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1990 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Coupe

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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 GT-S Sport Coupe is a 135-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,250 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 135 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 6000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 172.2 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,535 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,250 ($32,948 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC ("Red Top", smallport)
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower135 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque105 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, wide (50-deg) valve angle, no T-VIS (single-runner intake)
Bore and Stroke81.0 x 77.0
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (no automatic offered)
1st Gear3.166
2nd Gear1.904
3rd Gear1.31
4th Gear0.969
5th Gear0.815
Reverse3.25
Final Drive4.312
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length172.2 in
Width65.6 in
Height49.6 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,535 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear35.3 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear25.8 in
Shoulder Room Front52.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear51 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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