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1980 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Wagon

The 1980 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Wagon is a 75-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 75 horsepower.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3T-C, 1.8L OHV pushrod inline-4, carbureted
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower75 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 8-valve
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionCoil-spring five-link live axle (wagon retains leaf springs)
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase94.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 11, 1980 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

DUE TO A FAULTY PRESS DIE USED IN MANUFACTURING ALTERNATOR PULLEYS, PULLEYS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THE BATTERY WOULD THEN BE CONSTANTLY DRAINED WITHOUT RECHARGING.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR PULLEYS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

NHTSA campaign 80V045000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1980 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Toyota COROLLA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 2, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“THE TOYOTA COROLLA I BOUGHT AT SPINELLI TOYOTA IN LACHINE, QUEBEC, ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO ALSO HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION SPEED CONTROL PROBLEMS. I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS…”
Jun 6, 2000 · Power Train
“WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OFF OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN WHEEL FALLING OFF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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