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1971 Toyota Corona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Corona.

The 1971 Toyota Corona stands as the defined subject of this overview, offering researchers a specific model year for identification. Although the available facts do not enumerate body, platform, or engine specifications, the vehicle is securely categorized by its name and production date. Without further technical data, the model's precise position within the Corona's reliability history cannot be asserted from this source alone.

Model year198219811980197919781977197619751971

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.8 in
Overall width60.6 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase95.7 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

13.4–16.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 13.40 sec — 1970 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1970Sedan 1.9L I-413.40 sec19.20 sec90 hpRWD
1974SR Hardtop Coupe 2.0L I-416.00 sec20.40 sec105 hpRWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
4
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

78V002000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 09/12/1978

FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP CORROSION DUE TO A MIXTURE OF ROAD SALT AND WATER IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE CORROSION COULD CREATE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TANK AND ALLOW THE GASOLINE TO SEEP INTO THE SPARE TIRE WELL. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL SUSPECT FUEL TANKS. IF CORROSION OR PERFORATION IS PRESENT, THE TANK WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY. IF NO RUST IS PRESENT, THE SPARE TIRE…

72V320000Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:ExteriorReported 29/12/1972

Remedy:

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
Safety Recall an2016-07-21EquipmentUpdate on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-PG007-012001-05-04EquipmentReplacement vin plates.
T-PG002-911991-01-18EquipmentProduct general information.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1971 Corona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.