Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Corona.
The 1979 Toyota Corona overview presents the model’s body configuration, underlying platform, and available powerplants, highlighting a couple of notable specifications within that description. It situates this particular year within the broader reliability narrative of the Corona line, indicating how the 1979 example fits into the model’s historical dependability. By framing the vehicle in this way, the overview serves as a concise reference point for researchers seeking to understand where this model year stands in the Corona’s evolution.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178 in |
| Overall width | 64.6 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Luxury Edition 5-door Liftback 2.2L I-4 | 12.00 sec | 18.90 sec | 90 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 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB003220 | 2023-08-17 | Air Bags | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| T-SB-0032-20 Rev | 2021-02-03 | Equipment | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| T-SB-0304-17 Obs | 2020-04-07 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see… |
| T-SB-0032-20 | 2020-04-06 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service… |
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.