I have a 1982 toyota corolla. The car had a defect in the acceleration pedal causing it to go out of control. The only way I could get it to stop was to smash into a curb on the property of a senior hall. I sustained an injury and the car is totaled. It is in my shed currently. In the hospital, I was visited by an officer, who accused me of stepping on the brake instead of the accelerated pedal. He submitted this to the dmv. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1982 Toyota Corolla Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1982 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3) and the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1981 has 3 and the 1983 has 1.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Corolla year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Toyota Corolla problems
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No recalls for the 1982 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Toyota Corolla. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1982 Toyota Corolla
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When the vehicle's temperature is below normal, the defective throttle control slipped, causing the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly up 60 rpms which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. *Ak consumer states as the engine coolant temperature approaches normal, the accelerator can be felt to move downwards and the vehicle begins to accelerate strongly, consumer has cleaned and lubricated the throttle linkage, however the problem still exists. *Slc
During engine warmup, accelerator pedal can be felt to descend and car begins to accelerate strongly.
Coil spring protrudes through corroded control arm, causing misalignment of wheels/cracking noise. *Dsh
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK
Toyota Corolla: every year compared
All Corolla years1982 Toyota Corolla vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Toyota Corolla | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 1982 Honda Civic | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Volkswagen Jetta | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Toyota Celica | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1982 Toyota Toyota Truck | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Toyota Tercel | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1982 Toyota Cressida | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Toyota Corolla
Does the 1982 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Toyota Corolla right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Toyota Corolla?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3), suspension (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Toyota Corolla had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 30, 1995 and the latest on April 20, 2010. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Toyota Corolla a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota Corolla year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
2009 (1,533), 2010 (1,264), 2005 (944). See every Toyota Corolla year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Toyota Corolla has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data