Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Corolla.
The 1977 Toyota Corolla recorded a single owner complaint, which was noted in the Engine & Engine Cooling area, and was subject to one recall. Across the broader Corolla complaint record from 1990 through 2026, the highest number of complaints occurred in 2009 with 1,533 reports, while the lowest appeared in 2026 with just 11. This places the 1977 model at the low‑end of the complaint spectrum, indicating a comparatively reliable entry in the nameplate’s history.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165 in |
| Overall width | 61.8 in |
| Overall height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | SR-5 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 14.80 sec | 19.70 sec | 75 hp | RWD |
| 1975 | SR-5 Coupe 1.6L I-4 | 13.90 sec | 19.40 sec | 83 hp | RWD |
| 1975 | SR-5 Coupe 1.6L I-4 | 15.90 sec | 20.50 sec | 83 hp | RWD |
| 1975 | SR-5 Coupe 1.6L I-4 | 16.90 sec | 21.00 sec | 83 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record provided begins in 1990, so the 1977 Toyota Corolla is not listed among the yearly complaint and recall figures. In the target‑year data, the only documented issue is one complaint in the Engine & Engine Cooling area, while crash and fire complaints are both zero. The surrounding years in the dataset show increasing complaints and recalls from the early 1990s, peaking in the mid‑2000s, then declining, but the 1977 entry cannot be positioned within that arc. Consequently, the available evidence does not indicate a heightened safety risk for the 1977 Corolla, though the scarcity of historical data prevents a full assessment. **Takeaway:** Given its minimal complaint record, the 1977 Toyota Corolla does not appear to be a problematic year from a federal safety‑complaint standpoint, but buyers should verify mechanical condition and service history before purchase.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER TO PREVENT STEERING INSTABILITY.
Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| Safety Recall an | 2016-07-21 | Equipment | Update on Technician Certification Requirements. |
| T-PG007-01 | 2001-05-04 | Equipment | Replacement vin plates. |
| T-PG002-91 | 1991-01-18 | Equipment | Product general information. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.