2003 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 302
- 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 302 stored complaint records:
- 43 indicate a crash
- 31 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- issue failure · 44 records
- takata recall · 30 records
- part recall · 28 records
- recall issue · 28 records
- recall notified · 18 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving approximately 45-50 mph approaching the top of a hill, the driver crashed into another vehicle that was stopped on the road. None of the frontal air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a bruised chest and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was driven to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11281792
Air Bags
Takata inflators recall i believe i've contacted toyota numerious times about getting a rental because the parts are not in yet for my recall and they are passing the buck and making me wait. We dont feel safe to drive our car, seeing what happened on the news. I've contacted toyota and they have provided me with a toyota customer experience center case #[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
ODI 11252597
Air Bags
Takata recall - my dash airbag light has been on for about a week and it looks like there was a recall on this airbag according to consumer reports. Please advise.. Https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/toyota-recall-takata-airbags/
ODI 11231016
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the dealer (san marcos toyota, 5101 i-35, san marcos, tx 78666, [redacted]) serviced the vehicle for an air bag recall. The dealer was notified that shortly after the repair; the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer refused to service the vehicle again. The dealer was waiting for the approval of the manufacturer…
ODI 11076620
Air Bags · Structure
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
ODI 11074915
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11074673
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bags might deploy. The vehicle was taken to maita toyota of sacramento (located at [redacted], sacramento, ca 95821, [redacted]) and stated that there would be a fee for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The contact…
ODI 11163013
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL; AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.
ODI 11035426
Air Bags
I crashed my car and the airbag burst and it burned my leg and it did not inflate. I am reporting this recently because i just received a certificated letter about 'urgent safety recalls'. The car was in motion.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11075111
Air Bags
Takata recall i am the owner of the toyota corolla vehicle with the vin details supplied above. I recently stumble to nhtsa search tool where i came across how to check with my vin to know if my vehicle is among the recalled vehicles, unfortunately, my vin details supplied confirmed to me that my vehicle is one of the recalled vehicle with status showing "recall incomplete". I live here in nigeria and i use the car…
ODI 11002770
Air Bags
Took vehicle to dealer in miami for srs recall, light came on about 6 month earlier, advisor told me they replace srs control unit, but light still on and airbag are not operational, i was told probably a spiral cable needs to be replace at my expense and that is not covered. I see a lot of this same problem happening on corollas spiral cable failure. Toyota is not addressing this issue which makes srs system…
ODI 10995241
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) at marietta toyota (750 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30062 [redacted]). Several days after the recall repair, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to marietta toyota where the diagnostic results were unknown. The contact was…
ODI 11010320
Air Bags
We are a salvage yard, this vehicle was crushed may 30,2017
ODI 11074301
Air Bags
Had 2 airbag recalls completed at dealership-airbag light on dashboard was still on when jobs were completed--i was told it would cost $105 to 'diagnose' the airbag system is not safe....i should not be charged to diagnose and repair system that is faulty
ODI 10981327
Air Bags
Takata recall. Received a mailing to go to a website: www.autoairbagsettlement.com to fill out the online form & submit or mail it. There was no form online. Got someone name nancy on chat who gave me a run around. I want to file a claim and be part of the settlement. Toyota service installed sub wire harness and replaced srs ecu, 1 sensor assy, air bag, 1 harness air bag.
ODI 11012177
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. After the vehicle was serviced per an unknown recall regarding the front passenger side air bags, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken three times to claremont toyota (located at [redacted], claremont, ca 91711, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 11282364
Air Bags
Hi, i got recalled airbag for my car, 2003 toyota corolla, i took to the dealer they fixed air bag recalled. But after two months air bag red light on, still on now, then i talked to the dealer again they are charging me to check air bag light $175.00. Please advice me what do i do?? Thank you !!!
ODI 11022242
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of an unknown manufacturer air bag recall and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (maui toyota, 320 hana hwy, kahului, hi 96732, [redacted]) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 11005364
Air Bags
Takata recall i have had my airbag inflator replaced, so that my airbag will not inflate unexpectedly. But my main concern now is with the airbag. It is a safety hazard. I have a daughter that rides in the front with me. Nobody is taking care of the airbag itself. There are metal fragments in those airbags, and if i am in an accident those fragments will come shooting out of those bags which will result in serious…
ODI 10970176
Air Bags
Upon getting the ecu recall taken care of for my vehicle, i was told that my air bag indicator dash light was lit because of error code b1181 which, i was told by the toyota service representative, is caused by a worn spiral cable. He informed me that this problem could potentially cause my air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash. Earlier that day, i had the spiral cable recall remedied on my 2008 toyota…
ODI 10960209
Air Bags
Takata recall i had a recall to get airbag fixed, took to dealer, and was supposedly fixed. After a few weeks the light came back on; took back to dealer, they wanted a lot of money to check it out and fix it again. I don't have, i am a disabled veteran on a fixed income. The light has been on for about 2 years.
ODI 11245229
Air Bags
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time to be completed. Updated 12/7/2017*js
ODI 11053189
Air Bags · Horn · Seat Belts
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…
ODI 10923840
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10919856
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Ecu service campaign/ takata / request for spiral cable replacement by dealer holman toyota-scion mount laurel, nj [redacted] (p) [redacted] 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.
Crash reported
ODI 10985727