2003 Toyota Corolla Frontal Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to detect the cause of failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10432982
Frontal
Car was stopped at a red light and both front airbags deployed with no warning. There was no accident, just sitting at the light. *kb
ODI 10420005
Frontal
My husband was driving in a residential neighborhood. He took his eyes off the road and hit a parked vehicle. The airbags in our 2003 toyota corolla did not deploy and my husband hit his chin on the steering wheel and his head on the windshield. He received 16 staples and 12 stitches in his head, 5 stitched in his tongue and is being treated for neck injuries. There is significant damage to the front of our vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10380891
Frontal
My wife met with an accident on the garden state parkway and the car got crashed. My wife sustained injuries on chest due hit on the steering wheel. The air bags did not open. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10347615
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on cruise control on a highway (approx. 60mph) in my 2003 toyota corolla s. Suddenly, it started accelerating on its own and started swerving. I hit the brake pedal and attempted to counter-steer but lost control of the car and crashed front-end into the guard rail, then the car started spinning and i believe it must have hit the guard-rail further down. The front is demolished, the driver side was…
Crash reported
ODI 10342534
Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when the vehicle approached a stop sign, both front air bags suddenly deployed and the horn began to sound. The horn stopped for a few seconds and the air bags began to make a "popping sound" and the horn began to sound again. A bystander disconnected the horn and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The driver was injured when the air…
1 injury
ODI 10332319
Frontal
I was parked (motor running) in my 2003 toyota corolla in front of a friends house waiting for him to pick me up and go to lunch when my airbags deployed . My windshield was broken and i was hit in the forearm by the bag. I need your guidance on determining the what caused this situation and how to proceed with the repairs. I have talked to toyota representatives here in puerto rico and they advised me they had no…
ODI 10328559
Frontal
2003 toyota corolla have defective air bags. Consumer wants to know about recalls for air bags on his vehicle. *nj the consumer stated there was a loud explosion which startled everyone in the vehicle. They pulled over to the side of the road, but no one could determine the reason for the explosion. However after driving about 20 yards, a second explosion occurred and when the consumer looked over, he noticed the…
ODI 10238250
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact rear ended a merging vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, which concerned the contact. Both vehicles were damaged. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local lot and a police report was filed. The insurance adjuster has not determined the damage/loss to the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10229787
Frontal · Inflator Module
I was driving my toyota corolla and hit another vehicle when they pulled out in front of me. My vehicle sustained damage to the front and the airbag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10199926
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
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
Frontal
On july 9, 2005, i was involved in a single car collision driving a 2003 toyota corolla type s, in which the air bag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10318301
Frontal
I had a substantial frontal collision in which my airbags never deployed. As a result my face and arms hit the steering wheel.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10121954
Frontal
The driver was involved in a frontal collision, and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained major injuries, and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed to a garage. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10080342
Frontal
8856 miles during a 30mph collision with 2 parked cars, the front airbags never deployed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10028782
Frontal
While driving 30-35 mph, another vehicle cut the consumer's vehicle off, this caused a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The driver, passenger and the other occupant in the vehicle sustained some injuries. *ak the other vehicle made a left turn on the consumers right of way. Which caused the accident. The vehicle was totaled. *cb *jb
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10044755
Frontal
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb *ts
Crash reported
ODI 10015710