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1998 Toyota COROLLA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	472485
Internal NHTSA #	10065870
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	COROLLA
Model Year	1998
File date	07/04/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car in for brake work at local dealer recently. (had previously had 90,000 mile service there in dec 2003, nothing noted.) at time of brake work, told that top engine noise (ticking/rattle) needed to be checked, $600 just to look inside and see what problem was. Took to dealer where i purchased car for a second opinion. They told me i needed a replacement engine. I'm only at 98,000 miles, and have followed manufacturer's service recommendations/changed oil regularly on schedule. I shouldn't need a new engine, this is caused by a design flaw. Dealer suggested that i hadn't changed the oil on time. Rod or piston that was about to go is thought to be the problem. My brother is still driving a 1985 camry! Mom has a 91 camry still in good condition, high mileage. Didn't expect to have a toyota give out so early. Will be asking for reimbursement from toyota. Replacement engine totaled $2736. 88 including labor, for a used engine with 36,000 miles. No documentation verifying engine mileage except on bill, so odometer still says 98,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	0
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EDMONDS, WA
VIN pattern	1NXBR12E4WZXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	19/01/98
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	RODLAND TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	EVERETT
Dealer's state code	WA
Dealer's ZIP code	98203

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1998 Toyota COROLLA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Toyota COROLLA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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