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
I met with an accident in january 2013. It was really bad accident and my car got totaled. My air bag didn't open up. Now i am receiving this letter from toyota that there is some defect in airbags of 2003-2004 model. What am i suppose to do when i already met with this horrible accident? Will appreciate your response. Thank you *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10564511
Air Bags
Air bags light swiched on the dashboard. Never turns off. *tr
ODI 10496183
Air Bags · Seat Belts
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…
ODI 10731357
Air Bags · Seat Belts
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.
ODI 10721444
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 13v133000 (air bags). However, the parts needed were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Also, the dealer was unable to provide a time…
ODI 10662940
Air Bags
Since the recall of the airbags on 2003 toyota my mom has tried several time to get the airbag fix in the ponce and cayey toyota service and in three occasion they told her they don't do that job and keep giving her the runaround and many phone number to calls. She has done her part but it seem the service company in puerto rico is not doing their part. The airbag light is lite up and doesn't go away. The car is…
ODI 10894486
Air Bags · Seat Belts
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…
ODI 10713368
Air Bags · Seat Belts
When stopped at a traffic signal, both the driver and passenger seat belts and air bags deployed with no warning. There was no accident; the car had been completely stopped at the light. Vehicle was maintained in excellent condition before this event. No injury was sustained. A certified toyota service center determined that it was a malfunction in the airbag sensors and a short in the pre-tensioner assemblies.…
ODI 10459701
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
It was recalled for airbags twice,and windows dropping down twice. It is being used still.
ODI 11039780
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently while the vehicle was being driven. The air bag fractured the windshield and caused the driver side seat belt retracting system and buckle clip system to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that nhtsa…
ODI 10761269
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the dashboard and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were…
ODI 10767529
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck, back, arm and facial injuries, and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed from the impact and towed from the scene. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10521090
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle in front of the contact abruptly stopped. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle and another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed and metal fragments struck the contact. The contact sustained facial injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unaware of the injuries to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11102546
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
Crash reported
ODI 10311392
Air Bags
2003 toyota corolla ce sedan l-4-1.8l air bag light went on dashboard, mechanic says it is a short in p/t squib (lh) circuit and that this should not happen since the car was not in an accident. Warranty is expired but would like to know if this is occurring on same models- this is safety issue-toyota will not take care of. *tr updated 3/17/10 *cn updated 05/10/10
ODI 10299916
Air Bags
Hi, i called for airbag replacement due to recall at the first notice about several years ago and went to my toyota dealer in danvers to get it fixed. I was told they didn't have the parts and supplies. Then i left it alone for while until all the safety recalls and notices kept coming in. I was in an accident in 2009 where my car bag did not deploy for my safety.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11044822
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag senor needed to be reset or the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,774.
ODI 10735705
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact was at a traffic light on july 21, 2008 when a vehicle traveling approximately 45 to 50 mph crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The contacts vehicle also crashed into a vehicle in front of him and was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained back, neck and other injuries. A police report was filed. The vin was not available. The failure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10327062
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. In august of 2007, the air bag light illuminated weeks after a minor crash occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. In june of 2008, while driving 10 mph or less over a speed bump, the air bag light illuminated again and has remained lit. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/11/08*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10231676
Air Bags
This car was given to a junk yard for its parts. I am trying to get my name off of the recall list. We just received the 9th notice certified mail and each time i write on it-return to sender (car was wrecked). Could someone please take my name off you your recall system. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported
ODI 11074152
Air Bags
I am an owner of a 2003 toyota corolla, which was involved in a really bad frontal wreck. My vehicle had collided with the rear of an suv at approximately 70 mph and braked about 200 ft away from the vehicle in front when it collided. Neither of the air bags deployed, nor the driver or passenger. The passenger hit their head against the windshield and shattered the front windshield. This could have been prevented if…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10164271
Air Bags · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10152157
Air Bags · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10818504
Air Bags
Dt: consumer was involved in a crash at 45 mph and the airbags did not deploy. The adjuster told consumer that he saw this all the time, that the airbags did not deploy in crashes or they deployed for no reason. There was a police report. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a t-bone crash. The other vehicle pulled in front of consumer's vehicle and it t-boned the other vehicle. There were no injuries. Consumer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10126838
Air Bags
My air bags did not deploy when i was in a serious accident .. My vehicle is undrivable! The police at the scene was surprised it did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10049044