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1982 Toyota Corolla 2dr Coupe

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1982 Toyota Corolla – front
Photo: Abomination Toyota KE70 wagon with E90 front, Bangladesh (26897487892) by Shadman Samee from Dhaka, Bangladesh, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E70 (1980–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Abomination Toyota KE70 wagon with E90 front, Bangladesh (26897487892) by Shadman Samee from Dhaka, Bangladesh, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1979 Toyota Corolla 1.3 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1983 Toyota Corolla 1.3 DX Automatic KE70 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: New Orleans Dec 2017 Max Style Corolla Back by Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Toyota Corolla DX (KE70) Dashboard 01 by Jirapat Chroenkeskij, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1982 Toyota Corolla 2dr Coupe is a 75-hp 1.8-liter coupe with rear-wheel drive. It starts at $5,638 MSRP.

It makes 75 horsepower.

The Corolla measures 166.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,176 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$5,638 ($18,988 *)
Engine
Engine Type3T-C, 1.8L pushrod OHV, carbureted
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower75 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 8-valve pushrod
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Dimensions & Weight
Length166 in
Width63 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase94.4 in
Curb Weight2,176 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear30 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota COROLLA.

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota COROLLA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control3
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 20, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“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…”
Dec 3, 1997 · 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…”
Dec 3, 1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
“DURING ENGINE WARMUP, ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE FELT TO DESCEND AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE STRONGLY.”
Jan 15, 1996 · Suspension
“COIL SPRING PROTRUDES THROUGH CORRODED CONTROL ARM, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF WHEELS/CRACKING NOISE. *DSH”
Jun 30, 1995 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK”

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 1982 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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