1994 Toyota Corolla Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In july 2013, I started smelling gasoline as I was driving to work. Smell got stronger and more noticeable after gassing the car up. Then the smell became more noticeable day by day. Even just sitting in the car or as you walked past it. Car did not have to be on and you would still smell it. There were no noticeable leaks until recently. I thought it was oil at first but then I figured it could be gasoline. Had someone look at it and they noticed a crack in the gas tank that seemed to be blown outwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546007, filed 2013-09, 155,000 miles“I have had to replace the gas tank on my car twice. The first time the Toyota dealer replaced the original gas tank. The new replacement Toyota gas tank developed cracks above the exhaust pipe within three years from the date that it was replaced. These cracks were not causes by external wear, abrasions or debris, but rather appeared as a fissure in the metal of the tank. In both cases, due to the location of the leaks above the exhaust pipe, gasoline was dripping onto the exhaust pipe shield, which is very hot and risks fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10249520, filed 2008-11, 108,837 miles“The gas tank developed crack/leak directly over the exhaust heatshield. The leak is in a location totally protected from any road debris impact, there are also no signs of trauma. The leak was located after smelling raw fuel, seeing a drop on the rear exhaust heatshield then removing that heatshield. Only then was the leak location visible.”
NHTSA complaint #10048988, filed 2003-12, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated the heat shield was removed from the fuel tank and what was found underneath the heat shield was a bubble which was located on the outside of the fuel tank, which was where the gas leak was coming from. It appeared there was a defect in the fuel tank. If the fuel tank was damaged, t hen there would have been an inward dent in the tank, which was not the case. The failure mileage was 307,097. Updated 11/10/11 updated 06/13/12”
NHTSA complaint #10422476, filed 2011-08, 307,097 miles“The contact stated while parked, a smell of gasoline was present around the vehicle. Upon self inspection, the contact noticed that the gas tank located on the rear passenger side was leaking fuel. This was the 2nd time, fuel had leaked from the gas tank. The vehicle was taken to the an independent repair shop in 10/05 for the same problem, and the fuel tank was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10170674, filed 2006-10, 205,531 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 43 | 21% |
| 2018 | 38 | 28% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 21 | 2% |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 4% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Corolla
69 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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