2003 Toyota Corolla Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 14
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to airbags and belt tensioner deployed in vehicle without being involved in any collision. *smd
ODI 10721944
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
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…
ODI 10451482
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
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…
ODI 10413223
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving 35 mph, the battery light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed radiator fluid leaking and stated that the engine overheated. He further stated that the serpentine belt disengaged. As of october 2, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the cause of failure was a…
ODI 10204668
Engine And Engine Cooling
My toyota corolla started making a hammering noise when pressing the accelerator i was going downhill on the expressway. I drove to the nearest town and called toyota who informed me i had to get a tow truck and get it to the dealership for service. I did so, and the next day was informed that the car's engine needed replacement as it had been damaged due to lack of oil. I was surprised since my car's last service…
ODI 10203118
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Air
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…
ODI 10104751
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 toyota corolla has been using oil since 30,000 miles. Toyota dealer said the engine needed replacing at 35,000 miles because sludge was in the head. Oil was changed between 4,000 - 5,000 miles since new. Now we must replace the engine after it was just paid off. I sincerely believe this was a default from the factory. *tr
ODI 10226083
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle is letting out fumes from the engine and through the vents into the vehicle. Driver tends to get drowsy, and her asthma tends to get worse because of the fumes.*ak
ODI 10101027
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
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…
ODI 10070756
Engine And Engine Cooling
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. There was loud knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle.*ak
ODI 10029910
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Twice while driving the car has suddenly dropped out of overdrive while coasting on flat road or going down a slight hill. In addition, the engine makes an unusual and very loud 'tingy' or high pitched reving noise when accelerating, which disappears when at cruising speed. The first incident occured about 2 weeks ago and was followed by the inability to go above 15 mph. This persisted despite pressing the…
ODI 10017079
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving 45 or 65 mph, the vehicle makes a squealing noise. The serpentine belt was replaced five times, but the noise persists. The vehicle is currently at the dealer who stated that the tension pulley was causing the belt to detach. The manufacturer stated that there is no recall due to the small number of complaints. The current mileage is 93,620 and failure mileage…
ODI 10196222
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
ODI 10068985
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10320667