2003 Toyota Corolla electrical system problems
35 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2003 Toyota Corolla, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Car caught on fire after sitting for 30 plus minutes. Total loss. Toyota has not yet returned numerous telephone calls, and the selling local dealer wants it off their lot. 14,500 miles. Purchased extended service policy, which toyota is not honoring. Fire department said it was electrical failure.
Instrument display panel fails to light up in the stationary position for approx. 15 seconds. When driving at night and vehicle is moving instrument display may not come on.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 333 complaints
- Engine 109 complaints
- Cruise control 78 complaints
- Exhaust system 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Seat belts 38 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints