1990 Toyota Corolla AWD SR5 Wagon
All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Corolla (14855789857) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Toyota Corolla (side view) (48419578466) by Matthew Paul Argall from Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Toyota Corolla hatchback- interior (49482297958) by Jones028 from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Toyota Corolla AWD SR5 Wagon is a 102-hp 1.6-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $13,250 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 2,780 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,250 ($32,948 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4A-FE, 1.6L DOHC, fuel-injected |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 102 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, narrow (22.3-deg) valve angle |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (Full-Time All-Trac) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (4-speed automatic optional) |
| 1st Gear | 3.833 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.045 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.333 |
| 4th Gear | 0.918 |
| 5th Gear | 0.775 |
| Reverse | 3.583 |
| Final Drive | 3.722 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.1 in |
| Width | 65.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,780 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Toyota Corolla AWD SR5 Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
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.