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* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The…
ODI 10854323
Air Bags
There is no incident, just a consumer complaint. I have two outstanding safety recalls on this vehicle. 15v043 dated 1/27/15 and 15v285 dated 6/10/14. Neither of these recalls has a remedy yet and that is very disturbing. Especially the one a year old. We can't park the car, need it for transportation so we drive it in an unsafe condition. What if we desire to sell the car? Two outstanding recalls certainly affect…
ODI 10747769
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
Got into what could've been a minor accident, but the car was totaled, however, the airbags did not even deploy. Before the accident, the seatbelt would lock at random times, which could cause an accident. I was making a u-turn on a state road. Once hit, the entire tire went under the car and the entire front came off, which was why i was surprised that the airbags did not go off.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10968842
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) however, the parts needed were unavailable for the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10735574
Air Bags
I was driving about 55 mph and a car was cutting into my lane and i swerved and blew my horn and then my airbag light came on, stayed on and is still on. Went to the dealer today and they said the "technician found diagnostic trouble code b1181 open circuit in driver's side squib and recommend replacing the spiral cable" (a part associated with the airbags) and as long as the airbag light was on, i had no airbag…
ODI 10735616
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While waiting to turn left at a stop sign, the contact was involved in a multi-vehicle crash. Neither frontal air bags deployed. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance with a chest contusion and breathing issues. The contact received medical attention and was released the same day. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10808415
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10808372
Air Bags
After 6 second check period, airbag warnig light stayed illuminated while driving. The system is not operating as designed
ODI 10734659
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) was received in july of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. The…
ODI 10780709
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags); however, 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. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10731710
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the air bag compartment of the vehicle. The air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10818975
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 15v286000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 10747129
Air Bags · Body
A vehicle was stopped in middle of street without running or lights on. Our vehicle hit parked vehicle in rear and smashed front in so not drivable but airbags did not employ at impact. Police officer verified the driver side at least should have employed upon impact. Driver is sore and bruised but not needing medical treatment to our knowledge (at this point) there are two recalls regarding misfunctioning airbags…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10722511
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota corolla. While reversing at 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact. The contact sustained head injuries and ear loss that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10726486
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10717101
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10734291
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 14v312000 (air bags); however, 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10716213
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) in march of 2015; however, the part to do the repair was still not available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they were sending parts to warmer climates for the repair before states with cooler climates. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
ODI 10716192
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v403000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10715653
Air Bags
01/28/13 received notice of takata air bag recall but stated my vehicle not effected. 01/28/15 received 2nd notice stating not only was my vehicle effected but warned against use of passenger seat. . Next letter rec'd 03/28/15 informed of upcoming resolution. 5/04/15 took vehicle to bedford toyota, bedford, oh; only to be told 'part not available'. I am 88 yrs old. I managed to survive wwii, working for the united…
ODI 10731102
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) in february of 2015 and another notice in march of 2015. The dealer advised the contact not to have anyone occupy the front passenger seat until the part became available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10714302
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure
ODI 10713971
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The vehicle was serviced under an interim repair, but the failure persisted. The recall notice stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate until repaired; however, the parts to repair the recall were unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10730275
Air Bags
I have received a recall notice for my vehicle, but my local dealership claims there are no parts to repair it. I am now receiving letters from toyota saying i'm not taking care of the problem! How do i resolve this? The dealership is in elk grove, california. *tr
ODI 10711850
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 and 14v312000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10706626