13 problems related to door have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. 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.
A part in the door of my 1998 Toyota Corolla broke about two years ago. I could not open the driver's door from the outside. I got it fixed at the dealer for about $300. A few months ago, something in the same door malfunctioned. I am now unable to open the door from the inside. A few days ago, the original problem occurred again. I am now unable to open the driver's door.
The door failed to opened. The inside door handle broke off the vehicle which meant that the door could not be closed from the inside.
The door handle structure broke. This was said to be common in this type of vehicle. This is a safety risk.
While driving at 10 mph, another vehicle going about 30 mph hit consumer's vehicle from driver's side door, and driver's side air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. The driver side door was damaged due to the accident.
Everytime it rains all 4 doors leak. Contact dealer, and nothing they could do. Vehicle is smelling moldy.
All four door panels were replaced due to being stained by excessive glue melting in the panels, the weather strip on the driver door panel was also replaced due to it coming apart.
All four doors let in water when it rains. Yh.
Outside door trim. Passenger side airbag.
Drive side door failed. Yh.
1998 Toyota Corolla's driver side seat belt failed at the latch area where it hooks in . The trunk lock broke inside the cylinder and the drivers side door handle broke inside. The seat belt warning light illuminated and flashed although all the occupants had their seat belts buckled.
When trying to exit vehicle door handles on drivers and passengers side will not open, can be opened from outside using a key to lock and unlock. Had not taken vehicle to dealership.
Left front door scuff plate.