2003 Toyota Corolla engine problems
109 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Toyota Corolla, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall I have submitted papers of numerous accidents and also engine and transmission failures my vehicle has given me. When I first obtained it, it had no struts nor do my air bags deploy when I get into vehicular accidents. I am unable to go to a dealership and get my vehicle checked but because it's non operating at the moment. I do however have open availability for a car inspection at my home if you guys were to send someone to come take a look at it.
2003- toyota corolla - check engine light came on about 2 years ago and was reset, just recently came on in april 2009 and not the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Currently has 119,000 miles on it and needs to have the catalytic converter replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 333 complaints
- Cruise control 78 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