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1990 Toyota Corolla AWD Deluxe Wagon

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1990 Toyota Corolla – front
Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E90 (E90, 1988–1992); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Corolla (14855789857) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1992 Toyota Corolla (side view) (48419578466) by Matthew Paul Argall from Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1988 Toyota Corolla hatchback- interior (49482297958) by Jones028 from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1990 Toyota Corolla AWD Deluxe Wagon is a 102-hp 1.6-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $11,838 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 102 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 172.1 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,736 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,838 ($29,436 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-FE, 1.6L DOHC, fuel-injected
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower102 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Redline6,300 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, narrow (22.3-deg) valve angle
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD (Full-Time All-Trac)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (4-speed automatic optional)
1st Gear3.833
2nd Gear2.045
3rd Gear1.333
4th Gear0.918
5th Gear0.775
Reverse3.583
Final Drive3.722
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length172.1 in
Width65.2 in
Height56.7 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,736 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.6 in
Headroom Rear39.3 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear31.7 in
Shoulder Room Front53.2 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.3 in
Hip Room Front49.6 in
Hip Room Rear49.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Toyota Corolla 4-DR

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 11, 2010 · SUSPENSION

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

NHTSA campaign 10E002000

28 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota COROLLA (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Tires6
Power Train5
Seat Belts4
Equipment1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 23, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“CONSUMER NOT HAPPY WITH SERVICE. *NM THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A CUSTOM HANGAR FOR HER MUFFLER. THE CONSUMER FELT LIKE THE SERVICE WAS RENDERED IN A FALSE AND MISLEADING MANNER. *TC”
May 4, 2004 · Seat Belts
“I HAVE A 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT (WHICH ATTACHED TO THE DOOR) DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR SOME TIME AND WOULD NOT PROTECT ME IN…”
Jan 18, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS DEFECTIVE, DRIVER CAN SMELL CARBON MONOXIDE IN CAB OF VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS IS THE 4TH MANIFOLD, EACH ONE HAD CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACE.*SLC”
Sep 12, 2000 · Power Train
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAR JERKED. THEN IT JERKED AGAIN, AND SOON AS CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD, TRANSMISSION LOCKED AND VEHICLE STOPPED COMPLETELY. *AK”
Mar 13, 2000 · Tires
“SUDDEN BLOW OUT, THREAD DAMAGE BUT SUSTAINED TWO SECTIONS OF WALL DAMAGE AND HAD CRACKED INWALL AT BEAD AREA, SECOND TIRE CRACKS IN BEAD AREA”

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 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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