2003 Toyota Corolla body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 32 complaints for the 2003 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
A vehicle was stopped in middle of street without running or lights on. Our vehicle hit parked vehicle in rear and smashed front in so not drivable but airbags did not employ at impact. Police officer verified the driver side at least should have employed upon impact. Driver is sore and bruised but not needing medical treatment to our knowledge (at this point) there are two recalls regarding misfunctioning airbags on our vehicle but the remedy is not yet available :-(
I bought a 2003 toyota corolla from a certified car dealership, and was sold a car that was involved in a major accident and was not reported. The whole front of the car has none of the original parts to the car which depreciated the value of the car, but it was still sold to me as slightly used in great condition,low mileage and suppose to have never been in an any accidents, I also found out the this car did not pass inspection at the time of purchase, I had to bring the car back to the dealership numerous times…
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
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints