2003 Toyota Corolla cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 78 complaints for the 2003 Toyota Corolla, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 25 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 18 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 25 crashes, 1 fire, 18 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH, the cruise control light illuminated. She was unable to deactivate the cruise control since the rpms began increasing excessively. The vehicle abnormally accelerated and would not stop despite her attempts to apply the brakes. The contact was able to shift into neutral gear and continue to apply the brakes. There was smoke present in the vehicle as it began to decrease in speed to 15 MPH.
I had a 2003 corolla that I purchased in 2002, one of the first delivered to a worcester ma dealership. In 2003 when I was driving on a highway going up a hill the car started to accelerate. First I thought maybe I had hit the cruise control button but I hadn't. I was probably going at least 65MPH when it started to accelerate, I had to keep hitting the brakes to make it stop accelerating.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 333 complaints
- Engine 109 complaints
- Exhaust system 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Seat belts 38 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints