1996 Toyota Corolla Base 5MT
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- Photo: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L front 6.13.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Corolla CD 1.6 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Toyota Corolla CD by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L rear 6.13.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Toyota Corolla Wagon in Blue Steel Metallic, rear right, 2020-12-13 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Toyota Corolla Base 5MT is a 100-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual w/overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,728 MSRP.
It makes 100 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
The Corolla measures 172.0 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,315 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,728 ($26,365 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6-liter, inline 4-cylinder (4A-FE) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 77.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.545 (33 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.904 (61 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 (88 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.969 (119 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.815 (142 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 3.722 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in. Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in. Steel |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172 in |
| Width | 66.3 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Front Track | 57.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,315 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Toyota Corolla Base 5MT 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
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 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
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Aug 11, 2008 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Jan 3, 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign 96E001000
133 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota COROLLA (31 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 21 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
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 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.