2003 Toyota Corolla Manual Transmission Problems
- 11
- 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.
What owners report
- manual transmission · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Manual Transmission
Manual transmission must be rebuilt due to bearing failure (input shaft). *tt
ODI 10417148
Manual Transmission
140 000 km on board and the manual transmission is gone on my corolla 2003. *tr
ODI 10405597
Manual Transmission
I purchased this car used in 2006 with 76,000 mostly highway miles on it. I trusted the reputation of toyota and thought i got a good deal on a dependable car that would last me until at least 200,000 miles with regular maintenance. This car currently has 126,000 miles on it. Last friday, after getting off the highway, i noticed the gears/transmission running a little louder than usual. During the next 7 residential…
ODI 10369974
Manual Transmission
While driving my car made a weird noise as i got on the freeway. Car was screaming until i got off of freeway. Parked the car and called aaa. Car would not go into reverse. Tow truck driver had trouble pushing car out of parking space. Got to transmission shop and car would not back off of tow truck. Transmission shop took apart transmission and states the pinion bearing went bad and that the vehicle had locked in…
ODI 10355707
Manual Transmission
Manual transmission failed on my 2003 toyota corolla and locked up. I have replaced the transmission already and it is my second transmission and is my second incident. It locks up and comes to a sudden stop.
ODI 10322752
Electrical System · Manual Transmission
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes regarding filing complaint with toyota corporation for headlights melting and entire assembly needing to be replaced *tgw the consumer stated the driver and passenger side door would not unlock when she tried to use the remote. The dealer had to dismantle the door panel and install a new lock device. The transmission had to be replaced due to faulty work on the part of toyota.…
ODI 10360895
Manual Transmission
2003 toyota corolla transmission went out just like several other people with this model. Toyota should be responsible for this problem. To replace it will cost over $3000.00. I have owned 2 toyotas previous and never had problems like this. *tr
ODI 10254170
Manual Transmission
Vehicle lost power when exiting one highway to enter another. In addition, a loud sound started to come from the engine compartment. Moved vehicle out of traffic and drove very slowly. Prior to failure there were some sounds from the transmission but no loss of power or trouble getting the vehicle into to gear. Considered it lucky that the transmission did not seize up in the middle of traffic and cause an accident.…
ODI 10241284
Engine · Headlights · Manual Transmission
Transmission went out, according to repair shop was defect from company. Less than 115 miles later the engine goes. According to service manager and master technician, engine looked great and could find no problem until discovered the cylinder head was warped and was a "common problem" . Engine and transimission gone within 115 miles of each other.
ODI 10126176
Clutch Assembly · Manual Transmission
The problem is . When i start my car i "must" press on the clutch very hard ( all the way inwards ) in order to start the car. I never had this problem with my previous manual transmission cars.*ak
ODI 763347
Manual Transmission
2003 toyota corolla le with only 120,000 miles needs new manual transmission at the cost of $3800 for a rebuilt transmission. Car was making loud grinding noise when shifting and having convulsions which forced us to get off the highway and onto the emergency lane. There were no previous "warning signs" this was going to happen. All warranty maintenance has been kept up to date on this vehicle at the right time.…
ODI 10369133