ToyotaCorolla2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2003 Toyota Corolla Accelerator Pedal Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 20, 2011

    Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control

    2003 toyota corolla. Consumer states problems with vehicle accelerating. *tgw the consumer stated she was traveling at the posted speed limit, when the sign ahead indicated to reduce speed ahead. The consumer reduced her speed to the posted limit by pressing down on the brake. As she attempted to brake, the vehicle continued to increase in speed and a loud noise was present. The consumer stated she continued to…

    ODI 10414271

  • November 16, 2009 · 40,056 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While attempting to exit a freeway at 50 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. After repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. After she shifted the vehicle into park, the vehicle reset itself. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician could not identify the cause of the failure. He was waiting for a response from the manager of…

    ODI 10296608

  • January 22, 2004 · 8,500 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    My 2003 toyota corolla experienced a sudden acceleration problem twice. The local toyota dealer and toyota's field technical specialist refused to believe the car would have accelerated by itself unless i had pressed the accelerator. No way!!!! They said it was impossible for the car to have picked up self-acceleration. They were unable to pinpoint any problem. This is a very dangerous situation! I was lucky nobody…

    ODI 10060870

  • September 2, 2003 · 5,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the idle position. The dealer inspected the vehicle three times and was unable to duplicate or correct the problem. *ak *scc *jb

    ODI 10038021

  • August 20, 2003

    Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission

    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

    ODI 10090161

  • December 24, 2002

    Accelerator Pedal

    Consumer stated that when trying to accelerate the pedal will stick in the idle position causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

    ODI 10001799

  • 8,550 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Consumer complained about an intermittent acceleration problem. Vehicle did not stop when applying the brakes. Consumer had to turn off the ignition for the vehicle to stop. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak

    ODI 10061745