2003 TOYOTA Corolla Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
316 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while her husband and son were driving at approximately 25 MPH, her husband smelled an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated her husband then heard several abnormal sounds like a soda can being opened. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger’s door air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver and passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated that her son’s seat belt tightened and was difficult to unbuckle. The contact stated that as soon as her husband exited the vehicle, the passenger’s side frontal air bag deployed. The contact stated that the Police and Fire Department were contacted. A Police report was filed; however, the contact had not been provided the Police report number. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Aug 20, 2025
Greeting, on June 7,2025 my Toyota Corolla was repaired at Interstate Toyota for the replacement on the airbag. I have attached documents that share the job was completed successfully. Please review and forward and email that it is verified in your system to my email address. [XXX] Warmly, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V285000 (Air Bags) however, the notification advised not to drive the vehicle and to contact the local dealer for retrieval of the vehicle. After contacting the local dealer, the vehicle had not yet been retrieved. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Apr 03, 2024
The airbag light came on suddenly, even though I had the airbag recall work done for my vehicle. I took it to a Toyota Dealership who wanted to charge me for the repair which I was willing to and perhaps work with Toyota directly to get reimbursed for but the parts weren't available.
Sep 17, 2022
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the recall was confirmed to be completed; however, the recall appears open for the VIN. The contact was receiving recall notices for the same recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer to inform them that the dealer had completed the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. There were no warning lights illuminated or a failure experienced. Parts distribution disconnect.
Feb 08, 2022
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
78 complaints
IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE THE FIRST TIME THE CIL TURNED ON. IT STAYS ON FOR A COUPLE DAYS THEN STAYS OFF FOR LIKE A MONTH. IT HAS BEEN DOING THAT SINCE 2012. I HAD MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED BY A TECH AND HE SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN THE P0770 CODE MANY TIMES FOR THE MATRIX AND COROLLA. HE PRINTED OUT THE TSB (HTTP://WWW.MATRIXOWNERS.COM/TSB/T-EG020-02.PDF) AND ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO A TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER. I TOOK IT TO CARSON TOYOTA IN CA AND THEY PRETTY MUCH SAID THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS FIX THE ISSUE OUT OF MY POCKET WHICH WAS ALMOST $1500! HE SAID THE ISSUE IS THE R & R ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND IF THAT DOESN'T DO THE TRICK THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE R & R SPEED SENSOR. I PURCHASED MY CAR USED SO IT DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. I PERSONALLY THINK THAT THIS SHOULD QUALIFY AS A RECALL. THERE IS SO MANY REPORT ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND SO MANY OTHER TOYOTA CUSTOMERS THAT ARE VERY UNHAPPY. ALLOT OF THE CONSUMERS ARE SAYING THEY HAVE BOUGHT THESE PARTS AND INSTALLED THEM AND THE CIL IS STILL LIGHTING UP. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I REFUSE TO PAY $1500 TO REPLACE THE ECM AND THE SPEED SENSOR FOR IT TO NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW I HAVE TO HAVE MY CAR REGISTERED WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF A SMOG CHECK. AND OF COURSE THAT IS AN AUTOMATIC FAIL. THIS IS MY SECOND TOYOTA AND I DON'T THINK THERE WILL BE A THIRD. VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER! *TR
May 02, 2013
I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 2003 4DR LE, 80000 MILES, I WANT TO REPORT COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA. I TOOK THE CAR TO MECHANICS AND TOYOTA DEALER, THEY DETERMINED THAT COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BOTTOM PART OF THE ENGINE IS CRACKING, RECOMMENDATIONS IS REPLACE THE ENGINE BLOCK, THAT WILL COST ABOUT $6000. MECHANICS STATED THAT WHEN TOYOTA MADE THE MODE OF THE ENGINE, THE MODE DOES NOT MAKE GOOD. *TR
Feb 21, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILING AND LEAKING OIL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW IT HAD FAILED AGAIN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $1200. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REITERATE THAT THIS FAILURE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 13, 2010
I PURCHASE MY TOYOTA PRE-OWNED WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT ODOMETER. A SHORT WHILE AFTER THE PURCHASE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE AGENT STATED THAT MY GAS CAP MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. I TIGHTENED MY GAS CAP AND THE LIGHT WHEN OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. IT NEVER CAUSED ANY PROBLEMS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, WHEN I WENT TO GET IT SMOGGED FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT WOULD NOT PASS SMOG. THE MECHANIC AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT NEEDED A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THAT IT WOULD COST AROUND $1,800 TO REPLACE. THEREFORE, I HAD TO GO THE REFEREE TO GET A 2 YEAR WAIVER ON MY SMOG. I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH 2 SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS, I CANNOT GO WITHOUT A CAR. MY CAR WILL BE GOING ON THE NEXT YEAR SOON. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY FUNDING TO HELP WITH REPAIRS WHEN THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS A FACTORY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER TOYOTA CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MODEL YEAR CAR. *TR
Apr 25, 2010
I HAD A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT STALLED REPEATEDLY WHILE THE CAR WAS AT HIGH SPEEDS. HAMER TOYOTA NEVER SAID ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THIS CAR. THIS WAS JUST ONE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THAT CAR. THIS WAS THE MOST DANGEROUS INCIDENTS. I NO LONGER OWN THE CAR FOR THE REASON IT KEPT BREAKING DOWN, AND I FELT UNSAFE AND FEARED FOR MY DAUGHTER AT THE TIME WHO DROVE WHEN THIS WAS HAPPENING. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
59 complaints
MY 2003 TOYOTA CORROLA (ODOMETER READING APPROX. 230,000 MILES) NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM TILL THIS YEAR AROUND MARCH WHEN MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELARATED AND SHE COULDN'T REDUCE THE SPEED BY BRAKING. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY SUDDNELY AS IT CAME. THIS THING HAPPENED TWICE AFTERWARDS THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO SEARS AUTO CENTER, NATICK, MA AND THEY CLEANED A DIRTY THROTTLE. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY TILL THREE DAYS AGO THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. I WAS DRIVING THIS TIME IN BROAD DAYLIGHT WITH MEDIUM TRAFFIC. SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED ACCELARATING AND I COULDN'T REDUCE ACCELARATION BY BRAKING. I CLEARED THE FLOOR MAT AREA IN CASE THERE WAS ANY BLOCKAGE. BUT THERE WAS NONE, AND THE CAR KEPT ON ACCELARATING. IT SCARED THE WITS OUT OF ME, AND I HAD TO STOP THE CAR BY MOVING THE GEAR TO 'PARK'. I INTEND TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO SEARS AUTO. BUT, IT MAY BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM OF 'SUDDEN ACCELARATION AND FAILURE TO BRAKE' WITH MANY TOYOTA AUTOMOBILES.
Nov 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 183,500.
Nov 02, 2015
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TEN VEHICLES AND INTO A CONCRETE WALL WHERE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK INCLUDING NUMEROUS HEMATOMAS ON THE WAIST THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. DJR
Jan 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE REVERSING AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 02, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE REVERSING AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 01, 2014
+ 54 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
50 complaints
HI, I AM FROM PUERTO RICO. I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 2003 1.8L, TYPE S. THE TRANSMISSION OF MY CAR IS MANUAL AND IT IS MAKING AN INTERNAL NOISE THAT HAS BEEN INCREASING LITTLE BY LITTLE. THE NOISE IS SIMILAR TO A BALL BEARING WHEN DAMAGED. FOR THE CURRENT PRICE IN THE MARKET, THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ME TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FOR ANOTHER USED ONE THAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR AND I AM SURPRISED THAT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR IS FAILING. THIS MODEL HAS PRESENT PROBLEMS IN THE TRASMITION? THANKS, LISA HERNANDEZ
Oct 13, 2020
ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 124,000 MILES, AND ONLY 3 YEARS LATER, AND 25,000 MILES LATER, IT NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. NOT THE DEPENDABILITY I WAS EXPECTING. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE SAME THING OCCURRED; ALTHOUGH IT WENT OUT ON ME A LOT FASTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND. I HEARD A GRINDING SOUND EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED, UNTIL IT FINALLY WENT OUT ON ME AND LOCKED UP BOTH TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON A SIDE STREET, AND IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS APPROACHING RED LIGHT (AND ONLY REVERSE WORKED, SO I WAS ABLE TO REVERSE IT INTO A GAS STATION NEARBY). THE SECOND TIME WAS A BIT MORE SCARY (AND I'M PISSED OFF ABOUT THIS EVEN MORE, NOW THAT I'M READING EVERYONE ELSE'S STORY, BECAUSE I COULD'VE BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT). I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY (IN THE 3RD LANE IN) WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BUCKED (JERKED BACK) ON ME. I IMMEDIATELY GOT OFF THE FREEWAY WITHIN 5-7 SECONDS (THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO), WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT COMPLETELY FROZE/SEIZED/LOCKED UP ON ME AND PROCEEDED TO SKID OUT ABOUT 15 FEET ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO AFTER GETTING OFF. THE MORE I THINK ABOUT IT, THE MORE I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER SO QUICKLY OR IT COULD'VE BEEN DISASTROUS. NEVERTHELESS, I JUST GOT IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY. I AM PRINTING OUT ALL THE LINKS/FORUMS/ARTICLES THAT I HAVE FOUND ABOUT THIS VERY SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THIS VERY SPECIFIC YEAR AND MODEL (WITH ONLY MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE YOU). NOT SURE WHAT THEY WILL DO ABOUT (MY GUESS IS THEY'LL SAY TOUGH LUCK AND TELL ME IT'S GOING TO COST ME $3600, AND THEN I'LL HAVE TO HAVE IT TOWED TO ANOTHER PLACE THAT CAN DO IT WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION FOR $2000), BUT I'M GOING TO GIVE IT A TRY. IT REALLY ANGERS ME THAT THEY CAN ALLOW THIS PROBLEM TO PERSIST AND PUT PEOPLE'S LIVES IN DANGER. *TR
May 05, 2015
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TURN THE TRANSMISSION BLEW. SUBSEQUENTLY, I WAS READ ENDED. I STARTED TO DO RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR
Dec 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT 55MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD NOISE AND THEN LOCKED UP, SINCE CAR IS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE I HAD NO STEERING AS FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. CAR THEN STARTED TO GO INTO A SPIN, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIGHT THE WHEEL AND STEER CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. IT WAS ONLY BY LUCK THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS OR TRACTOR TRAILERS ALONG SIDE OR IN BACK OF ME, AFTER ALL SAID AND DONE WITH TOWING COST AND HAVING TO RENT A CAR FOR WORK, I AM OUT $645.00 AND STILL NO CAR! I HAD TWO TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS LOOK AT CAR, BOTH SAID THE SAME THING THAT SOME PART CAME LOOSE IN TRANSMISSION AND DESTROYED IT, IT WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACE AT A COST OF $2700 -$3300 IN THE MEANTIME I STARTED DOING RESEARCH ON THAT TRANSMISSION AND WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOPS AND FROM MY OWN RESEARCH IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT THE #TOYOTA COROLLA AND OTHER MODELS THAT USED THAT MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE DEMAND A RECALL !!! *TR
Nov 18, 2014
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA S WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE BEARINGS IN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON A LONG TRIP AT JUST OVER 93,000 MILES. THE FAILURE IN THE BEARINGS DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION AND DISABLED MY CAR ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION FROM THE LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER. IT WAS INSTALLED, AS WELL AS A NEW CLUTCH. I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT ON YOUR WEBSITE PREVIOUSLY. THIS LAST MONTH, MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO GRIND GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. I BOUGHT IT IN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. IT WILL EITHER NEED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT EVEN 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS JUST ABOUT 21,000 MILES ON IT. TOYOTA WILL NOT WARRANTY IT. THEIR COVERAGE IS FOR ONE YEAR, UNLIMITED MILEAGE. A NEW CAR WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION IS COVERED FOR 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES. THERE IS NO REASON THIS TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE FAILED. I TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF MY CAR AND HAD HOPED TO DRIVE IT FOR 20+ YEARS. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE SERVICE PERFORMED ON IT AND MOSTLY DRIVE MY CAR ON LONG TRIPS AS I RIDE TO WORK MOST DAYS. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THAT THESE ISSUES I HAVE HAD WITH MY CAR ARE VERY COMMON FOR MY MODEL CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TOYOTA WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SIMPLY BECAUSE THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF CARS THEY SELL IN THE US ARE AUTOMATICS SO ISSUES WITH MANUALS CAN BE IGNORED. THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PRODUCING A TRANSMISSION THAT CAN'T EVEN HOLD UP TO AN INDUSTRY STANDARD WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION FAILURES ARE DANGEROUS IS IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT TOYOTA CONTINUES TO GET AWAY WITH NOT COMING UP WITH A REPAIR THAT PREVENTS THIS FROM HAPPENING. *TR
Sep 04, 2014
+ 45 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
23 complaints
My driver side Seat belt sometimes becomes unbuckled, disconnected while driving, specially when I make turns, or when I slow down my driving speed. This is very dangerous because it is putting my life at risk in case of an accident.
Nov 20, 2024
Seat belt use to automatically unlocks in mid drive, sometimes over a speed bump, sometimes during a turn, sometimes for no reason at all. Now seat belt won't lock at all.
Jul 18, 2024
Driver seat belt buckle don't lock all the time and sometimes comes un-buckled while driving
Oct 30, 2023
THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. *TR
Jun 01, 2020
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL. IT FIRST CAME UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET. AFTER THIS THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO MAKE IT CLICK INTO PLACE.
Apr 28, 2020
+ 18 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
21 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V883000 (AIR BAGS), THE FUEL TANK COVER AND TRUNK COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA MALL OF GEORGIA AT 770-674-6083 (LOCATED AT 3505 BUFORD DR, BUFORD, GA 30519) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AND LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE. THE DEALER HAD NOT CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,162.
Mar 08, 2019
CAR IS ROTTEN IN THE SPARE TIRE AREA, THOUGHT MINE WAS THE ONLY ONE BUT SEEN A LOT OF CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. FLORIDA AREA
Feb 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING TYPE NOISE NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,039. UPDATED 05/24/16*LJ *TR
Apr 15, 2016
MANY YEARS AGO I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT OF MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE FIX BY TOYOTA WAS TO INSTALL FLOOR ANCHORS TO HOLD THE FLOOR MAT IN A STABLE POSITION SO IT COULD NOT SLIDE AROUND. THE FIX WORKED FOR A FEW YEARS, THEN THE ANCHORS BROKE. I PAID TOYOTA FOR NEW ANCHORS WHICH AGAIN FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME. RECENTLY, THE ANCHORS AGAIN FAILED AND I WILL AGAIN NEED NEW ANCHORS TO STABILIZE THE FLOOR MAT. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD COME UP WITH A MORE PERMANENT FIX FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED 7/20/15*CN UPDATED 11/13/15 *JS
Jun 17, 2015
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PAINT FINISH ON HOOD IS DAMAGED WITH RUST. *SMD
Jul 18, 2013
+ 16 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
19 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OR WARNING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO WESLEY CHAPEL TOYOTA (5300 EAGLESTON BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544, (813) 703-1759), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED DUE TO THE SUN ROOF BEING AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Nov 19, 2019
POWER WINDOW RECALL FROM TOYOTA IS STILL DEFECTIVE. TOYOTA ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE RECALL FOR THE POWER WINDOW RECALL FOR COMPONENT : VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR AND YET WHEN THEY REPAIR IT STILL COMES BACK. THEY REFUSE TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS AGAIN. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT CAN BREAK AGAIN ANYTIME CAUSING DEATH, ACCIDENTS, OR SERIOUS INJURY! TOYOTA OF GLENDALE IN CA REFUSED TO REPAIR MY RECALL AFTER IT RECURRED(ALL THEY HAD TO DO IS TIGHTEN THE BOLTS). [XXX] CALL ME IF YOU HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND WE CAN HAVE A NEW RECALL ON TOYOTA. I ALSO CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID TUFF LUCK...I HAVE IT RECORDED... THEY SIMPLY REFUSED TO ADMIT THEIR RECALL CORRECTION IS NOT A GOOD CORRECTION!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Dec 07, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TOYOTA RECALL NOTICE 08V162000 VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON JULY 21, 2010 AND WAS STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE RECALL SINCE THE GLASS WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000.
Jul 22, 2010
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR A WINDOW REPLACEMENT AFTER IT BLEW OUT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. *TGW THE CONSUMER SENT IN THE RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Apr 06, 2010
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. *TR
Aug 24, 2009
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
18 complaints
EXACTLY APPEARANCE AS IN CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10311317. I AM WRITING TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT I HAVE RESOLVED AN ISSUE MYSELF BECAUSE I KNOW THAT NETHER DEALERSHIP NOR PRIVATE MECHANICS WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROPERLY TROUBLESHOOT AN ISSUE. I WOULD GUESS THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN TOLERANCES BETWEEN GUIDES OF BRAKE PADS AND CYLINDER SLOTS. PADS ARE TOO TIGHT SITTING IN CYLINDER, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO BRAKE AND GETTING THEM ALMOST GET STACKED CLOSE TO ROTOR. THIS CAUSING UNEVEN ROTOR WORMING, VIBRATION AND HUMMING SOUND. IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS. USING GRINDER I HAVE REDUCED THE SIZE OF PAD GUIDES. 2 MINUTES OF WORK. ISSUE IS GONE AND NEVER RECURRED. *TR
Nov 28, 2010
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN BRAKES VIN# [XXX] BRAKES ARE SURGING FORWARD. HAVE TAKEN TO MECHANIC GARAGE AND TWICE TO TOYOTA DEALER AND NOTHING CAN BE IDENTIFIED. BRAKE ISSUE HAPPENS ONCE A WEEK OR EVERY SO MANY MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AS THERE IS NO INDICATION AS TO WHEN OR WHERE THIS WILL HAPPEN. ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN STOPPING THE CAR AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT CAR JUMPS FORWARD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW TOYOTA COROLLA 2003 MODEL IN NOV 2002. AROUND A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, IT STARTED PRODUCING AN UNUSUAL SOUND WHENEVER I HIT THE BRAKES. IT HAS SINCE PROGRESSED FROM A BARELY AUDIBLE (EXCEPT TO THE DRIVER) "KNOCKING" SOUND TO,AT SOME POINT, A VERY NERVE-WRACKING "THE CAR IS GOING TO BREAK APART" KIND OF SOUND WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I CALLED THE DEALER TO CHECK IF IT WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF A SIMILAR CASE. I ALSO ASKED A FORMER TOYOTA MECHANIC, NOW RUNNING HIS OWN PRIVATE SHOP, TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM; HIS ONLY ANSWER WAS THAT IT WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR COROLLAS FROM 2003, SINCE THEY RE-DESIGNED THE CAR THAT YEAR. EVEN HIS OWN ASSISTANT MECHANIC HAD A LATER TOYOTA COROLLA WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, AND THEY HAVE GIVEN UP TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS ASSESS THE SOUND, OPEN UP THE BRAKES, RECOMMEND AND CHANGED PADS, EVEN ROTORS. THE SOUND DISAPPEARS WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN NEWLY "OPENED" AND TAKEN DOWN FOR CLEANING, BUT AFTER A WEEK OR SO, THE SOUNDS RETURN, ALTHOUGH THE MECHANICS HAVE REPEATEDLY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR BRAKES WORK WELL AND ARE SAFE. BUT DON'T THE SOUNDS INDICATE A PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM MAYBE? I ONLY WRITE NOW BECAUSE OF A NEWS ITEM THIS MORNING THAT SAID TOYOTA PLANS TO RECALL COROLLAS FOR A BRAKE-RELATED PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
THE REAR BRAKES ON MY 2003 COROLLA HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS AND HAD BEEN ADJUSTED. STILL WHEN YOU BRAKE, IT STILL MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. PADS HAVE BEEN CHANGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TEMPORARILY THE GRINDING NOISE WILL GO AWAY AND AFTER ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS IT RETURNS. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SOMEONE FIXED THE PROBLEM, NOW ITS BACK AGAIN. *TR
Apr 28, 2008
VEHICLES INFRONT OF ME STEPPED ON BRAKES SUDDENLY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES WITH NO RESPONSE. TAPPED SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN AND TRIED HOLDING DOWN WITH NO RESPONSE AGAIN. TRIED TO SWERVE INTO SUICIDE LANE TO AVOID HITTING CAR THAT WAS 30 YARDS IN FRONT OF ME AND WAS FORCED TO HIT CAR AS VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP OR EVEN SLOW DOWN. BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. *TR
Dec 20, 2007
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16 complaints
VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH ENGAGES STARTER ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHEN TURNING THE KEY. AFTER A UNSPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME HAS LAPSED, THE VEHICLE WILL ENGAGE STARTER AND START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AROUND TOWN.
Apr 12, 2017
INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL FAILS TO LIGHT UP IN THE STATIONARY POSITION FOR APPROX. 15 SECONDS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND VEHICLE IS MOVING INSTRUMENT DISPLAY MAY NOT COME ON.
Apr 12, 2017
RECALL INCOMPLETE. PARTS ARE NEVER AVAILABLE. DEALERS ALWAYS HAVE THEM BACK-ORDERED.
Aug 02, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
Nov 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15V043000 (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 04, 2015
+ 11 more complaints for this component
TIRES
12 complaints
OUR COMPLAINT IS WITH A TIRE ON OUR CAR. THE TIRE IS A MIRADA BRAND, SPORT GTX, SIZE IS 195/65R15. DOT NUMBER IS 4UN9 WITH DATE CODE 6AH5111. TIRE IS MANUFACTURED IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE CAR IS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. TIRE WAS MOUNTED ON RIGHT REAR OF CAR WITH NOTHING IN CAR BUT DRIVER AND ONE(1) SUITCASE OF CLOTHES. TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL AT APPROX.70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HWY. 26 WEST OF COLUMBIA, S.C. ON 7/7/2014. DRIVER HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT 2.5 HOURS, ALL ON GOOD DRY AND CLEAN PAVEMENT, NO OBSTACLES WERE ENCOUNTERED TO RUN OVER AND DAMAGE TIRE IN ANY WAY, AND AIR PRESSURE IN TIRE WAS SUFFICIENT. TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW AND HAD AT TIME OF FAILURE APPROX. 30K MILES. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN REST OF TRIP WITH SPARE INSTALLED, WE HAVE FAILED TIRE IN OUR POSSESSION. WE ARE CONCERNED WITH ANY LACK OF OVERSIGHT ON TIRES AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. AS THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF FAILURES LIKE THIS IN THE PAST THAT I AM AWARE OF. TIRE SALES PEOPLE WHERE I PURCHASED THE SET ON OUR CAR HAS SAID THEY ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE THESE TIRES ANY LONGER, SO WE HAD TO ACQUIRE A DIFFERENT BRAND TO REPLACE THE FAILED TIRE. *TR
Jul 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VALVE STEMS ARE INSTALLED ON A SET OF SUMOTOMO TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO A FAULTY VALVE STEM. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE, AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF A VALVE STEM RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE P195 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER ALSO NOTICED DEBRIS COMING FROM THE TIRE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED. IN ADDITION, THE SHIELD THAT COVERS THE WHEEL WELL WAS DISINTEGRATED. THE DRIVER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO TWO LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS, BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC WAS PROVIDED FOR THE TIRE BLOW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE TIRE BE SHIPPED TO THEM FOR INSPECTION. AFTER THE INSPECTION, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INFORM HER OF THEIR DECISION. THE FIRESTONE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ASSIST HER WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,994 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,203. UPDATED 03/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/23/09.*JB
Jan 21, 2009
THE FUDAL CARAT ASSURO TIRES BLOWOUT ON THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRE IS ONLY 15 MONTHS OLD WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. *TR
Nov 20, 2007
I HAVE TOYOTA COROLLA 2003. FLETCHER JONES TOYOTA REPLACED ALL TIRES ON DECEMBER 11, 2004 AND INSTALLED NEW GOODYEAR TIRES ON THIS CAR. ON MAY 17, 2005 I DROVE THIS CAR ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES/HOURS AND SUDDENLY LOSTED CONTROL. I REDUCED SPEED, BUT COULD NOT CONTROL CAR AND IT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE LEFT REAR TIRE BECAME FLAT. I CONTACTED GOODYEAR (CLAIM #766745). IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOODYEAR, NOTHING WRONG WITH TIRE. IT JUST LOSTED SEAL. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRE. GOODYEAR AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY DIXIELAND (776 SOUTH BLAFF STREET, ST. GEORGE, UT 84770) RESEALED TIRE. TIRE SIZE IS 185-65-R15 AND IT IS NOT IN YOUR LIST.
May 19, 2005
+ 7 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
ROUGHLY TWO YEARS AGO, JANUARY 2013 ACCORDING TO THE LETTER, I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR. THE LETTER STATES THAT THE RECALL IS STILL IN INTERIM STATUS, SO THERE IS NOTHING I AM ABLE TO DO AS OF YET. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECKING THE STATUS OF NOT ONLY THIS RECALL, BUT ANOTHER I RECEIVED A YEAR LATER. THERE HAS YET TO BE A CHANGE IN THE STATUS OF EITHER SAFETY RECALL. I FEEL THAT I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY PATIENT IN WAITING FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE POTENTIAL EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS IN MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM STILL HAD YET TO BE REMEDIED.
Jun 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE REVERSING AT 15 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND EAR LOSS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
Jun 22, 2015
THE RECALL HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR OVER A YEAR AND THEY STILL SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL. IT IS BECOMING APPARENT THAT THEY DON'T INTEND TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.
May 26, 2015
THIS CAR IS NOW 12 YEARS OLD WITH TWO ACTIVE RECALLS INVOLVING SRS AND AIRBAG SYSTEM. TOYOTA KEEPS MODIFYING RECALL IN WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SCHEME TO RESET THEIR "REASONABLE" TIME CLOCK. IT IS APPARENT THAT THERE ARE ENOUGH OF THE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS TO INSTALL IN NEW CARS, YET THERE IS A CONTINUOUS DELAY IN REPAIRING THE OLDER AUTOS NOW ON THE ROAD. ATTRITION IS NOT A FIX, AND THE VALUE OF MY CAR IS DOWN WITH THE CURRENT REMEDY OF "DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT", AND MY SAFETY IS BEING COMPROMISED. BY ANY SENSIBLE SCALE, TOYOTA'S "REASONABLE TIME" TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION HAS LONG PASSED. MODIFYING THE RECALL SHOULD NOT RELIEVE MANUFACTURERS OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Apr 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD BOOMING NOISE SUDDENLY EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AREA. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS RETRACTED AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE PLASTIC BUCKLE COVERS FOR THE SEAT BELTS CAME APART. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SENSORS WERE FLASHING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Apr 10, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
I DO NOT OWN THIS VEHICLE. IT WAS TRADED IN TO ORLAND TOYOTA (ORLAND IL) WHEN I PURCHASED MY 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA ON 08/04/2018. I HAVE REPEATEDLY TOLD THE NHRA REPRESENTATIVES BY MAIL AND BY PHONE THAT I NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE. I'M SICK OF THIS. REMOVE MY NAME AND ADDRESS FROM YOUR RECORDS ASAP [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
May 08, 2021
THE GLASS SUNROOF ON MY VEHICLE SHATTERED. THE IS NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. I HAD NOT USED THE CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK.
Jul 03, 2019
THIS TOYOTA WAS TOTALED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JUNE 28, 2017. THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE FRONT AND SIDE. AIR BAGS SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED BUT NEVER DID. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WAS HIT BY SOMEONE SPEEDING AND GOING THROUGH A STOP SIGN.
Oct 30, 2017
DRIVER EXPERIENCED A SURGE IN UNCALLED FOR ACCELERATION WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CAR STOPPED AFTER THIS SURGE AFTER HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION AND BECAME NORMAL. THIS WAS NOT REPEATED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES.
Sep 25, 2015
OUR TOYOTA HAD A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS. THE DEALER INSTALLED A HARNESS AND ECM. WHEN THEY RECHECKED THE SRS SYSTEM THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR B1811 FOR SPIRAL CABLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS REPAIR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT THAT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IS PART OF A RECALL WITH OTHER TOYOTAS BUT NOT THE SAME YEAR AS MINE. OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THESE AIRBAGS AND I'M WONDERING WHY MY TOYOTA IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL? I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ESPECIALLY SINCE MY 17 YEAR OLD SON IS NOW DRIVING THE VEHICLE! THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR FOR US!
Dec 03, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
7 complaints
AFTER TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED THE AIRBAG, THE CAR AUDIO STOPPED FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHEN I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALER, THEY SAID THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME AND HANG UP ON THE PHONE. MY EMAIL TO TOYOTA COMPANY WAS NOT RETURNED.
Mar 07, 2021
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAGS WERE REPAIRED, BUT SOME ELECTRICAL DOES NOT WORK. *JS
Jul 11, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL.THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VCU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jan 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V043000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 15V286000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ
Oct 26, 2015
THIS FORM REQUIRED I ENTER AN INCIDENT DATE . THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT.I ENTERED THE INCIDENT DATE OF THE DATE OF MY RECALL NOTIFICATION.AFTER 6 MONTHS AND SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS TO MY DEALER, TOYOTA HAS STILL NOT CORRECTED THE ISSUES ADDRESSED IN THEIR RECALL NOTIFICATION. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAFETY RECALL NHTSA #15V043. MANUF.RECALL #D3B RECALL DATE JAN. 27 2015. I RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN APPROX FEB 2015( I AM MEDICALLY DISABLED) AND THEN CALLED IN FEB 2015 MY LOCAL STADIUM TOYOTA TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL MAINTENANCE.ALWAYS THEY HAVE BEEN EXCEEDINGLY COURTEOUS AND COMPETENT WHEN I'VE USED THEM FOR OIL CHANGES AND ANOTHER RECALL SERVICE.THEY TOOK MY NAME/TELE NUMBER AND SAID THEY WILL CALL ME BACK WHEN THE SPECIFIC PARTS COME IN ......WHICH IS GENERALLY WHAT THE LETTER DOES SAY.("..WE WILL SEND ANOTHER NOTIFICATION ONCE PREPARATIONS ARE COMPLETE") I CALLED BACK STADIUM TOYOTA MAY 18 2015.THEY SAID THEY"WILL CALL ME TO SCHEDULE.... I CALLED BACK AGAIN JUNE 22 2105.THEY SAID THEY"WILL CALL ME TO SCHEDULE.... I WAS CALLED BY A GAL FROM STADIUM TOYOTA DO GENERAL MAINTENANCE THE WEEK OF JULY 23 2015 & TOLD HER I WAS ONLY INTERESTED IN THIS PARTICULAR RECALL ISSUE.( I SERVICE MY CAR ELSEWHERE BECAUSE,UNFORTUNATELY, STADIUM IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MY SSDI BUDGET) SHE TOLD ME SHE WOULD HAVE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALL ME CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. JULY 27,2015, I DID TRY TO LEAVE A COMPLAINT VIA THE TELEPHONE COMPLAINT NUMBER BUT HUNG UP AFTER "HEAVY VOLUME" .NOW I AM LEAVING THIS COMPLAINT ON YOUR INTRANET.I DID VERIFY THAT THIS PARTICULAR RECALL IS THE ONLY OPEN RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.WHAT A GREAT WEB SITE THIS IS !!!
Jul 27, 2015
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
7 complaints
P0446- EVAPORATE SYSTEM VENT CONTROL CIRCUIT I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY WHEN I NOTICED THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TURNED ON. I WENT TO A MECHANIC THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VAPOR CANISTOR HAD AN ISSUE BUT THAT, THATS COMPLETELY THE CAR MANUFACTURES PROBLEM BECAUSE THE PART# VC4079 IS UNDER LIFETIME WARRANTY SO IT SHOULDN'T BE DAMAGED.
Mar 19, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AT A TRACK EVENT AND MY ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK, MY OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE IT BACK TO MY PARKING SPOT, LOADED IT ON A FRIENDS TRAILER AND GOT IT HOME. I CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF MY OIL BEFORE LEAVING BUT WE FOUND OUT IT WAS DUE TO OIL STARVATION.
Jan 04, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HOT AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
Aug 14, 2015
I WAS DRIVING TO GO TO SCHOOL AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE IS BURNING OIL DUE A RING OR RINGS TORN UP. ONE MECHANICS MENTIONED THAT HE HAS HAD SEVERAL COROLLAS 2003 COMING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOW I AM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT BURNS A LOT OF OIL AND THE ENGINE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. *TR
Oct 19, 2014
I WAS DRIVING MY FATHER'S CAR. AFTER DRIVING CAR APPROX.14 MILES HOME FROM A RESTAURANT, I PARKED IT IN THE CARPORT. LESS THAN 15 MIN LATER I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND SAW THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BLOWN AND FLAMES WERE SEEN UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SOON FOLLOWED BY FLAMES COMING OUT THE TOPSIDE OF THE HOOD. AFTER REALIZING IT WAS OUT OF CONTROL, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAD NO INDICATION OF PROBLEMS FROM LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL, NO DIFFICULTIES DRIVING THE CAR, I DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING ON THE TRIP HOME OR ANY OTHER TIME I CAN REMEMBER. ALL RECALLS RECEIVED WERE RESPONDED TO AT PETERSON TOYOTA IN FTCOLLINS, COLORADO. OIL CHANGES WERE DONE REGULARLY. BRAKES WERE INSPECTED THE LAST OIL CHANGE IN MAY OR JUNE AND WE WERE TOLD THEY WERE STILL OK. *TR
Sep 16, 2014
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
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 TRANSMISSION. JUST 6 WEEKS AGO I HAD THE CLUTCH REPLACED. AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR
Mar 13, 2012
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, A TOYOTA COROLLA 2003 ON JULY 12 AND WHILE DRIVING IT TURN ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NEXT MORNING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IN A HIGHWAY THE CAR TURN OFF. I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT WAS TOO EARLY IN THE MORNING, AFTER COUPLE ATTEMPTS THE CAR TURNED ON, I CALL A TOYOTA PLACE, WHERE I DO ALL MAINTENANCE OF MY CARS, AND AFTER I CALLED I WENT THERE SO THEY CAN RUN A TEST. THE RESULT WAS SHIFT SOLENOID "E" MALFUNCTION. THE WORKER TOLD ME THAT MOST LIKELY THE PROBLEM IS THE COMPUTER, THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT ON THE COROLLA 2006 NOT 2003. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS. HE TOLD ME TO FILE A COMPLAIN SO I DON'T KNOW WHERE. *TR
Jul 17, 2011
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA PURCHASED IN 2002 WAS TOLD TODAY I NEED A BRAND NEW ENGINE. MY CAR HAS 102,000 NOT OLD AT ALL WELL MAINTAINED GOT SERVICES WHEN NEEDED. NO ONE CAN EXPLAIN WHY MY ENGINE HAS GONE BAD. I JUST WONDER HOW MANY OTHER ENGINES HAVE GONE BAD THIS SOON?? THE LAST TIME SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR IT ENDED UP BEING A RECALL A FEW MONTHS LATER HAD TO HAVE A REAR AXLE REPLACED. *TR
May 01, 2007
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA EXPERIENCED ROLL BACK.*MR WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT CAR SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARD. THE CONSUMER PUT THE BRAKE DOWN AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE CAR KEPT ROLLING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. *BF *NM
May 06, 2005
MY WIFE PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE PURCHASED IT BECAUSE OF ITS IMPLIED ECONOMY. BUT DESPITE THE OWNER'S MANUAL CLAIMS THAT THE CAR CAN USE 87 OCTANE OR HIGHER, SUCH IS NOT THE CASE. IN TWO WORDS, ROTTEN EGGS. IN TWO OTHER WORDS, HYDROGEN SULFIDE. AS WE DECELERATE TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN, IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN, OR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS SET TO INTAKE OUTSIDE AIR, THE ODOR OF ROTTEN EGGS IS OVERPOWERING. (NOTE THAT IF THE AIRFLOW PATTERN CONTROL IS TURNED TO EITHER PARTIAL OR TOTAL WINDSHIELD DEFROST, THE CONTROL WILL AUTOMATICALLY ENFORCE FRESH, OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE.) WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE SERVICE MANAGER DIDN'T BAT AN EYELASH. JUST OPENED A DRAWER AND PULLED OUT A SHEET OF PAPER WHICH STATES THAT TMC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM, AND WILL DO NOTHING TO REMEDY IT. THE PAPER FURTHER SUGGESTS THAT I SHOULD CHANGE BRANDS OF GASOLINE (WE HAD ALREADY TRIED THAT) OR CHANGE TO A HIGHER GRADE OF GASOLINE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO WRITE UP THE PROBLEM ON A REPORT. I CAN ATTEST, THE ROTTEN EGG ODOR DOESN'T ABATE IF 87 OCTANE FUEL IS USED - EVEN AMOCO WHICH PURPORTS TO BE BETTER THAN THE REST. SEARCHING THESE TOPICS VIA GOOGLE, I FOUND A DISCUSSION SUGGESTING THAT THE CAUSE WAS/IS A CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUNNING TOO HOT - PROBABLY DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SURE ENOUGH, THIS VEHICLE HAS THE FIRST CATALYTIC CONVERTER (THERE ARE TWO, IN TANDEM) IS COUPLED DIRECTLY TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. FURTHER, THERE IS NO ROOM TO MOVE THE UNIT BACK, AND, SINCE THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WELDED, ANY MODIFICATIONS TO IT WOULD PROBABLY NEGATE MY WARRANTY. MY '88 COROLLA USES THE SAME 87 OCTANE FUELS, FROM THE SAME BRANDS (THAT WE'VE TRIED ON THE '03 COROLLA) AND DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMERS DESERVE A BETTER PRODUCT THAN THIS. MY SON'S '02 HONDA CIVIC DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WHY SHOULD WE - AND OUR FELLOW ROAD USERS BEHIND US AND TO THE SIDES OF US - BE FORCED TO TOLERATE THIS DEPLORABLE STENCH?
Jan 15, 2004
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DISTORTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW, CAUSING VEHICLES TO APPEAR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LEHMAN TOYOTA/SCION, MIAMI, FL, 305-652-4442) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS QUOTED AN UNAFFORDABLE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ *JS
Aug 08, 2017
TL* 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.
Feb 19, 2016
THREE INCIDENTS - 2ND OCCURRED IN MAY 2014, 3RD IN AUGUST 2014. VERY LARGE, CLEAN CRACKS KEEP APPEARING IN THE SAME SPOTS ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH NO POINT OF CONTACT. THEY BEGIN FROM THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THE HEAT VENTS START AND IN A U-SHAPE COME OUT OR AT THE TOP MIDDLE - BEHIND REAR VIEW MIRROR - WHERE HEAT VENTS START - LIKE A SMILEY FACE TO NEARLY THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD OR A LINE DOWN DIRECT FROM MIDDLE OF WINDOW. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS USING THE HEATER . THE SECOND TIME AND 3RD TIME IT WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT BUT NOTHING WAS STOLEN, NO OTHER DAMAGE AND NOTHING TO INDICATE A POINT OF CONTACT SUCH AS A ROCK OR SHARP TOOL. FULL CRACKS APPEAR ALL AT ONCE - CLOSE TO ENTIRE HEIGHT OF WINDOW AND ARE NOT GRADUAL. REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD FIRST TIME AT MY COST AND NEED ANOTHER REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATELY AS TWO LARGE CRACKS ARE IMPAIRING VISIBILITY, TAKE UP THE WHOLE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE WINDOW AND CONCERNED FOR SAFETY WITH UPCOMING ROAD TRIP. LOOKING FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE TO BUY AS ALREADY HAD 2 OTHER RECALLS WITH THIS VEHICLE. NEED TOYOTA TO REPLACE 2ND WINDSHIELD AS THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Aug 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Sep 18, 2012
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AS WELL AS THE FOUR PASSENGERS WAS INJURED. THE INJURY DETAILS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 3V133000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE REMEDY PART REMAINED UNAVAILABLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,641.
Jul 29, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON CRUISE CONTROL ON A HIGHWAY (APPROX. 60MPH) IN MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA S. SUDDENLY, IT STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND STARTED SWERVING. I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER-STEER BUT LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CRASHED FRONT-END INTO THE GUARD RAIL, THEN THE CAR STARTED SPINNING AND I BELIEVE IT MUST HAVE HIT THE GUARD-RAIL FURTHER DOWN. THE FRONT IS DEMOLISHED, THE DRIVER SIDE WAS BENT IN SO COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FULLY, THE BACK BUMPER WAS GONE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS HEAVILY SCRATCHED. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *TR
Jul 11, 2010
ON APRIL 27, 2006 MY DAD STARTED THE ENGINE TO GO TO CHURCH AND THE CAR ACCELERATED IN PARKING POSITION. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND STARTED AGAIN, ONCE STARTED IT DROVE FINE. THE SAME DAY WHEN MY DAD WAS COMING FROM CHURCH HE STARTED THE CAR AND WHEN HE PUT IT IN DRIVE THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF AND ITT BOLTED OUT AND WENT OVER A PILE OF SAND THAT WAS ON THE SIDE ON THE ROAD. THE CAR FLIPPED AND STOPPED AGAINST THE FENCE OF A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY DAD WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. HE WAS LUCKY TO HAVE HIS SEAT BELT ON. I'VE REVIEWED OTHER COMPLAINTS AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO MANY TIMES TO JUST BE A RANDOM DEFECT. I HOPE THIS ACCIDENT IS INVESTIGATED TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DEATHS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. *JB
May 01, 2006
WHILE ROLLING TO A STOP BETWEEN TRAFFIC SIGNALS FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVVED ITSELF UP AND BOLTED FORWARD CREATING A 3 VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I HIT THE BRAKE WHEN I FELT THE INITIAL SURGE, BUT STILL HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. SEAT BELTS WERE WORN IN EACH VEHICLE AND MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED OVER $4,500 IN DAMAGE AND WON'T RUN WHILE IT SITS AT AN AUTO BODY SHOP, THE NOSE AND BUMPER ARE BADLY DAMAGED. I WAS TOLD THIS SOUNDS LIKE "UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION" . THE VEHICLE IS AWAITING THE PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *JB
Mar 25, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
My mother got in the car and as soon as the car was put on drive, the car accelerated to its max potential, but when she attempted to hit the brakes they did not respond. So max acceleration, on its own, and brakes did not work. She ended up in the hospital for 9 days suffering a broken rib, front teeth missing, they had to sew her tongue back together, both cheeks shattered, broken clavicle and she has a hole right under the back of her skull. Miraculously, after she flipped to the side and took out two trees, the third tree flipped her back to right side up, and stopped the vehicle completely.
Mar 12, 2025
I WAS PARKING AT ABOUT 3 MPH, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOWLY EASE THE CAR TO A STOP AT THE PARKING SPOT. THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. I HIT A POLE AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TERRIBLE FRONTEND DAMAGE. I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA AND IT IS OVER 188,000 MILES.
Apr 19, 2018
WE WERE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. MY WIFE GOT INTO THE CAR, PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK, AND PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY BACKWARD WITH THE ENGINE REVVING AND NO EFFECT FROM THE BRAKES, AND HIT A POLE. WITH THE ENGINE STILL RACING, MY WIFE THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, STILL WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND IT SPED FORWARD RUNNING INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND THERE WAS NO EFFECT WITH PUSHING ON THE BRAKE. THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS PUSHED FORWARD ABOUT A FOOT HITTING A GUARD RAIL IN THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE.
Feb 28, 2017
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK, DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, I STARTED TO BRAKE. INSTEAD OF DECREASING IN SPEED, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND EVERYTIME I WOULD PUSH THE BRAKE, MY CAR WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED (UNINTENDED ACCELERATION). WITHIN THE SPAN OF ABOUT 3 MONTHS, THIS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED A TOTAL OF 5-6 TIMES, MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *JS
Dec 31, 2014
STEERING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN EVEN THOUGH FORCE WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AND HE ADDED ADDITIONAL FLUID. THE CONTACT RESUMED WITH THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Oct 24, 2013
I HAVE A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA AND HAVE NOTICED A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE CAR VEERING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 50 - 60 MPH. I AM A CAREFUL DRIVER SO IT'S NOT ME! IT'S ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE OR WHEN A SEMI TRUCK PASSES ME, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S RAINING. I JUST HAD THE TIRES RE-BALANCED, ROTATED, AND THE BRAKE ROTORS RE-SURFACED, ALL OF WHICH THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN CLEVELAND TN CLAIMED WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DID NOT. I TOOK A TRIP FROM CLEVELAND TN TO ATLANTA GA ON SATURDAY AND THE CAR WAS VEERING ALL OVER THE PLACE AT CERTAIN PARTS OF THE HIGHWAY. I SORT OF WONDER IF IT'S BECAUSE OF THE BODY DESIGN THAT TOYOTA STARTED USING IN THIS MODEL OF CAR BECAUSE IT SITS HIGHER UP OFF OF THE ROAD THAN PREVIOUS COROLLAS, AND EVEN HIGHER THAN A HONDA ACCORD WHICH IS A BIGGER CAR. IT'S EITHER JUST FAULTY BODY DESIGN OR A STEERING PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 19, 2010
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT WE GOT HER A YEAR AGO. SINCE SHE HAS HAD IT SHE HAS MENTIONED SEVERAL TIMES TO HER FATHER AND ME THE STEERING SEEMS TO BE DIFFICULT AT TIMES. WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR MECHANICS WHEN IT WAS IN FOR AND OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATING BUT THEY COULD NOT SIMULATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, NOW WE SEE THAT IT IS A PROBLEM FOR THE 2009 AND 2010 COROLLAS IT MAKES ME WONDER IF THE SAME DEFECT COULD BE CAUSING HER STEERING PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 22, 2010
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2005, I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS, AT CERTAIN TIMES IT IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN THE LANE BECAUSE OF THE STEERING. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE CAR IS BEING PUSHED BY WIND, EVEN IF THERE IS NO WIND. I NOTICED AN ARTICLE ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT IN 2009-2010 TOYOTA COROLLA'S HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED IT FOR YEARS WITH MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA CE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LENSES ON THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HAVE BECOME OPAQUE, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE OPACITY OF THE LENS INTERFERES WITH THE LIGHT. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 3/11/09 *CN UPDATED 03/13/09. *JB
Feb 09, 2009
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM ,AND THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE LOW BEAMS ON.*AK
Jul 28, 2003
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA ARE UNSAFE ON THE DIM SETTING. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE GREAT, BUT I CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. THERE HAS TO BE SOME CORRECTION TO MY LIGHTS BEFORE I RUN INTO SOMETHING AND MAYBE HURT SOMEONE OR MYSELF. WHAT CAN I DO. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE COMPLAINT DEPT. TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS, PLEASE HAVE THIS CORRECTED.*JB
May 07, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED, WHICH POSED A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN UTILIZING THE WASHINGTON STATE FERRY. FERRY REGULATIONS REQUIRED HEAD LIGHTS TO BE DISENGAGED WHILE RIDING. TS THE VEHICLE HAD NO OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. *TT *JB
Nov 15, 2002
SEATS
4 complaints
1. OUR SON WAS IN AN END-OVER-END ROLLOVER CRASH, WITH HIS SEAT BELT FASTENED. 2. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BENT, EJECTING HIM INTO THE BACK SEAT, WHERE HIS NECK WAS BROKEN. 3. THE CAR WAS TOTALED, AND HE DIED 20 DAYS LATER. *JB
Sep 30, 2005
REAR HEAD RESTS TOO BIG AND BLOCK VIEW IN THE REAR WINDOW. I NEED TO REMOVE THE REAR HEADRESTS TO DRIVE THE CAR IN THE SUMMER TIME WHEN AIR CONDITION IS ON. CAR SEATS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE. *JB
Feb 20, 2005
WHEN SNAPPING THE DRIVER SIDE BACK TO NORMAL, UPRIGHT POSITION, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE LATCH WAS NOT CENTERED IN THE BACK OF THE SEAT. *PH ALSO, THE SEAT CAN BE PULLED ON THE SIDE WITHOUT THE LATCH AND THE SEAT EASILY MOVES OUT. *LA
Apr 29, 2004
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR, AND UNFORTUNATELY CAN'T RETURN IT. THE REAR HEADRESTS ARE HUGE, BLOCKING ABOUT 1/3 OF THE VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW AND MAKING BACKING UP AND LANE-CHANGING RISKY. SIMILAR COMMENTS ARE FOUND BY OTHERS ON INTERNET CAR REVIEW SITES. RELYING EXCLUSIVELY ON MIRRORS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED. CAN THEY ISSUE SMALLER REAR HEADRESTS? I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HITTING SOMEONE. IF I HAD A BIG BOX IN MY REAR VIEW AREA, BLOCKING A SIMILAR SPACE, I PROBABLY WOULD GET TICKETED BY THE COPS FOR A SAFETY VIOLATION. WHY IS THIS NO DIFFERENT? I ALSO WONDER IF, BECAUSE OF THIS VISIBILITY PROBLEM, I WILL BE ABLE TO UNLOAD THIS CAR ON ANYONE BUT A TOYOTA DEALER WHEN I SELL IT . (ANOTHER PROBLEM: THE "A" PILLAR (BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND LEFT WINDOW) IS HUGE, BUT I MAY GET USED TO IT, AS I SUSPECT MY PROBLEM IS DUE TO HAVING DRIVEN AN OLDER CAR FOR MANY YEARS. SOME LEFT-SIDE TRAFFIC (E.G., CYCLISTS, CHILDREN) THAT MIGHT FALL INTO THIS "BLIND SPOT" AND THE VIEW WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS TYPICALLY ARE OBSCURED BY THE THICKNESS OF THIS AREA. IF I WERE TALLER, PUTTING THE SEAT BACK WOULD HELP, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT PUTS ME TOO FAR FROM THE PEDALS. THOUGHT I'D MENTION THIS, IN CASE OTHERS HAVE TROUBLE WITH IT.*AK
Jun 23, 2002
WHEELS
3 complaints
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.
Jun 15, 2017
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. *JB
Dec 13, 2006
THE CONSUMER WANTED TO ROTATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS JACKED UP FOLLOWED BY CHANGING THE TIRES. WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO DISMOUNT THE TIRES FROM THE DRUMS, THE WHEEL/RIM WAS STUCK. THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC FOR ALL THE WHEELS. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE END WAS THE SAME SIZE AS THE CENTER HOLE IN THE WHEEL AND WAS FROZEN TOGETHER. THERE WAS A LITTLE HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE DRUM, THAT WAS ADDING TO THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO GET A HAMMER AND REPEATEDLY BEAT UPON THE WHEELS TO DISLODGE THEM. *AK *SC
Feb 07, 2005
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, A LOUD SCRAPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED OFF OF THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Nov 20, 2014
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR SPRING (STRUTS) WERE RUSTED AND VEHICLE WAS IN DANGER OF COLLAPSING. *SMD A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE STRUTS WERE NOT COATED, AND THAT WAS USUALLY DONE AT THE FACTORY, WHEN ASSEMBLED. *JB
Mar 26, 2014
PURCHASED NEW, 9/03/02. AT 15,470 MILES, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN LESS THAN ONE DAY.
Jun 07, 2005
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I received a recall notice, scheduled an appointment and then went to Bev Smith Toyota in Fort Pierce, FL. My appointment was for 9:30 AM. I decided that as long as I was there, I would get my oil changed (normally I do not use dealer oil changes because they are expensive, but since I was there anyway...). At 11:10, I was presented the bill for the oil change and told that they refused to service the airbag. There was some garbage on the floor of the passenger side that the service manager claimed rendered my vehicle unsafe to work on. I pointed out that no one asked me to clean out the front seat when I scheduled the appointment, that the items were there at 9:30 when received the car, and that the car apparently was safe enough for them to perform an overpriced oil change. I offered to remove the items (it later took me all of 3 minutes to clear the area). The service manager refused and refused to complete the recall work. He still demanded payment for the oil change and was unwilling to compensate me for my wasted time.
Jul 15, 2022
IT WAS RECALLED FOR AIRBAGS TWICE,AND WINDOWS DROPPING DOWN TWICE. IT IS BEING USED STILL.
Oct 25, 2017
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
RECEIVING CODES P0440 AND P0446, VEHICLE HAS 118244 MILES CURRENTLY. BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A SLIGHT SMELL OF FUMES, WHILE DRIVING. REPLACED FUEL CAP FIRST PER AUTOPARTS STORE DIAGNOSTICS AND HAD CODES CLEARED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SMELL REAPPEARED. A WEEK LATER REPLACED FUEL FILLER PIPE AND VENT HOSES. SYMPTOMS RETURNED, SAMES CODES REGISTERING. HAD CODES CLEARED BUT LIGHT RETURNS. HAVE READ THAT CERTAIN TYPES OF THE SAME MODELS AND YEAR VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR ECM REPLACEMENTS, IF THIS IS THE ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS NO ONE ELSE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO SOLVE THIS MYSTERY.
Jan 23, 2019
LEAKING GAS TANK DUE TO CORROSION. TANK REPLACED AT A COST OF $1305.81.
Mar 28, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS. THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED ONLY THE PAINT OF THE CAR IS PEELING. *TR
Feb 26, 2018
A VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF STREET WITHOUT RUNNING OR LIGHTS ON. OUR VEHICLE HIT PARKED VEHICLE IN REAR AND SMASHED FRONT IN SO NOT DRIVABLE BUT AIRBAGS DID NOT EMPLOY AT IMPACT. POLICE OFFICER VERIFIED THE DRIVER SIDE AT LEAST SHOULD HAVE EMPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER IS SORE AND BRUISED BUT NOT NEEDING MEDICAL TREATMENT TO OUR KNOWLEDGE (AT THIS POINT) THERE ARE TWO RECALLS REGARDING MISFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS ON OUR VEHICLE BUT THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE :-(
May 31, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, NOTICED BAD SMELL. STOPPED AND CAME OUT FROM THE VECHICLE AND IT STARTED ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Mar 20, 2016
THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. CAR ENGINE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I CANNOT DRIVE CAR BECAUSE I CANT PASS SMOG EITHER (DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT). I HAVE FILED TWO FORMAL COMPLAINTS WITH TOYOTA. TOYOTA REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANUFACTURING. DEFECT. I AM EXPECTED TO PAY OVER $2000 TO REPLACE A CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT THEY KNOW IS DEFECTIVE. (EXCERPT FROM ONE COMPLAINT I FILED) THERE WAS A RECALL ON MATRIX AND COROLLA: TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR 2005 TO 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA'S AND MATRIXES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE. THE RECALL NOTICES STATES THAT AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN ITS CIRCUITRY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, HARSH SHIFTING, AND STALLING AND/OR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. I HAVE A 2003 MATRIX XRS WITH A 2ZZ-GE ENGINE WITH A CONTINUOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HARSH SHIFTING, STALLING AND RANDOM FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS DONE ON THE VEHICLE TO PASS SMOG INSPECTION OVER THE PAST 5 OR 6 YEAR AND HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. THE LIGHT STAYS OFF JUST LONG ENOUGH TO PASS THE SMOG TEST AND IS THEN RETURNED TO ME WITH THE LIGHT STILL ON. I HAVE PAID A TOYOTA DEALER $95 TO RUN DIAGNOSTIC ALSO. THEY SAID THE ECM IS CORRUPT AND CAN'T BE FLASHED AND THE CAT HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR OVER 2K! I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION FROM YOU'RE QUALITY DEPARTMENT AS TO WHY TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE THE ECM BEING REPLACED ON THE ENGINES STATED IN YOUR RECALL NOTICE AND NOT ON MY TYPE OF ENGINE. WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS DETAILED IN THE RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE. TOYOTA STATED AFTER BOTH COMPLAINTS THAT THEY CANNOT HELP ME OR FIX THE PROBLEM. I MUST PAY FOR SOLUTION MYSELF. DOES SOMEONE NEED TO DIE IN A CRASH BEFORE THIS IS ADDRESSED? *JB
Sep 03, 2013
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
2 complaints
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN AT 69,811 MILES HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN AT 152,000 MILES. TOYOTA NOTIFIED AT THEY DECLINED TO PROVIDE REPAIR AGAIN AT THERE EXPENSE. I HAD A HONDA GO 250,000 AND NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CONVERTER. THERE HAS TO BE AN INHERENT PROBLEM IN THE ONE IN MY TOYOTA COROLLA !! ALSO OTHER RECALL ON AIRBAGS THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX.
Oct 08, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.
Aug 28, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
CAMELBACK TOYOTA TOOK CARE OF A RECALL ON THE WIRING HARNESS AND SINCE THAT DATE I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS - LOST MY KEYLESS ENTRY, LOST MY SPEEDOMETER, LOST MY HORN. D & B AUTO FOUND SOME PROBLEMS AT THE TUNE OF $428.70 (GOT MY HORN, SPEEDOMETER AND KEYLESS ENTRY WORKING AGAIN - THIS WAS 8/12/13). THEN APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER, MY CAR WOULD START LURCHING AND FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND I WOULD LOOSE MY SPEEDOMETER - NO ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ONE - WE TRIED SEVERAL TIME TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG - D & B AUTO CHECKED OUT MY SPEED SENSORS AND FOUND THEM TO BE OKAY AND SUGGESTED IT WAS MY INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TOLD ME TO CALL DICK'S SPEED-0-TECH - I DID AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT COULD NOT BE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA - SUGGESTED I CALL SAM'S COMPU -TECH - I DID AND HE SAID HE COULD NOT HELP ME UNTIL AN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IN THE MEANTIME I FOUND [XXX] THE TECH AND HE FOUND THE ECD CONNECTOR (E8) NOT FULLY SEATED (LOCKED) - NOT THIS IS AFTER THE RECALL BY CAMELBACK TOYOTA AND THEN I STILL HAD THE PROBLEMS OF THE CAR LURCHING, GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND LOOSING MY SPEEDOMETER SO [XXX] THE TECH CAME BACK AND WE SPEND APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS CHECKING OUT THE INSTRUMENT CHANNEL AND GUESS WHAT WE FOUND (DONE BY CAMELBACK TOYOTA) - FIRST HE LOOKED AT THE WIRING UNDER MY DASH AND SAID "THIS IS NOT FACTORY" AND THEN WE FOUND 6 ZIP TIES HOLDING THE WIRES GOING INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX AND AGAIN HE STATED THIS IS NOT FACTORY. WE FOUND THE WIRES WOULD NOT STAY IN THE BOX BECAUSE IT HAD OBVIOUSLY BEEN TWISTED - SO WE FIXED THEM AND THE CAR HAS BEEN OKAY SINCE - THIS WAS 10-20-14. NOW YOU ARE TELLING ME I HAVE ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS - I CANNOT GO THROUGH ALL THIS CRAP AGAIN SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 31, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60-65 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF: ALL INDICATORS IN THE DASHBOARD TURNED OFF/WENT TO ZERO AND THERE WAS NO WAY OF ACCELERATING. I HAD TO SOMEHOW PULL OVER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. WHEN FINALLY ON THE SIDE LANE THE ENGINE JUST TURNED BACK ON. MY HUSBAND WOULD NOT BELIEVE THIS BUT WE NOW FOUND AN ARTICLE ON WWW.SPIEGEL.DE THAT RELATED TO THIS. HENCE MY REPORTING IT NOW. *TR
Mar 19, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
ODOMETER FAILURE DUE TO TOYOTA BUILDING AND INSTALLING A DEFECTIVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. *TR
Dec 15, 2010
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING FILING COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA CORPORATION FOR HEADLIGHTS MELTING AND ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDING TO BE REPLACED *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WHEN SHE TRIED TO USE THE REMOTE. THE DEALER HAD TO DISMANTLE THE DOOR PANEL AND INSTALL A NEW LOCK DEVICE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY WORK ON THE PART OF TOYOTA. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO GO OUT, UNTIL FINALLY, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED. *JB
Oct 18, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2010, WHILE TRYING TO PARK MY TOYOTA COROLLA 2003, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY CRASHING INTO A FENCE CONTINUED BY CRASHING INTO SOME WOODEN PALLETS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR. MY DAUGHTER A FEW WEEKS BEFORE NOTICED THAT THE CAR WILL STAY ACCELERATED TO A MINIMUM OF 1800RPM. THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT ACTIVATED AND I DID NOT RECEIVED MAJOR INJURY. MY NECK WAS HURTING FOR A WHILE. I WAS LUCKY BECAUSE THERE WERE TWO PROPANE TANKS FOLLOWING THE FENCE. MY SON NOTIFIED TOYOTA IN PUERTO RICO AND FILED A COMPLAINT #CR12287. HE WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS BECAUSE IT DID NOT HAVE AN ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND THAT THE GAS IN MY CAR OPERATED BY A CABLE. THE AUTO SHOP MECHANICS THAT REPAIRED ALL THE FRONT DAMAGE OF THE CAR NOTICED THE CAR ACCELERATOR TOO HIGH. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010 THE CAR WAS PICKED UP BY MY SON AND WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA FOR INSPECTION. THE TOYOTA EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CONVINCE MY SON TO SIGN AN AUTHORIZATION TO ACCESS ALL THE DATA IN THE CAR COMPUTER MEMORY BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE DATA TO THE CUSTOMER. MY SON REFUSED TO SIGN THE RELEASE FORM. WAITING FOR THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION. *TR
Nov 25, 2010
DEAR NHTSA, I PURCHASED A 2003 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED TOYOTA COROLLA LE ON 9/17/05. I LOVE THE CAR, AND IT GETS EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE. HOWEVER, I RECENTLY ENCOUNTERED A COUPLE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR: -THE CAR STALLS AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND SPUTTERS AND JERKS LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. -THE RESUME FUNCTION ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS OCCASIONALLY, BUT NOT ALL OF THE TIME. I'VE TAKEN IT TO TWO TOYOTA DEALERS IN THIS AREA, BUT THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON 12/16/05, I'M TAKING THE CAR BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM, AND HOPEFULLY THEY WILL FIX IT. *JB
Dec 14, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE DIAGNOSTIC SAID IT WAS THE O2 SENSOR WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND CAME BACK ON AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. A MECHANIC CHECKED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I READ WHERE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS DON'T GO BAD BY THEMSELVES, THEREFORE THE PROBLEM HAS TO STEM FROM A MANUFACTURES DEFECT AND WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR CONTINUAL REPAIRS. *TR
Jan 04, 2010
PURCHASED CAR NEW ON 10/4/02. WITHIN A MONTH NOTICED A VERY SIGNIFICANT SULFAR ODOR EXPECIALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS PARTICULARLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY TELL ME THAT NOTHING IS WRONG. THEIR EXPLANATION IS THAT SOME GAS STATIONS PUT ADDITIVES IN THEIR GAS THAT CREATE THIS ODOR.. THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING FURTHER TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FILLER NECK AND GAS CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE, SO THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,670. UPDATED 3/24/09 *CN UPDATED 03/27/09.*JB
Mar 04, 2009
MY CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PIPE SUB-ASSY, FU. THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK DETECTED. EVAP MALFUNCTION. *TR
Apr 20, 2008
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 31, 2004
CAR STALLS (GAS PEDAL DOES NOT RESPOND) WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO WHEN SLOWING TO A LOW SPEED AND THEN ACCELERATING. THIS HAS CAUSED US TO ALMOST BE HIT SEVERAL TIMES IN THE SIDE AND IN THE REAR. MOST OF THE TIME WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR WITH TIRE MARKS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON AND FLASHES. THERE IS NO WAY TO PREDICT WHEN THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF THE ACCELERATOR WILL HAPPEN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE ALMOST EVERY TIME WE DRIVE. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN YOU START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO GO YOU HEAR DINGING SOUNDS AND FEEL AND HEAR BUMPS AND GRINDING NOISES. 2 LIGHTS COME ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. 1 READS VSC TRAC AND THE OTHER READS TRAC OFF. IF YOU STOP AND RESTART THE ENGINE IT WILL EVENTUALLY STOP DOING IT. SOMETIMES THIS IS AFTER 1 RESTART AND SOMETIMES IT HAS TAKEN 5 AND 6. ON DAY IT WOULD NOT STOP NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU RESTARTED AND WE HAD TO DRIVE WITH LIGHTS ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 DIFFERENT TIMES.
Feb 15, 2003
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I was driving as usual and suddenly the air bags exploded inside the dash causing damage to the passenger window and the front crystal. Seconds after the drivers airbag also opened and consequently the alarms. I did not impact anything and the car won’t start again.
Jun 30, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
While driving on the highway (I-75) in Michigan on April 2, 2022 the sunroof exploded for no apparent reason.
Apr 03, 2023
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I barely bought the car and I looked at the odometer and it’s at 126,000 and I serched and it has more then 300,000 i need help
Jan 10, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My car is accelerating when my foot is off of the pedal and when in park, it is revving like I am pressing down on the gas pedal. I put it in reverse to test it to make sure I was experiencing what I just thought had happened. As soon as I put the gear in reverse, and released my foot from the break, the car spead down my driveway. I breaked, put gear in drive, and when I released my foot from the break pedal, again it sped up almost crashing into my house. When I put the car in park, the engine became louder as if I was pressing down on the gas pedal. I checked the pedals below. The rug or nothing else was near the pedal, as can happen at times. This morning I tested it out again on my way to work. It was a repeat of yesterday. The car is speeding up without me putting my foot on the drive pedal, by me simply lifting my foot of of the break. And when I park, it gets loud as if I am pressing on the gas pedal. This is very dangerous and I am afraid to drive my car until I can get it to a mechanic.
Sep 23, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I AM WRITING WITH CONCERN TO SEE IF THE RECALL ON MY DAUGHTERS 2003 TOYOTA AIR BAG ISSUE WAS TRULY FIXED, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WHERE ACCORDING TO EVERYONE'S OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE IF THE RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE BY THE COMPANY WHO STATES THEY DID THE REPAIR ??
Feb 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I'VE TRIED TO REPORT BOTH ITEMS TO TYSONS TOYOTA IN THE PAST. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAS "EXPLODED" IN, ONCE WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR. I'M ON MY THIRD WINDOW AND IT RATTLES WHEN THE WINDOW IS PARTIALLY OPEN. I FEAR ANOTHER EXPLOSION. SECOND, THE PAINT ON THIS BLUE CAR HAS RUSTED AND PEELED ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK. WHEN I GOOGLED THE YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, AND COLOR, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF 2003-04 CARS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT. DESPITE BEING AN OLDER CAR, THERE ARE MANY STILL ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA CLAIMS THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WITH SO MANY OCCURANCES, ONE WOULD THINK TOYOTA WOULD LOOK INTO THE QUALITY OF BLUE PAINT USED. IT WOULD COST OVER $900 JUST TO HAVE THE ROOF AND TRUNK REPAIRED AND REPAINTED. THE SIDE BACK PANELS ARE NOW BEGINNING TO RUST. I SAW WHERE SEQUOIA WHITE SUVS WERE AFFORDED FREE REPAINTING BECAUSE OF A SIMILAR ISSUE. (IF SOMEONE CAN AFFORD A SEQUOIA, THEY COULD PROBABLY AFFORD TO GET THEIR CARS REPAINTED!)
Nov 14, 2020
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
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
Jul 02, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ODOMETER STOPPED AT 299,999 TRIP A AND B ODOMETER WORKS FINE...
Nov 07, 2019
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE SUBMITTED PAPERS OF NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AND ALSO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURES MY VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME. WHEN I FIRST OBTAINED IT, IT HAD NO STRUTS NOR DO MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY WHEN I GET INTO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. I AM UNABLE TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP AND GET MY VEHICLE CHECKED BUT BECAUSE IT'S NON OPERATING AT THE MOMENT. I DO HOWEVER HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR A CAR INSPECTION AT MY HOME IF YOU GUYS WERE TO SEND SOMEONE TO COME TAKE A LOOK AT IT.
Feb 24, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL I'VE BEEN HIT WITH THIS CAR SEVERAL TIMES IN VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND NO AIR BAGS POP OUT AT ALLL
Sep 01, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY SMOG LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON EVEN AFTER I HAVE IT REPAIRED. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR THAT I HAVE AND SHE GOT THE RECALL ON THE ECM AND THEY REPLACED IT AND SHE DID NOT HAVE TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO PASS THE CA SMOG. I REPLACED IT ALREADY AND IT IS SUPER EXPENSIVE...1,600!! LAST YEAR I HAD MY CAR SERVICE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT COST ME 1,000. AFTERWARDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN. THEY ARE SAYING I HAVE TO HAVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED AGAIN. I FEEL THIS IS UNFAIR IF MY FRIEND HAD THAT CONTROL MODULE REPLACED AND NO LONGER HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM LIKE I AM HAVING. I BELIEVE IT COULD BE THE MECHANISM IS FAULTY. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALL OVER AGAIN. I DID NOT DRIVE THAT MANY MILES. PLUS IN CA THEY SAID THEY WOULD GIVE US MONEY TOWARDS THE REPAIR BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT AND I WAS LED TO BELIEVE I COULD GET 500 PLUS 800 SO I THOUGHT I WOULD BE PAYING THE BALANCE AFTER 1300 WHICH WOULD HAVE STILL BEEN 300 PLUS BUT I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET 500 TOWARDS THE REPAIR SO I STILL HAD TO PAY 1,100! IT REALLY BOTHERS ME BECAUSE MY FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON AND THEY RECALLED IT AND REPLACED IT SHE HAS NEVER HAD TO REPLACE HER CATALYTIC CONVERTER YET BUT I AM NOW HAVING TO DO IT TWICE! SHE HAS HIGH MILEAGE PERHAPS MORE THAN I HAVE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME.
Jul 03, 2017
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILURE (SAFETY DEFECT) -- 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. EXCERPTS FROM MY E-MAIL TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A. INC. FOLLOW: "THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HAS RECENTLY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE REAR HUB AXLE BEARINGS DUE TO A HUMMING NOISE, AT A COST OF OVER $1,000.00. THIS RECOMMENDATION HAS FLOORED ME AS THIS TYPE OF REPAIR FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 90,000 MILES DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE QUALITY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. APPARENTLY, THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD AS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (NHTSA #10015608) WAS ISSUED." THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER SUBSEQUENTLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ISSUE ADDRESSED IN MY E-MAIL ABOVE, CREATING CASE # 1703301220. DESPITE TOYOTA HAVING ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #00105 ON THIS VERY MATTER, THE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CUSTOMER CENTER CLEARLY STATED IN A SUBSEQUENT PHONE CALL THERE IS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE, NO CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION, AND NO-RECALL ISSUED. AFTER CONTACTING THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER, I WAS RELUCTANT TO REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FOR ALMOST $1,000.00 IF THE ONLY ISSUE WAS WITH HUMMING WHICH BLENDED IN WITH NORMAL ROAD NOISE. BUT THE MECHANICS AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS SUBSEQUENTLY WARNED ME THAT FAILURE TO HAVE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED MEANT I WAS DRIVING A CAR WITH A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WITH A SIGNIFICANT PROBABILITY OF WHEEL FAILURE (I.E. THE BEARING(S) COULD COMPLETELY FAIL AT ANY TIME AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF THE CAR). I THEN AUTHORIZED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2017 TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS (AT MY EXPENSE). ONE CANNOT BUT WONDER HOW MANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS IN CONNECTION WITH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE OCCURRED WITH TOYOTA COROLLAS FOR DRIVERS WHO UNKNOWINGLY DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES WITH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED OR FAILED.
May 18, 2017
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ECU SERVICE CAMPAIGN/ TAKATA / REQUEST FOR SPIRAL CABLE REPLACEMENT BY DEALER HOLMAN TOYOTA-SCION MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 856.866.1740 (P) 856.866.0083 CUSTOMER #19139 PLEASE REVIEW TOYOTA MANUAL TO CONFIRM IF REPLACEMENT OF ALL COMPONENTS OF AIR BAG AND ECU ARE REQUIRED OR SUGGESTED TO BE REPLACED AFTER COLLISION BY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS DURING THE REPAIR PROCESS PRIOR TO RELEASE BY INSURANCE CLAIM.
May 15, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
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.
Mar 27, 2017
SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE VIA MAIL REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN JUNE OF 2016. I CALLED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHO HAS PERFORMED RECALLS IN THE PAST ON MY VEHICLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. ON JUNE 13TH, 2016 I SPOKE TO A REP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE OUT OF PARTS AND WOULD CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS WERE IN, APPROX 4-6 WEEKS. ON JULY 13TH, 2016 I PLACED A FOLLOW UP CALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN AND THEY WOULD CALL ME IN APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS. TO THIS DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL THAT THE PARTS ARE IN; THEREFORE I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS TOYOTA DEALER HAS REMEDIED THIS RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. I HAVE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS ON THE NHTSA.GOV WEBSITE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER. THE SPECIFIC TOYOTA DEALER THAT HAS NOT HAD THE PART IS: AUTOLAND TOYOTA, 170 US 22, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ 07081 (800)288-6526.
Jan 28, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HORN INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED. ALSO, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 273,000.
Nov 02, 2016
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER AND AIRBAG RECALL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR CONDITION WORKED PERFECTLY WELL, PRIOR TO VISITING THE DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED A RELAY SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 02/02/16*LJ UPDATED 10/20/2017*CN
Jun 29, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS AND BELT TENSIONER DEPLOYED IN VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN ANY COLLISION. *SMD
Jun 03, 2015
AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V043000 (AIR BAGS), 14V312000 (AIR BAGS), 13V029000 (AIR BAGS), AND 08V162000 (VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 29, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN 9/2007 THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WENT OUT ON MY MANUAL 2003 COROLLA. CONVENIENTLY, IT WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I SPENT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF $ REPAIRING. AGAIN, IN MARCH 2015 THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH ARE GOING OUT ON MY MANUAL VEHICLE. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND NUMEROUS OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE 2003 MANUAL COROLLA THAT WAS APPARENTLY FIXED IN THE 2004 VERSION. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES. THEY WILL DO NOTHING. THEY TOLD ME TO EMAIL THE NHTSA AND YOUR AGENCY WOULD DETERMINE A RECALL. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PUT THIS PROBLEM ON THE RECALL LIST. I (AND NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS) HAVE BEEN STRANDED ALONG THE HIGHWAY AND IT IS NOT SAFE! *TR
Mar 27, 2015
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
RECALL ID # 75947 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW IS FALLING OUT PLACE AGAIN. PREVIOUS RECALL WHEN IT WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME ISSUE WAS IN 2008. SUMMARY: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE TO THE COMPONENTS BECOMING LOOSE AND POSSIBLY RATTLING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WHEN OPERATING THE POWER WINDOWS. *TR
Feb 09, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN MY 2003 COROLLA.I TRIED TO KICK THE PEDAL LOOSE AND COULD NOT.I ENDED UP GRABBING THE KEY AND SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN TO AVOID LOSING CONTROL ON THE SNOW COVERED ROAD AND HITTING TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME.I LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD LOST NORMAL FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT IN THE COLD WEATHER,EVEN THOUGH I HAD CLEANED THE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY SOME MONTHS EARLIER.I BELIEVE MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN MY SITUATION.THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED ME FROM AN ACCIDENT WAS MY MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE OF CARS ENABLING ME TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jan 07, 2015
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 04/2014 I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA COROLLA 2003 TO GO WORK AND AFTER FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING CAR WAS START SHAKING TOO MUCH AND STOPPED AT MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT IT WAS GOOD WITH NO PROBLEM BUT I FOUND AT THE DASH BOARD LIGHT WAS SHOWING AIR BAGS LIGHT. ON SEPTEMBER 12/2014 I WENT TO LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TO INSPECT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY FOUND AIR BAGS SPIRAL CABLE IS DAMAGE , THEY ALSO NOTIFY ME FAULTY FUEL SYSTEM. IT IS VERY MUCH COST EFFECTIVE FOR ME TO REPAIR. *TR
Oct 30, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT STILL ON AFTER TOYOTA DEALER REPLACE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JUN 20, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V350000 COMPONENT(S): AIR BAGS *TR
Aug 21, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS HIT ON FREEWAY AND KNOCKED UP ONTO CENTER DIVIDING WALL OF FREEWAY, APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TWISTED AND UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO TOTAL VEHICLE AND ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE DENIED. AFTERMARKET PARTS NOT RELATED TO VEHICLE WERE PLACED ON VEHICLE INCLUDING WRONG STEERING, FRAME, WRONG BRAKES, WRONG EVERYTHING, AND MANY OTHER FRAUDULENT PARTS INCLUDING ABS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE FOR WHICH I PAID EXTRA ABOUT $5600. ALL COMPLAINTS TO REPAIR COMPANY, ALLSTATE INSURANCE, AND TOYOTA OF ORANGE WERE DENIED ALTHOUGH VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. EXAMPLE BRAKES NEVER WORKED, AND LOCKED AND SKIDDED AT 2-5 MILES PER HOUR WHICH WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON ROAD. IN MAY, I TOOK VEHICLE FOR SMOG TEST AND WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS VISUAL INSPECTION TEST DUE TO NON APPROVED AFTER MARKET PARTS ON VEHICLE NOT RELATED TO TOYOTA. AT THIS TIME SPECIFICALLY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS NOT AN APPROVED PART. ONLY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE UNTIL 2012 WHEN VISIT TO ARIZONA. NO ONE WILL HELP ME REGARDING THIS MATTER, AND I CANNOT GET TAGS AND REGISTRATION. I AM DISABLED AND IMMEDIATELY NEED MY VEHICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER AS NOT ONLY IS VEHICLE UNSAFE, BUT I HAVE NO RECOURSE AND NO PLACE TO TURN. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
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. *TR
Apr 09, 2014
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF COMING TO A STOP WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS KNOCKED OUT. I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE WHEN BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE CAR.. I RAN INTO SOMETHING WHICH CAUSED ME.TO.STOP.. AND CAUSED MORE DAMAGE ON THE OUTSIDE AND RIGHT TIRE.. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT BEFORE OR HAVE I HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS. *TR
Jan 25, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT TOLD WHAT CAUSED THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 04/14/14 MA UPDATED 04/18/14 *JS
Dec 06, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
1. ELECTRICAL: DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP AFTER ROLLING THEM DOWN. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BUTTON WAS NOT BROKE...& PHYSICALLY WORKED WHEN PUSHED DOWN OR PULLED UP BUT DID NOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW BUTTON ACTUALLY BROKE/CAVED IN WHEN PUSHED TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN. ONCE ROLLED DOWN...IT WOULD NOT ROLL UP. 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER: AIR CONDITIONER BARELY BLOWS ANY AIR OUT OF VENTS. WHEN SET ON "HIGHEST FAN OPTION"...U CAN HEAR IT WORKING & CAN FEEL COOL AIR BUT U HAVE TO HAVE YOUR FACE 2 INCHES IN FRONT OF VENT TO FEEL IT. 3. SEAT BELTS: PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT CLICK/LOCK INTO LOCKING DEVICE TO KEEP SEATBELT ON. DON'T KNOW OF ANYTHING BREAKING IT...JUST WOULDN'T "CLICK" INTO LOCKING DEVICE ONE DAY. *TR
Oct 08, 2013
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THIS IS THE THIRD RECALL NOTICED I HAVE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA. THE FIRST ONE, WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YRS AGO FOR THE WINDOWS, THE SECOND APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO FOR BRAKE PEDDLE, AND THE MOST RECENT (SAFETY RECALL NOTICE - INTERIM NOTICE, JUNE 2013. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING IN THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN LATE 2002. HOW MANY TIMES IS THIS VEHICLE GOING TO BE RECALLED? AT WHAT POINT WILL TOYOTA MAKE SOME SORT OF ACCOMMODATION FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND WORRY? PLEASE NOTE, I HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT WITH THESE ISSUES. HOWEVER, I COULD NOT SUBMIT FORM WITHOUT ENTERING A DATE. *TR
Jun 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
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. FYI THE FIRST RECALL WAS FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR SO THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL PARTS ETC BUT OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 30, 2013
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA S. THE CONTACT WAS IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 153,000.
Mar 13, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE FUEL TANK LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK LINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,097. UPDATED 03/08/11 *BF UPDATED 11/22/11 *CN
Nov 02, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
CHROME ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES IS COMING OFF CREATING A CUT HAZARD. *TR
Jun 14, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA LE WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2003 HAD A ACCELERATION PROBLEM, I TOOK IT TO THE OAKBROOK TOYOTA WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS ALL IN MY HEAD AND MOREOVER THE ELECTRONICS FOR THIS FUNCTION WAS FACTORY INSTALLED AND THERE WAS NOTHING THE DEALER COULD DO WITH IT. THIS WAS THE LAST TIME I WENT TO THIS DEALER.THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE FROM 500 RPM TO 2000 RPM IN IDLE THIS WOULD LURCH THE CAR FORWARD AND THE ONLY WAY I COULD DRIVE THIS CAR WAS TO CHANGE THE CERAMICS BRAKE PADS EVERY 10000 MILES. IN 2007 THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND BROKE THE REAR BUMPER OF A HYUNDAI SANTAS FE AND CRACKED MY BUMPER TOO I TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THE POLICE OFFICER THAT I WAS STOPPED AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, IT DID NOT HELP I WAS GIVEN A TICKET AND TOLD TO TELL MY STORY TO THE JUDGE, LUCKILY THE LADY I HIT DID NOT SHOW UP IN COURT AND I WAS DISCHARGED BUT THAT DID NOT MAKE MY INSURANCE COMPANY ALL STATE FROM RAISING MY PREMIUM AND I STILL HAVE THE CAR AND STILL HAS THE HIGHEST PREMIUM. THE CAR IS USED FOR RUNNING ERRANDS LOCALLY. *TR
Apr 04, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) PURCHASED 2003, TOYOTA, COROLLA, VIN: [XXX] WITH DAUGHTER. VEH WAS PURCHASED FROM TOYOTA OF ORANGE IN CA. TWO DAYS LATER A HIT AND RUN DRIVER FORCED VEH TO SKID ACROSS FIVE LANES ON INTERSTATE 10 IN ONTARIO, CA, AND LANDED ATOP CENTER DIVIDER. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO REPAIR SHOP AND "REPAIRED" AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5-8 MONTHS. HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS NEVER PROPERLY REPAIRED, AND I COMPLAINED TO BOTH TOYOTA , AND TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY, ALLSTATE, BUT TOYOTA ADAMANTLY STATED THE VEH WAS WITHOUT PROBLEMS. THE CAR WAS CONTINUALLY IN THE SHOP FOR THE BRAKES. EVENTUALLY THE CARPET CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO BECOME STUCK AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS FORCED TO REACH DOWN WHILE THE CAR MOVING AND PULL THE CARPET WITH BOTH HANDS TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR. STEPPING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT HELP. NEITHER TOYOTA REPAIR NOR ALLSTATE WOULD HELP RESOLVE OUR COMPLAINTS SINCE 2003, WE WERE SIMPLY TOLD THAT THE VEH WAS FINE. ADDITIONALLY I BELIEVE THE FRAME IS BENT, LACK OF INTERLOCKING BRAKES CAUSING SKIDS, BRAKES ARE SOFT AND DROP TO FLOOR, AND POOR STEERING COLUMN. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT INVOLVING NEAR MISS ACCIDENT EPISODES. THE CAR SKIDS IF GOING AS LITTLE AS 5-10 MILES PER HOUR. I OFFERED TO GIVE THE CAR AWAY TO ANYONE WHO WAS WILLING TO INVESTIGATE MY COMPLAINTS, ALL TO NO AVAIL. I JUST RECENTLY LEARNED THAT ONE OF THE PROBLEMS I HEARD IN THE BRAND NEW CAR WAS A HOLE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. TOYOTA CONTINUALLY DENIED THIS FOR 5-6 YEARS, THEN BY ACCIDENT A VERY YOUNG NEWLY EMPLOYED STAFF AT TOYOTA OF ORANGE, INFORMED US THAT OUR COMPLAINT ABOUT LOUD AIR SOUNDING NOISE WAS A HOLE IN THE EXHAUST, WHICH HAD BEEN CONTINUALLY MAKING THE NOISE, AND BURNING OF EYES (MIGRAINES). THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED EVERY 2-4 MONTHS OR LESS UNTIL I JUST REPORTED LESS FREQUENTLY. THE CAR IS NOW NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. CURRENTLY IT NEEDS SOME BRAKES, ROTORS, DRUMS, CALIPERS, AND SHOCKS AS ALWAYS. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA THIS MORNING WHEN SHE REPORTED THAT THE CARS BRAKES DIDN'T APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS RESULTED IN A PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. IT WAS A FRONTAL CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEED, THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
ACCELERATOR PEDAL PROBLEM ON TOYOTA COROLLA 2003. THE FLOORS MATS USED TO COME ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR AND MAKE DRIVING UNSAFE. I CHANGED THEM TO BUY DIFFERENT BRANDS OF FLOOR MATS AND FINALLY I STOPPED USING THE FLOOR MATS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I SEE NO MENTION OF THE 2003 COROLLA IN THE RECALLS AND SURPRISED BY IT. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I DROVE MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA IN HIGHWAY YESTERDAY, WHEN I TOOK BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF STOP, AND LOST THE CONTROL TO HIT RIGHT SIDE OTHER CAR, AND THEN DROVE TO SNOW PILE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME EVENT, BUT THIS TIME MY CAR GOT CRASH, MY CAR WAS PICK UP TO INSURANCE DESIGN REPAIR STORE. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
1. 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEATBELT STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS INSERTING INTO THE LOCK AT 90K MILES OR MY 6TH YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED IT 2. OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME 3. NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE, CAUSE OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Feb 14, 2009
STEERING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE BOLT HOLDING THE PULLEY FOR THE BELTS SNAPPED AND WEDGED IN THE ENGINE - SO FAR 2 1/2 DAYS BY THE DEALER AND THEY STILL CANNOT REMOVE THE BOLT. I THINK THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE BOLT. *TR
Dec 11, 2008
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I OWN AN '03 TOYOTA COROLLA WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. AT THE 45,000 MILE MARK MY REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH ON A NEWLY PAVED CITY STREET - THERE WERE NO POTHOLES OR OBSTRUCTIONS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ATTRIBUTED THE FAILURE TO BE "CLIMATE BUT NO EXCUSES." THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD "ROTTED" (RUSTED) OUT. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THIS WAS NOT ALL COMMON. I JUST SPOKE TO A TOYOTA MECHANIC WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE - HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM BUT SAID IT WAS POSSIBLE. HE ALSO QUESTIONED WHETHER THE UNDERBODY HAD BEEN PROPERLY TREATED ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. HE WOULD NOT EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN IN SUCH A YOUNG CAR - MORE LIKELY WITH A 10 YEAR OLD CAR. I DID NOT GET TO VISUALLY SEE THE BROKEN, ROTTED PARTS. TOYOTA REPAIRED THE PROBLEM AT MY EXPENSE - $604 - AND THEY RECENTLY OFFERED ME A SETTLEMENT FOR $301. THE PARTS REPLACED WERE THE REAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS. THIS ISSUE ALSO RAISES CONCERN FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TR
Nov 17, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
POWER LOCKS - BEGINNING IN 2006, THE DRIVER SIDE/REAR POWER LOCK IN MY 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SE BEGAN TO FAIL. THE FAILURE BEGINS WITH INTERMITTENT FUNCTIONING OF THE LOCKS - THE DOORS WILL LOCK/UNLOCK UNPREDICTABLY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A COUPLE OF REASONS - CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THE RISK OF THEFT FROM A CAR THAT FAILED TO LOCK. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE PART WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. (I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD). *NM
Jan 08, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO MAKE A RUMBLING AND RATTLING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I NOTIFIED TOYOTA CORPORATION AND THEY FLAT OUT REFUSED TO ASSIST ME OR OFFER ANY "GOOD FAITH" MEASURE OR ANY SERVICE WHATEVER TO ASSIST ME WITH THE DEFECT. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING AND WAS NOT DETECTABLE WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN FOR SERVICES AND INSPECTION. *JB
Dec 21, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE PLATED WITH A CHROME METALLIC PLATING. METAL PLATING IS POORLY ATTACHED AND STARTS FLAKING OFF OF PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE. WHEN METAL PLATING STARTS PEELING OFF, IT IS VERY THIN AND SHARP. IT HAS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS FINGERS BEING CUT / SLICED OPEN. ONE HANDLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SINCE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, THE OTHER THREE HANDLES HAVE FLAKED AND PEELED AS WELL. IN ORDER TO "FIX" TWO OF THE HANDLES, I CUT AND SCRAPED ANY REMAINING METAL PLATING OFF OF THE HANDLES TO LEAVE ONLY THE IVORY COLORED PLASTIC HANDLE. THE THIRD HANDLE IS GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE I WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE METAL PLATING SOON. *JB
Dec 15, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA FROM A CERTIFIED CAR DEALERSHIP, AND WAS SOLD A CAR THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND WAS NOT REPORTED. THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR HAS NONE OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS TO THE CAR WHICH DEPRECIATED THE VALUE OF THE CAR, BUT IT WAS STILL SOLD TO ME AS SLIGHTLY USED IN GREAT CONDITION,LOW MILEAGE AND SUPPOSE TO HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ANY ACCIDENTS, I ALSO FOUND OUT THE THIS CAR DID NOT PASS INSPECTION AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, I HAD TO BRING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES STARTING FIVE DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I TRIED GIVING THE CAR BACK AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE CONTRACT IS ALREADY SIGNED, AND BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE CAR THEY WILL ONLY GIVE $6,000 FOR THE CAR WHEN IN FACT THEY SOLD IT TO ME FOR OVER $15,000. *NM
Aug 15, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) STARTING WITH 1NX ONLY AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 8 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2002, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. AFTER EXPERIENCING A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, I BROUGHT MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA TO THE DEALER. ONE INTERESTING NOT, IS I NEVER HAD THE ESTIMATED GAS MILEAGE ON MY COROLLA, AND BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION NUMEROUS TIMES. I WOULD ONLY GET 31-33 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY AND WORSE IN THE CITY. I THINK THE BEARINGS ON THE 2003 COROLLA ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO ALSO HAS A 2003 COROLLA AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF DRIVING. OUR VEHICLES DID NOT MAKE THE RECALL, BUT ALL 2003 COROLLAS SHOULD BE INCLUDED. *JB
May 26, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ON JANUARY 7, 2006 AT ABOUT 2:30 A.M. MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] DROVE BACK HOME TO SAN MATEO FROM SANTA CRUZ IN A TOYOTA COROLLA LE OF 2003 WITH A[XXX] AND [XXX]. AS SHE DROVE ON HIGHWAY 17 NEAR SAN JOSE SHE TRIED TO STEP ON THE FOOT BRAKE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY CONTROL AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR WHILE GOING DOWN THE WINDING SLOPE. HOWEVER THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE NO BRAKE AND STARTED SPINNING WITH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT FIRST HIT THE CENTRAL CONCRETE DIVIDER THEN THE TAIL ALSO HIT THE DIVIDER AND THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. NO THIRD PARTY WAS INJURED AND NO PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT MY DAUGHTER GOT SOME BRUISES ON HER LEFT THIGH AND THE CAR ENDED UP WITH A TOTAL LOSS. MY DAUGHTER THEN UNBUCKLED HERSELF FROM THE CAR SEAT AND CALLED THE POLICE WITH HER CELL PHONE THROUGH WHICH SHE WAS ADVISED TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AT THE SCENE THE DRIVER SAID TO MY DAUGHTER THAT THE CAR GOT NO BRAKE AND HE HAD TO PUT ADDITIONAL CHAINS AND STOPPERS TO SECURE THE CAR WHILE TOWING. SURPRISINGLY NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE CAR WAS DEPLOYED IN THE ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO MY RECORDS, THE CAR WAS FULLY SERVICED BY THE DEALER, TOYOTA 101 IN REDWOOD CITY JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND AS RECENT AS A WEEK AGO THAT I HAD THE CAR'S ENGINE BELT CHANGED ALSO BY TOYOTA 101 BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING I SUSPECT THAT THERE MUST BE SOME DEFECT IN THE CAR SAFETY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS AND FOOT BRAKE. I AND MY INSURANCE ADJUSTER TRIED TO CONTACT THE MANAGER OF TOYOTA 101 BY PHONE FOR NUMEROUS TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. I SINCERELY HOPE THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT CAN HELP AND BRING THIS MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA 101 WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH AN INCIDENT DUE TO THE DEFECT. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 07, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP WAS DEFECT FROM COMPANY. LESS THAN 115 MILES LATER THE ENGINE GOES. ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANAGER AND MASTER TECHNICIAN, ENGINE LOOKED GREAT AND COULD FIND NO PROBLEM UNTIL DISCOVERED THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS WARPED AND WAS A "COMMON PROBLEM" . ENGINE AND TRANSIMISSION GONE WITHIN 115 MILES OF EACH OTHER.
Jun 22, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
IN THE MORNING, I FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PIPE BELOW REAR PASSENGER SEAT AREA OF MY CAR. THE BACKYARD I PARKED MY CAR WAS COVERED BY GASOLINE. I TOWED MY CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND LEARNED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL CRACK IN THE FUEL PIPE LINE CONNCETED THE BODY AND THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PIPE UNDER WARRANTY.
May 23, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ENGINE REPLACED AT 55874 MLS DEALERSHIP SAID "VEHICLE WAS NOT MANTAINED". EVEN THOUGH OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 55 TO 7500 MLS. 3 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING ON HWY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, WHEN I TRIED TO SLOW IT DOWN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. AFTER ABOUT 5 MILES & 3 NEAR COLLISIONS I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF HWY AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BRAKES WERE STILL LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL ACCELERATING, CAR WOULD NOT STOP! I THEN THREW CAR IN PARK AND CUT ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURING SOMEONE ELSE OR MYSELF . SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER HOOD. HAD TOWED TO DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE SAID THEIR WAS NOTHING WRONG! 2ND INCIDENT 3 DAYS AFTER GETTING CAR BACK TOOK TO DEALER AGAIN AND THEY ONCE AGAIN SAID COULD NOT DUPLICATE AND THAT THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM!THIS CAR ALMOST KILLED ME AND IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!!*AK
Dec 30, 2004
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ROTTEN EGG SMELL AND MANY STRUCTURAL DEFECTS IN THIS CAR. *JB
Dec 22, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
BRAKE FAILURE ! TRAVELIN APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL. TAP BRAKE TO RELEASE CRUISE. BEGIN COASTING. APPROACHING 4 WAY RED FLASHER. BEGIN BRAKING. NOTICE NOT SLOWING DOWN AS USUAL. BEGIN BRAKING HARDER. REALIZE NOT SLOWING DOWN. ATTEMPT TO STEER THROUGH INTERSECTION, BUT HIT TRAILER OF CROSSING VEHICLE.*AK
Aug 26, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
VEHICLE LOSES CONTROL WHEN BEING DRIVEN ABOVE 50 MPH. THIS MAINLY OCCURS WHEN BEING DRIVEN OVER A BRIDGE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
Apr 05, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA SURGED, HITTING BRAND NEW WASHER IN GARAGE, SURGED AGAIN, RUNNING UP PLANTER CURB HITTING TREE. TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALER BOTH TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE SCENARIO. WHY SO MANY PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM YET TOYOTA SAYING THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO? ALSO, HAVE PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE DROPPING OUT OF OVERDRIVE, REARVIEW MIRROR PROBLEM WITH VISOR. SO MUCH FOR THE SAYING; "YOU WON'T GET A LEMON AT TOYOTA OF ORANGE". I'M HAPPY TO SAY I HAVEN'T HAD THE SULFUR SMELL.*AK
Mar 11, 2004
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
(1) ROTTEN-EGG SMELL FROM DAY 1 (PURCHASED 9/2002) W/ COOLING OR HEATING SYSTEM FUNCTION. DEALER TOLD ME TO SWITCH OCTANE AND DO NOT USE RECIRCULATION - NO IMPROVEMENT. (2) IN 11/2003, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CAME ON IN MIDDLE OF NIGHT, DRAINED BATTERY. DEALER SAID TSB HAD BEEN RELEASED - PART ORDERED & INSTALLED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. (3) IN 1/2004, LEAKING OIL FROM UNDER CAR, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE - DEALER SAID RIGHT FRONT STRUT LEAKING & "COMPLETELY BLOWN." HAD TO BE REPLACED & CAR REQUIRED SUBSEQUENT ALIGNMENT. *JB
Feb 02, 2004
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER FAN QUITS AT RANDOM. IT DOES START BACK BUT OBVIOUSLY HAS A SHORT. IT COMES AND GOES. THE DEALER HAS STATED EACH TIME THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT ALSO HAS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. SINCE NEW THE CAR HAS MADE UNPLEASANT CLANING AND RATTLING NOISES IN THE FRONT END. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT MANY TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. IT FEELS UNSTABLE IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND UN EVEN SURFACES. I'VE ACTUALLY THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT TIRE BECAUSE OF THE CAR SWAYING SO BADLY IN THE WIND AND ON UNEVEN SURFACES. I'VE OWNED MANY SMALL CARS BEFORE AND EVEN AN OLDER COROLLA SO I'M AWARE OF WHAT IS NORMAL. IT HAS DEFINITE SUPSENSION PROBLEMS. I HONESTLY FEEL IT'S DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. I NEED HELP. THERE ARE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AS WELL. IT'S A TRUE LEMON.
Jan 15, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. NOW DASH IS FALLING APART AGAIN AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FRONT CONSOLE. LOOKS AS THOUGH WAS GLUED TOGETHER.*AK
Dec 01, 2003
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. *LA
Oct 08, 2003
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
1 complaint
2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER - COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING OR UNUSUAL CAUSE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 25 MPH. TOYOTA DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND STATES THAT VEHICLE IS DRIVABLE AND MEETS DESIGN INTENT. TOYOTA DEALER STATES THAT PROBLEM CAN NOT BE REPAIRED AND RECOMMENDS SNOW TIRES. SNOW TIRES THAT MEET TOYOTA SPECS ARE NOT COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE.*JB
Feb 27, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. *TT
Nov 15, 2002
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The 2003 TOYOTA Corolla currently has 765 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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