Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Corolla.
The 1974 Toyota Corolla represents an early generation of the nameplate that would later be tracked for complaints from 1990 through 2026. During that span the model experienced its peak complaint volume in 2009 with 1,533 reported issues, while the most recent 2026 reporting year recorded only 11 complaints, suggesting a long‑term trend toward greater reliability. This historical complaint profile provides a quantitative backdrop for evaluating the vehicle’s evolution within the broader Corolla lineage.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 164.2 in |
| Overall width | 57.9 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1976 | SR-5 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 14.80 sec | 19.70 sec | 75 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.