general problems of the 2004 Toyota Corolla

Raw gasoline smell after driving car upon exit. Smell strong on left side of car, most pronounced by left rear wheel well. Persists for several minutes after car is turned off. Not noticable while car is running. Replaced gas cap twice and charcoal canister as well and smell still occurs. Appears to be the fuel filler neck for which there is a Toyota technical service bulletin to replace if corroded in first 36,000 miles. This is quite dangerous. Car could explode. There are no leaks visible under the vehicle, including the fuel filler neck. One could easily mistake this for an evaporative emissions system leak, while this is a very dangerous leak. The fuel filler neck is rubber.

At start up the vehicle has a strong gas smell outside and inside.

Takata recall takata air bags were recalled never properly fixed by the service people who denied the recall. Catalytic converter went out at less than 50000 miles and Toyota refused to replace it under the standard warranty. Electrical problems with radio system, clock, hazard lights, and dashboard lights which work at intermittent times.

I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The 'check engine' light came on last week. I took the car to the dealer who said the car needed a new filler neck and gas cap. The dealer said this is a common problem in this make/model car. I checked the internet and found that other people did have the same problems. I don't think it's a big safety issue, however, I would like to ask why a recall hasn't been done and how to possibly go about initiating that process. Thank you for input on this. . . Janet braatz updated 09/25/09.