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2005 Toyota Corolla Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4% of all 853 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Corolla model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 63,823 miles.

Fuel System complaints
36
4% of 853
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
63,823 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Toyota Corolla fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2005, latest Jun 25, 2024.

2005 Toyota Corolla fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2005Apr 2008Jul 2010Dec 2010Aug 2011Mar 2014Mar 2016Jun 2024
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jun 2024; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200536 (4%)
  2. 200621 (3%)
  3. 200728 (3%)
  4. 20089 (3%)
  5. 200924 (2%)
  6. 201021 (2%)
  7. 201111 (2%)
  8. 20122 (0%)
  9. 20135 (2%)
  10. 20149 (3%)
  11. 201511 (5%)
  12. 20168 (4%)
  13. 20179 (5%)
  14. 201838 (28%)
  15. 201943 (21%)
  16. 202017 (6%)
  17. 20212 (1%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20232 (3%)
  20. 20242 (3%)
  21. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Corolla have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,823 miles.
Which Toyota Corolla year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2019 Toyota Corolla has the most fuel system complaints (43), compared with 36 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Toyota Corolla?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Corolla is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.