general problems of the 2005 Toyota Corolla

Check engine light came on. Drove for approximately 20 minutes more when engine completely shut off causing car to rapidly decelerate and near-miss rear-ending.

Gas cap falls out after turning cap 3 to unlimited clicks. Sends error signal for fuel emission leaks $29 for new gas cap recalls on 2009 vehicles but not 2005?.

In April,2011 took car with 32120 miles into dealer for Toyota engine computer recall replacement. . Shortly after replacement app. 50 miles the check engine light came on. I returned to dealer on 5/23/2011 mileage at this time was now 32599 and was told that it would cost app. $77 to fix the problem which was the gas cap which was leaking fumes. I did not have the work done but I did have the gas cap checked at a certified smog station and cap was found to be ok. I was not satisfied with the answers I was receiving so I called Toyota corp. Customer service and explained the problem. I was told that they would contact the dealer and have them call me to fix this problem. Later that day the service manager called and requested that I bring the car in that day and he would have it diagnosed for free to see what the problem was. I took the car in and after a period of time the service tech. Said they found the problem my fuel filler neck and gas cap needed to be replaced due to rust and corrosion at a cost of over $400. I asked if this was covered by Toyota because the car only has 33763 miles and was told no, I live in a dry desert area so I don't see why I'm having a rust and corrision problem. I also asked if this was a common problem and again was told no. The tech. Told me that I needed to leave the car and he needed to order the part. I left the car and went home and I goggled this problem and found that this problem was common enough that Toyota issued a TSB #02206, I also found many other owners that have had the same problem not only with the Corolla but the Toyota camry and tundra. I called back and cancelled the work and picked up the car the next morning. I advised the tech what I found on google but he was not willing to listen. It's not only my feeling but the opinion of the others that this is something Toyota needs to fix as a warranty item recall.

My 2005 Toyota Corolla suddenly accelarated 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.

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. I am not sure what happened wasn't the result of operator error but repetition of similar event indicates other than operator error. The date indicated on form was only used so that I can continue entering data.

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle maintained the same speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. The problem persisted at any speed there after. There were no warning lights illuminated prior the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who observed no abnormalities after a diagnostic checkup and road test. The dealer also stated there was not a mechanism to slow downs the speed as there used to be in older models. The vehicle was taken to a different dealership for a second opinion who determined there was a valve stuck open in the fuel system and repair it. But the problem was persisted. The manufacturer was contacted who referred the contact to a dealership. The contact expressed concern because the only way to reduce the speed was by depressing hard on the brake pedal to prevent a collision. Updated 12/5/2006 -.