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1990 Toyota

Corolla Wagon

Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Toyota Corolla: best and worst years
1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon (photo 1 of 6)

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PhotoPetar MiloševićCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 3-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
170 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
53 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,350 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
88 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
31 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
27
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27%
  • TIRES20%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • SEAT BELTS13%
  • EQUIPMENT3%
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 30 total.

Toyota Corolla: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.