AE86 Corolla
1983-1987 / Coupe / Hatchback / Japan
AE86 Corolla known problems
14 documented issues.
14 problems
Critical
Radiator Failure
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Cooling System · Coolant leak from the radiator (typically from the plastic e…Common
Oil Consumption
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Engine, 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC Inline-4 · Blue smoke on overrun (deceleration after high RPM) or under…Common
T-VIS Failure
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Engine, 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC Inline-4 · Loss of top-end power. The engine feels flat above 4,500 rpm…Common
Synchro Wear (2nd and 3rd Gear)
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Gearbox, T50 5-Speed Manual · Crunching or grinding when shifting into second or third gea…Common
Gearbox Mount Failure
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Gearbox, T50 5-Speed Manual · Excessive vibration through the gearstick, clunking during g…Common
Diff Noise and Whine
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Differential · Whining noise from the rear axle that changes pitch with spe…Common
Rear Wheel Arch Corrosion
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Rust · Rust in the inner and outer rear wheel arches, often extendi…Common
Wiring Harness Degradation
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Electrical · Intermittent electrical faults, engine cutting out, lights f…Common
Worn Bushings (Everything)
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Suspension and Steering · Vague handling, clunking over bumps, imprecise steering, une…Minor
Timing Belt Failure
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Engine, 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC Inline-4 · The engine stops instantly. On the 4A-GE (interference engin…Minor
Distributor O-Ring Oil Leak
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Engine, 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC Inline-4 · Oil leaking from the base of the distributor, running down t…Minor
Open Differential Limitations
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Differential · In hard cornering or attempting to slide the car, the inside…Minor
Floor Pan Corrosion
Toyota AE86 Corolla · Rust · The floor rusts from underneath, progressing from surface ru…Minor