I had just started the car up and was pulling out of a parking lot.the car excelerated on its own .i could not control the speed and it did not respond to my trying to break. i had to put the car in neutral to regain control.i missed htiting another vehicle and people walking in the parking lot. i had the car repaired technician suggested throttle body replacement. . to correct the problem the throttle body was replaced with gasket and performed relearn. total cost $619.50 jan .2 2019
Rear gas tank support strap corroded. replaced by dealer. noticed during scheduled service.
I have been smelling strong gas smell with my 2007 corolla car. the rpm reves high. in just a 20 mile trip i can visabily see the gas go down on the gas odomitor. no warning lights are on but there is something defineatly wrong with my 2007 ce corolla.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 35,303.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined that a plastic part of the fuel strap mounting bracket failed and allowed the fuel tank to bang against the heat shield. the vehicle was repaired but the remedy failed. the failure mileage was 85,438 and the current mileage was 85,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the strap that held the heat shield and the fuel tank fractured. the fuel tank and heat shield were attached to the vehicle by a very small portion of the strap. the contact was concerned that the vehicle would possibly catch on fire or explode if driven over a massive road bump. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine if the failure was caused by a manufacturing defect. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a complaint. the failure and current mileage was 53,138.
Fuel tank protector band on the sub assembly rusted and broke off -.the 2 remaining bolts held. if it would have completely fallen off the car behind us could have hit it and we would not be aware that the assembly to protect the fuel tank was missing. *tr