2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

858 complaints filed with NHTSA.

858
Complaints
142
Crashes
11
Fires
122
Injuries
1
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS314
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL68
SEAT BELTS33
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
POWER TRAIN28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE20
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18
ENGINE16
STRUCTURE:BODY14
STRUCTURE14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR13
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13

Recalls (13)

13V02900030/01/2013

AIR BAGS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can dam

19V62700028/08/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperatur

15V04300028/01/2015

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2002, to April 29, 2004, 2003-2004 Avalon vehicles manufactured June 5,

19V74100017/10/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4

06E06400017/07/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED

15V28600013/05/2015

AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf

15V28500013/05/2015

AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, T

06E02300013/03/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME

18V88300012/12/2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modul

09E02500011/05/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES

02V07400111/03/2002

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ON PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) STARTING WITH 1NX ONLY AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 8 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2002, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PR

08V16200010/04/2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE TO THE COMPONENTS BECOMING LOOSE AND PO

09E01200007/04/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES

Recent Complaints

20250312CrashSERVICE BRAKES

My mother got in the car and as soon as the car was put on drive, the car accelerated to its max potential, but when she attempted to hit the brakes they did not respond. So max acceleration, on its own, and brakes did not work. She ended up in the hospital for 9 days suffering a broken rib, front teeth missing, they had to sew her tongue back together, both cheeks shattered, broken clavicle and she has a hole right under the back of her skull. Miraculously, after she flipped to the side and too

20250312CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My mother got in the car and as soon as the car was put on drive, the car accelerated to its max potential, but when she attempted to hit the brakes they did not respond. So max acceleration, on its own, and brakes did not work. She ended up in the hospital for 9 days suffering a broken rib, front teeth missing, they had to sew her tongue back together, both cheeks shattered, broken clavicle and she has a hole right under the back of her skull. Miraculously, after she flipped to the side and too

20211006CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while she was driving at 60 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital by the emergency unit. The contact sustained a herniated disc. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received an unknown recall notificatio

Mileage: 60,000

20210305CrashAIR BAGS

TRAVELING ON US HWY 70 AT 35 MPH. ACCIDENTLY HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD OF ME AND SUDDENLY STOPPED. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE TURNED OFF WITH NO PASSENGER ON BOARD. THIS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT BUSTED MY WINDSHIELD WHICH WILL COST ME $400.00 AND TOYOTA SAYS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UNLESS THERE IS A PASSENGER OR WEIGHT WHICH NO WEIGHT AND NO PASSENGER. JUST ME ALONE.

Mileage: 107,000

20210211CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

I AM WRITING WITH CONCERN TO SEE IF THE RECALL ON MY DAUGHTERS 2003 TOYOTA AIR BAG ISSUE WAS TRULY FIXED, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WHERE ACCORDING TO EVERYONE'S OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE IF THE RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE BY THE COMPANY WHO STATES THEY DID THE REPAIR ??

Mileage: 190,000

20210211CrashENGINE

I AM WRITING WITH CONCERN TO SEE IF THE RECALL ON MY DAUGHTERS 2003 TOYOTA AIR BAG ISSUE WAS TRULY FIXED, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WHERE ACCORDING TO EVERYONE'S OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE IF THE RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE BY THE COMPANY WHO STATES THEY DID THE REPAIR ??

Mileage: 190,000

20210211CrashEXTERIOR LIGHTING

I AM WRITING WITH CONCERN TO SEE IF THE RECALL ON MY DAUGHTERS 2003 TOYOTA AIR BAG ISSUE WAS TRULY FIXED, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WHERE ACCORDING TO EVERYONE'S OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE IF THE RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE BY THE COMPANY WHO STATES THEY DID THE REPAIR ??

Mileage: 190,000

20200702CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE STREET WHEN I GOT HIT BY A CAR TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTION, PERSON HIT NE ON A GREEN LIGHT BUT BESUDES THAT MY SYSPENSION BRAKES AND TIRES NOT SITTING RIGHT, I ALSO I HEAR CHAINS THE CAR DOESNT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND CAR SEEMS LOPSIDED WHEN DRIVEN AND BREAKS SQUEEL

Mileage: 2

20200702CrashSUSPENSION

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE STREET WHEN I GOT HIT BY A CAR TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTION, PERSON HIT NE ON A GREEN LIGHT BUT BESUDES THAT MY SYSPENSION BRAKES AND TIRES NOT SITTING RIGHT, I ALSO I HEAR CHAINS THE CAR DOESNT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND CAR SEEMS LOPSIDED WHEN DRIVEN AND BREAKS SQUEEL

Mileage: 2

20200702CrashWHEELS

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE STREET WHEN I GOT HIT BY A CAR TRAVELING OPPOSITE DIRECTION, PERSON HIT NE ON A GREEN LIGHT BUT BESUDES THAT MY SYSPENSION BRAKES AND TIRES NOT SITTING RIGHT, I ALSO I HEAR CHAINS THE CAR DOESNT DRIVE STRAIGHT AND CAR SEEMS LOPSIDED WHEN DRIVEN AND BREAKS SQUEEL

Mileage: 2

20191122CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER GRANDDAUGHTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH APPROACHING THE TOP OF A HILL, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON THE ROAD. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DRIVERS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER

Mileage: 240,000

20180619CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY STOPPED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND METAL FRAGMENTS STRUCK THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS IN THE OTHER VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND

Mileage: 80,000

20180419CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I WAS PARKING AT ABOUT 3 MPH, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOWLY EASE THE CAR TO A STOP AT THE PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. I HIT A POLE AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TERRIBLE FRONTEND DAMAGE. I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA AND IT IS OVER 188,000 MILES.

Mileage: 188,000

20180419CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS PARKING AT ABOUT 3 MPH, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOWLY EASE THE CAR TO A STOP AT THE PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. I HIT A POLE AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TERRIBLE FRONTEND DAMAGE. I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA AND IT IS OVER 188,000 MILES.

Mileage: 188,000

20180226CrashAIR BAGS

I CRASHED MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG BURST AND IT BURNED MY LEG AND IT DID NOT INFLATE. I AM REPORTING THIS RECENTLY BECAUSE I JUST RECEIVED A CERTIFICATED LETTER ABOUT 'URGENT SAFETY RECALLS'. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.

20180224CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE SUBMITTED PAPERS OF NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AND ALSO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURES MY VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME. WHEN I FIRST OBTAINED IT, IT HAD NO STRUTS NOR DO MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN I GET INTO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. I AM UNABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND GET MY VEHICLE CHECKED BUT BECAUSE IT'S NON OPERATING AT THE MOMENT. I DO HOWEVER HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR A CAR INSPECTION AT MY HOME IF YOU GUYS WERE TO SEND SOMEONE TO COME TAKE A LOOK AT IT.

Mileage: 295,000

20180224CrashELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE SUBMITTED PAPERS OF NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AND ALSO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURES MY VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME. WHEN I FIRST OBTAINED IT, IT HAD NO STRUTS NOR DO MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN I GET INTO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. I AM UNABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND GET MY VEHICLE CHECKED BUT BECAUSE IT'S NON OPERATING AT THE MOMENT. I DO HOWEVER HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR A CAR INSPECTION AT MY HOME IF YOU GUYS WERE TO SEND SOMEONE TO COME TAKE A LOOK AT IT.

Mileage: 295,000

20180224CrashENGINE

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE SUBMITTED PAPERS OF NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AND ALSO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURES MY VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME. WHEN I FIRST OBTAINED IT, IT HAD NO STRUTS NOR DO MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN I GET INTO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. I AM UNABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND GET MY VEHICLE CHECKED BUT BECAUSE IT'S NON OPERATING AT THE MOMENT. I DO HOWEVER HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR A CAR INSPECTION AT MY HOME IF YOU GUYS WERE TO SEND SOMEONE TO COME TAKE A LOOK AT IT.

Mileage: 295,000

20180221CrashAIR BAGS

THIS CAR WAS GIVEN TO A JUNK YARD FOR ITS PARTS. I AM TRYING TO GET MY NAME OFF OF THE RECALL LIST. WE JUST RECEIVED THE 9TH NOTICE CERTIFIED MAIL AND EACH TIME I WRITE ON IT-RETURN TO SENDER (CAR WAS WRECKED). COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE MY NAME OFF YOU YOUR RECALL SYSTEM. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 150,000

20171109CrashAIR BAGS

HI, I CALLED FOR AIRBAG REPLACEMENT DUE TO RECALL AT THE FIRST NOTICE ABOUT SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND WENT TO MY TOYOTA DEALER IN DANVERS TO GET IT FIXED. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND SUPPLIES. THEN I LEFT IT ALONE FOR WHILE UNTIL ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS AND NOTICES KEPT COMING IN. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2009 WHERE MY CAR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY FOR MY SAFETY.

Mileage: 180,000