general problems of the 1998 Toyota Corolla

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2009

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.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2007

I noticed smoke comming from my drivers side window switches.


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