| Issue ID | 123820 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 534376 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | COROLLA |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 20/08/09 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1998 toyota corolla. Accelerated on its own. On august 20, 1999, the consumer complained about a rubbing sound in the area of the right rear tire when the brakes were applied early in the mornings. The mechanic could not find anything wrong. The door panels were replaced due to the glue coming through the fabric. The dome light would not come on at times. The consumer suspected there may be an electrical problem. *jb the consumer stated while driving at a speed of 44 mph, the vehicle would accelerate and then decrease in speed. The consumer first noticed the problem when the air conditioner was on. Updated 05/26/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | NEW PORT R, FL |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/12/97 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 44 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SUN TOYOTA |
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