2005 Toyota Corolla Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 4%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,823miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,823 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dear all, in my Toyota Corolla 2005 car, check engine sign are coming and going. There is some issue with fuel pump or gas tank. I have asked the same to Toyota dealership but they have no answer for the same. They are saying for checking I have to pay 150+ usd. As this is a mechanical issue, please help me to deal with the same.”
NHTSA complaint #10732204, filed 2015-07, 90,800 miles“In january of 2013 and again in december of 2013, my check engine light came on. I took the car into the Toyota dealership in san luis obispo and they said that the o2 sensor was malfunctioning, causing the engine to run too lean. The first time this happened (january, 2013) the service writer gave me an estimate to replace the plenum gasket and o2 sensor but said there was nothing to worry about if I elected not to have this repair done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573793, filed 2014-03, 88,347 miles“The car shuts down and stops without warning. I have taken it to Toyota 2 x this month and still not fixed. It was just towed again today. This seems to happen once the car is driven for awhile and gets warmed up. When it sits for awhile it will start again. I noticed that Toyota recalled some 2005 corollas for ECM replacement but I have never received a recall. My research seems to indicate this car is having ECM problems. Toyota has already replaced fuel regulator sensor( 1st time) and oxygen sensor (2nd time) but as stated above it happened again 3 days after second repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969928, filed 2017-04, 159,750 miles“Toyota Corolla xrs 2005 gas pedal sticking. While driving speed increased. I had to fight with gas pedal and brake pedal to bring vehicle under control. Danger was imminent and I fought with pedals. If I had been on an open road with nothing ahead of me (giving additional time) I would have depressed the clutch. This is a xrs having 6 speed manual and larger engine than standard Corolla. This has happened at least 3 or 4 times in the 5 years I have owned the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303688, filed 2010-02, 25,000 miles“My 2005 Toyota Corolla suddenly accelerated as I was pulling into a parking space at a grocery store in jan. 2011 and again while pulling into my garage on 4/13/11 this time doing a lot of damage in my garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10396071, filed 2011-04, 51,897 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032593Oct 12, 2009Toyota: fuel tank protector rattle noise. The fuel tank band (rh) has been improved to correct this condition.
Fuel 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 2005 Toyota Corolla
457 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsEquipment
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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