2003 Toyota Corolla vs 2003 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 178 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 101 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 80,848 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 332 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 92 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 54 |
| Power Train | 61 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 38 | 2 |
| Structure | 31 | 7 |
| Visibility | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 6 |
| Stalling | 21 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2003 Toyota Corolla
2003 Volvo S60
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.