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1978 Toyota Corona Wagon 3AT

The 1978 Toyota Corona Wagon 3AT is a 95-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 95 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.

The Corona measures 176.4 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type20R, 2.2L SOHC hemi-head inline-4, carbureted
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower95 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque122 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke88.5 x 89 mm
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSolid axle, leaf springs
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.4 in
Width63.4 in
Wheelbase98.4 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Toyota CORONA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 13, 1978 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL CAUSE THE VALVE SPRING SEAT TO DISLODGE AND THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE CARBURETOR WILL DECREASE. ENGINE HESITATION ON CONTINUOUS HIGH ROADS AND ENGINE STALLING ON INCLINED ROADS COULD OCCUR. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 78V200000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 TOYOTA CORONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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