC

1997-12-03, Vehicle Speed Control
DURING ENGINE WARMUP, ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE FELT TO DESCEND AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE STRONGLY.

1996-02-22, Suspension
COIL SPRING PROTRUDES THROUGH CORRODED CONTROL ARM, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF WHEELS/CRACKING NOISE. *DSH

1995-11-16, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

1982 Toyota Corolla questions

Does the 1982 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1982 Toyota Corolla at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Toyota Corolla?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Seat Belts (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1982 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?

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