2009 Toyota Corolla fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2009 Toyota Corolla — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicles with delco ecm have a common issue where the fuel injectors leak into the cylinder causing engine to loose compression. The lowered compression causes hard start (if able to start at all) and if and when it starts the vehicle emits a cloud of white smoke for several minutes. When vehicle…”
filed Feb 2, 2017
“01/02/2014 at 7:15am: vehicle idled normally for approx 15 minutes while I cleared snow from driveway. I entered vehicle, put my foot on the brake and shifted into reverse. Accelerator suddenly went to full throttle. I managed to shift back into park and the engine rpm increased to red-line level…”
filed Jan 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Corolla | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Corolla | 15 | 11% |
| 2017 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Corolla | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Corolla | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Corolla | 17 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.