2003 Toyota Corolla Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 4%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The window tabs on the passenger window broke & the window came off the tracks. I took the car to be repaired at a local dealership. I received notice from Toyota that there was a recall for this. I submitted my paid receipts & they advised my repairs did not qualify for reimbursement. Recall 80! (ssc 80a).”
NHTSA complaint #10238003, filed 2008-08, 52,800 miles“Was driving 20mph on a side street with my toddler in the car when I smelt strong electrical fire. Window switch got stuck on driver side window and instead of blowing fuse my door caught on fire. Called the dealership etc and they wouldn't do anything about what happened because no recall for my year. Just received a recall letter today. Two months after! This is my second recall on this car and I'm not sure how much longer I can handle this. I will never own a Toyota again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505112, filed 2013-03, 185,000 miles“The driver side window in my 03 Toyota Corolla collapsed and shattered. This after a recall was done a year ago for the exact same thing (campaign 08v162000). Neither the dealer nor Toyota would pay to repair the window saying they wouldn't provide warranty on the recall since it had been 13 months since the recall was performed. In fact the dealer wanted $800 to repair the window which I had fixed at a glass shop for $130. Fortunately, my son who was driving wasn't hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10281549, filed 2009-08, 90,000 miles“My car is a 2003 Corolla, I bought it in december, I had to replace the windshield in january and now it has been a month and it is cracked again and will need to be fixed. My belief is that the windshields being manufactured for the new Corolla's cannot stand normal road conditions, and cracks when even a small rock hits it. This will be my second windshield and I have only had the car 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10005838, filed 2003-02, 2,450 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that all the windows, except the driver side window, did not open. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10837182, filed 2016-02, 96,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V162000Apr 10, 2008Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Matrix 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10109515Sep 2, 2014Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
- 10109511Sep 2, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10060828Jan 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 | 8 | 8% |
| 2021 | 15 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 26 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology