Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Corolla, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags54
- Service brakes, hydraulic20
- Electrical system18
- Seat belts16
- Power train13
- Suspension12
- Fuel system, gasoline10
- Tires8
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Exterior lighting8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 46 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 23 1995 Corolla vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 23 people died inside them, and 5 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Toyota Corolla failed the safety check 1.56% of the time — 21% more often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 148,926 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 1995 Toyota Corolla cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (65 kW, 87 hp), 1.6 petrol (84 kW, 113 hp) and 1.3 petrol (55 kW, 74 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 65 kW 87 hp | 132 |
| 1.6 petrol | 84 kW 113 hp | 90 |
| 1.3 petrol | 55 kW 74 hp | 53 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
285 first registered in 1995 are on Dutch roads; 4% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde104
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen64
- Band onvoldoende profiel58
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af54
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij43
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt42
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld40
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar37
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
107 cars built in 1995 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 348 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 181 of these cars first registered in 1995 took their annual MOT test. 60% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1995 the figure was 67%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.9% | 16.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| Suspension | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Tyres | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Visibility | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Brakes | 5.5% | 11.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
894 of these cars first registered in 1995 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 285,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1,234 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 38% arrived as used imports, 59% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 6 variants: combined 8.6–9.6 L/100 km (about 25–27 mpg US), CO₂ 198–221 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Corolla Wagon · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Corolla · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Corolla · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Corolla Wagon · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Corolla · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 8.7 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1995 Toyota Corolla.
| 1996209 15 Apr 1996 | Airbag On certain vehicles, there is a possibility that spilled liquid in the console box area could leak into the air bag sensor, causing the airbag warning light to … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 1995 Toyota Corolla: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635881 | REMINDER TO DEALERS REGARDING AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT |
| 627308 | INFORMATION REGARDING AIR BAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *YD |
| 627195 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD |
| 621328 | SUBJECT REGARDING REMINDER OF AIR BAG INDICATOR LAMP. *TT |
| 621326 | SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN T03- AIR BAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT |
| 619097 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT |
| 604667 | SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT |
| 600684 | REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT. *YC |
| 52155 | REAR DOOR GLASS PERFORMANCE IN COLD CLIMATE. *JD |
| 52131 | A PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE HAZARD SWITCH TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL CIRCUIT IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD |
| 52122 | REAR DOOR GLASS PERFORMANCE IN COLD CLIMATE. *JD |
| 45738 | GROOVED B2 CLUTCH DISC ON A245E ATM. *TW |
| 42006 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODIFICATIONS. *TW |
| 42005 | 1ST AND REVERSE GEAR CLUTCH CHANGES. *TW |
| 39063 | NEW WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE. *TW |
| 10244113 | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate. |
| 10214323 | TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions |
| 10207946 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10197476 | Replacement vin plates. |
| 10197473 | Product general information. |
| 10190453 | TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| 10188913 | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate. |
| 10187241 | TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| 10186195 | TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| 10174891 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
AIR BAG EXHAUST FIRE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation