| Issue ID | 452228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10048487 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | COROLLA |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 08/08/26 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle's inner rod broke causing engine motor to blow.*mr while driving the consumer noticed a ticking noise. The vehicle was pulled over when the consumer notice smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined that the inner rod broke and caused the engine to fail. The consumer requested an explanation and reimbursement. *nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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