2003 Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Toyota Corolla — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to airbags and belt tensioner deployed in vehicle without being involved in any collision. *smd”
filed Jun 3, 2015
“I was driving home from work when the transmission locked up. I pulled over turned the car off and back on. I managed to put the car in first gear and make it back home even though the transmission was making this loud grinding noise. I brought the car for repair and they tell me I need a new…”
filed Mar 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Corolla | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Corolla | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 Corolla | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 Corolla | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 Corolla | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 Corolla | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 Corolla | 46 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.