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2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix Problems

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
117,636miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The part named most often is air bags, with 27 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine (1). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 5% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 117,636 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I was notified in march that my car had a bad airbag and I would be notified when it would be replaced. I just talked to my dealer and they have no idea when it will get done. That seems un acceptable to me that we have 3/4 of a car til it gets replaced. Shouldn't there be a timetable on recalls? Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10724113, filed 2015-06, 225,000 miles

Electrical system: “After Toyota dealer replaced the airbag, the car audio stopped functioning properly. When I called the Toyota dealer, they said they won't do anything for me and hang up on the phone. My email to Toyota company was not returned.”

NHTSA complaint #11399614, filed 2021-03

Mileage when problems were reported

5% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 87,000 and 200,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–255%25–505%50–7521%75–10042%100–15026%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 117,636 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20102014162016201820202024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Corolla Matrix

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011662,0002———Not enough data
2010208,3207———Stable
20097466,0008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20083194,0004——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074887,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200664100,2504——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20058998,6784——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200429143,7205——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200336117,6365——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Corolla Matrix model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 27 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 117,636 miles and the middle half falls between 87,000 and 200,000 miles; 5% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.