2003 Toyota Corolla Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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”
NHTSA complaint #11337160, filed 2020-07, 2 miles“Got into what could've been a minor accident, but the car was totaled, however, the airbags did not even deploy. Before the accident, the seatbelt would lock at random times, which could cause an accident. I was making a u-turn on a state road. Once hit, the entire tire went under the car and the entire front came off, which was why I was surprised that the airbags did not go off.”
NHTSA complaint #10968842, filed 2017-03, 200,000 miles“Just saw another complaint about tires, I have a tire I have to put air in every 2-3 months. Didn't give it much thought until I read other complaints about tires. I know I hadn't done anything wrong, it happened too fast. I've been filling it with air not thinking about it, but now I've heard others with tire issues, I thought I'd better submit an inquiry. May be too late for me because I've not acted until now, but may give assistance or lend credence to others.”
NHTSA complaint #10578698, filed 2014-04, 2,256 miles“My 03 Toyota Corolla wheel caps (hub caps) flew off. It has happened 3 times. One flew off at low speeds at my sons school. It almost hit a school kid. Have bought 3 new caps and it's random. It looks like the wheels caps don't lock down to wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10176064, filed 2006-12, 40,000 miles“The wheel covers on the 2003 Toyota Corolla come off when the car is in motion in highway driving and fly into other cars. We have lost 3 wheel covers to date. They are very dangerous when they fly off. Many other Toyota cars with wheel covers have the same problem. The wheel cover have flown off on multiply dates.”
NHTSA complaint #10995309, filed 2017-06, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10177781Jun 23, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST005-01, SU001-08, and T-SB-0391-08. The aforementioned bulletins are…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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