1978 Toyota Corona Station Wagon recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL CAUSE THE VALVE SPRING SEAT TO DISLODGE AND THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE CARBURETOR WILL DECREASE. ENGINE HESITATION ON CONTINUOUS HIGH ROADS AND ENGINE STALLING ON INCLINED ROADS COULD OCCUR. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1978 CORONA STATION WAGON.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 78V200000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Summary: UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL CAUSE THE VALVE SPRING SEAT TO DISLODGE AND THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE CARBURETOR WILL DECREASE. ENGINE HESITATION ON CONTINUOUS HIGH ROADS AND ENGINE STALLING ON INCLINED ROADS COULD OCCUR. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; RELIEF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING POSE A TRAFFIC HAZARDAND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1978 Toyota Corona Station Wagon owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
03/23/2009 · Fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1978 TOYOTA CORONA STATION WAGON. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2008, THE CONTACT HAD THE STARTER REPLACED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND PERFORM AS IF IT WERE NOT GETTING FUEL. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD HESITATE AND OFTEN FAIL TO START. OTHER TIMES, THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN FINE FOR A MILE OR TWO BEFORE…