2003 Toyota Corolla Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a new 2003 Toyota Corolla and from day one it has had a horrid odor in cold weather months, a smell like rotten eggs. I have been to the dealership repeatedly and they say there is nothing wrong with the car, that it is the gas. Not true! The smell is so bad that at times I cannot stand to run the heater, and people driving behind me can smell it too. The dealership has totally ignored all complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10041444, filed 2003-10, 3 miles“My 2003 Toyota Corolla which was bought brand new in may of 2002 has had several dashboard and radio issues. Two months after purchase the whole dashboard needed to be replaced. Afterwhich my radio no longer was flush with dash, the dealer attempted to fix several times to no avail contacted Toyota directly, they sent a manfacturing rep whom fixed the radio however created a bigger gap b/w radio and rest of console. Toyota is considering this a manufacturing design not a defect. Was told would rob peter to pay paul in order to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048987, filed 2003-12, 1,300 miles“Consumer stated had problem with driver's side sun visor. Due to its location and/or design the visor moved the rear view mirror from the adjusted position whenever moved. Consumer can not properly adjust rear view mirror when visor is down. Ts consumer stated that the day time running lights cannot be turned off which is required by law when boarding or debarking the washington state ferry. Also when driver's floor mat is removed from the movable hooks, dirt and debris is spilled onto the carpet.”
NHTSA complaint #8022801, filed 2002-11, 400 miles“2003 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air conditioner and airbag recall repair issues. The consumer stated the air condition worked perfectly well, prior to visiting the dealer. An inspection revealed a relay switch needed to be replaced. Updated 02/02/16 updated 10/20/2017”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Corolla
333 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology