ToyotaCorolla2008
  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2008 Toyota Corolla Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 12, 2014 · 55,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    Accelerator stuck "on" after car started and would not disengage. Owner/driver could not avoid striking other vehicles. Owner/driver is assisted by [xxx]attorney at law [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr... Updated 03/19/15*bf *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10572873

  • September 3, 2011 · 13,500 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact stated the front end of the fuel tank shield partially detached due to a loose bolt which completely rusted. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 10423878

  • May 11, 2010 · 18,133 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    While applying brake, car suddenly surged forward (hard acceleration). Minor accident ensued, several police officers observed accident. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10330026

  • November 19, 2009 · 22,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    On four separate occasions the engine revved up to 6000rpm on my 2008 toyota corolla ce when i was stopped. My foot was off the accelerator and no floor mats were near the accelerator. I brought it to my dealer but they did not find anything wrong with it. I reported it to toyota corporate but they have not responded other then to say that to tell me that my car was not covered by the recall. *tr

    ODI 10312272

  • August 22, 2008 · 5,570 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    On aug. 1, 2008 i bought a certified used 2008 toyota corolla with 5,420 miles on it from manhattan beach toyota, in manhattan beach, ca. After driving it for several weeks, i realized there was something troubling about the accelerator. Whenever i depressed the accelerator to make a standing start -- when a traffic signal turned green, for example -- the car would often lurch forward in an uncontrollable manner. I…

    ODI 10329350