2003 Toyota Corolla Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 65
- 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.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 23 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 15 records
- accelerator pedal · 8 records
- brake pedal · 8 records
- foot brake · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- slow down · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla . While driving approximately 5 mph out of a parking space his vehicle accelerated into a pole and damaged his vehicle. The license plate also came off. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to his residence; however, the failure occurred three times. A claim was also filed with toyota. The failure mileage was 181,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10303129
Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving my 2003 toyota corolla last night and when i took my foot off of the gas pedal the car just started accelerating on its own - it did it 2 or 3 times when i pulled over and shut the car off. *tr
ODI 10293549
Vehicle Speed Control
In november of 2009 i was driving south on interstate 93 from andover in bumper-to-bumper traffic when i suddenly found that my car, a 2003 toyota corolla, was accelerating despite my using all my energy on the brake pedal. For some scary moments i was certain that i was going to collide with the car in front of me. Just as suddenly my car started to brake. However, there had been the possibility of a serious…
ODI 10315089
Vehicle Speed Control
I had unintended acceleration on toyota corolla 2003 le model. This problem happened to me two times during one year of 30,[redacted]. I suspected the cruise control system was the cause of the problem. *tr
ODI 10320192
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While making a u-turn, her vehicle suddenly accelerated to over 100 mph. As a consequence she crashed into a dump truck, and then into a pole. Two occupants receive minor injuries. There was a police report taken at the scene of the incident. The vehicle was completely destroyed. . He had not contacted the dealership or the manufacturer to-date. The current and failure…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10291202
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving on the highway, car started speeding up. Despite pushing the brake, the car would not slow down. Driver lost control due to speed and went off the road rolling the car several times. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10315903
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10320933
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving along a residential street (35 mph) and i was stopped at a stoplight. When the light changed, i began accelerating uphill. Once i reached my desired speed of 35 mph, i removed my foot from the accelerator but the car continued to increase in speed (i was still traveling uphill). I immediately put the car into neutral, pulled off to the side of the road, and turned the ignition off. Fifteen minutes…
ODI 10292642
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While approaching a stop light between 2 to 10 mph the vehicle accelerated past the light without intention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not find the problem. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10290818
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact has a 2003 toyota corolla. After proceeding from a stop light at 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 70 mph. Even after brake application. The vehicle continued to accelerate. She then shifted the vehicle into park and turned the engine off. The vehicle was towed to her home. A mechanic inspected the vehicle, but could not identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified, and she was…
ODI 10291097
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota corolla had a sudden acceleration while using cruise on highway. *tr
ODI 10311326
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2003 toyota corolla. When stopped at a stop light/ sign the car will idle up. If you do not have enough pressure on the brake the car will jump forward. This happens more when it is raining out. I took it back to the dealer, they checked it out and could not find anything wrong. I asked if i could stop in when it is raining so they could look at it than. They said yes. I stopped in on a rainy day when the…
ODI 10303201
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on an interstate highway with my cruise control engaged and my car began to accelerate beyond the speed that i had set. I disengaged the cruise control but that did not slow the car down. Next, i tried braking, which slowed the car down a little, though i needed to use an unusually large amount of force to press the brake pedal down. Once i released the brake, the car began to speed up again. I made…
ODI 10292643
Vehicle Speed Control
Our 2003 toyota corolla has twice mysteriously accelerated. First in '07 causing extensive damage to auto and property. Dealer didn't take seriously and claimed driver error that he had foot on accelerator instead of brake. Car was repaired and returned. On 1/11/10 it accelerated a second time while i was going downhill with foot on brake. Stopped car by throwing into neutral. Toyota was notified and given case…
Crash reported
ODI 10320734
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While slowing down at a traffic light, the engine suddenly revved and accelerated through the intersection. The contact immediately turned the vehicle off and restarted it; the engine reset itself. The contact called the dealership and was told that the mats were probably the cause of the sudden acceleration. The contact pulled the mats away from the accelerator pedal and…
ODI 10328740
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While slightly depressing the accelerator pedal at traffic light, there was a sudden increase in the engine rpms as the engine became louder than usual. The vehicle abnormally accelerated suddenly and crashed into a curb. The contact could not maintain control or stop the vehicle. The vehicle proceeded to accelerate up hill, crashing into a tree and immediately rolled over…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10320460
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exhaust System · Front · Labels · Rear · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
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.…
Crash reported
ODI 10319371
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated his vehicle was parked and as he turned the ignition on with his foot on the brake the vehicle accelerated into a cement wall. The vehicle's front fenderwas badly damaged.the contact stated he was injured but did not go to the hospital.the police was not called before towing the vehicle from the scene to a body repair center. At that time of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10310732
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10323667
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota corolla le revved up when brakes were applied. *kb the consumer had to apply a good amount of pressure to the pedal and eventually, he shifted the gear into neutral. The vehicle came to a safe stop and the very fast idle which may have lasted for 10 seconds had returned to normal. The dealer was unable to duplicate what the consumer had experienced. *jb
ODI 10162657
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10156567
Vehicle Speed Control
On 4/26/2006 my wife was driving our 2003 toyota corolla into a parking spot at her employment. The car did not stop when brakes were applied. She pressed the brakes hard enough to leave tire tracks on the concrete and dug through ground after jumping the curb. The car did finally stop after hitting a small tree and barely missing a light pole. At the time we believed that the floor mats\had got tangled up and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10310536
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10153712
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer complained about sudden acceleration about 5 times. Consumer has to step on the brake several times in order to slow the vehicle down.*ak *bf
ODI 10115824
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states that when he is sitting at a stop light, with his foot on the brakes, his vehicle surges forward. He states this also happens when he has her defroster on or the vehicle is heating up. He states he has taken the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic he is told that it is normal. He states that this has been happening for 2 years, and nothing has been done about it. He states that he is told that there are…
ODI 10065568