1978 TOYOTA CORONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
The 1978 TOYOTA CORONA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).
Recalls for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA, potentially affecting up to 5,700 vehicles.
Recall 78V200000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL CAUSE THE VALVE SPRING SEAT TO DISLODGE AND THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE CARBURETOR WILL DECREASE. ENGINE HESITATION ON CONTINUOUS HIGH ROADS AND ENGINE STALLING ON INCLINED ROADS COULD OCCUR. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA.
Safety Rating for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 TOYOTA CORONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CORONA
- 1978 TOYOTA CORONA (current)
- 1980 TOYOTA CORONA — 0 complaints
- 1981 TOYOTA CORONA — 1 complaint
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