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1991 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

The 1991 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan is a 102-hp 1.6-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,273 MSRP and is rated at 26 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 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 170.3 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,253 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,273 ($22,127 *)
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 TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (3-speed or 4-speed automatic optional)
1st Gear3.545
2nd Gear1.904
3rd Gear1.31
4th Gear0.969
5th Gear0.815
Reverse3.25
Final Drive3.722
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width65.2 in
Height52.4 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,253 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear36.4 in
Legroom Front40.9 in
Legroom Rear31.6 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

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Toyota Corolla 4-DR

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

73 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota COROLLA (10 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling14
Seat Belts13
Structure13
Power Train8
Electrical System7
Tires6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 7, 2014 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE COLD WEATHER, SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK HER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE COLD, AND THAT THE DOOR…”
Aug 18, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA DX SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT 3 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED MORE…”
Feb 27, 2010 · Steering, Suspension, Power Train, Visibility, Seat Belts, Structure, Seats, Interior Lighting, Unknown Or Other Crash
“I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA. I WAS PULLED OVER ONE TIME BY THE NASHUA POLICE IN 2007 ALLEGING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SWERVING. I COULDN'T FEEL IF IT DOES..BUT COUPLE WEEKS AGO I OBSERVED IT VERY CLOSELY.AND…”
Feb 24, 2010 · Suspension, Power Train, Electrical System Crash 2 injuries
“MY CAR ACCELERATED ON REVERSE WHEREIN INSTEAD OF MAKING A 90 DEGREES ANGLE THE CAR WENT SWIPING IN 180 DEGREES. BOTH TIMES WAS RAINY. BOTH TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS & THE WINDSHIELD WIPER & THE BACK WINDOW…”
Jul 11, 2007 · Seat Belts
“AFTER BUYING A USED 1991 TOYOTA COROLA I NOTICED 3 OUT OF 5 SEAT BELTS IN THIS CAR WERE DEFECTIVE. THE RETRACTOR ON THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH WHEN I PULLED ON IT QUICKLY. MY WIFE AND I DID NOT EVEN…”

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 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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