2003 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2003	Toyota Corolla	39 Corollas, 8.8 months of data per Corolla, average 126200 miles60	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds

Toyota Corolla in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	118000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	119000	526	The alternator and starter went out at same time. Both were replaced.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	88660		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	89900	0
Jul	2011	111600	250	Resonator replaced.
Sep	2011	115940		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	124000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	159000	178	Replace right rear hub to replace sealed bearing that was starting to make humming noises.
Oct	2011	165500	200	Rattle in front suspension. Tried replacing upper strut mounts, but rattle same after repair. Will try Toyota TSB for this problem next.
Jul	2012	190700	120	Replaced sway bar links and eliminated clunking noise in front suspension.
Mar	2013	212000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	51460		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	55800	1100	oil leak. in midst of re-repair. replaced oil sending unit, oil pan seal, serpentine belt, swapped out wheels for winters.
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	89000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	90000	65	Wheel bearing.
Oct	2010	94000	25	Check engine light for catalytic converter, mpg down, replaced 02 sensor both problems fixed
Mar	2013	118000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	145700		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	150660	120	The serpentine belt was starting to show wear (cracks)
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	193440		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	193440	250	Front wheel bearing worn out and replaced.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	54560		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	60140	310	water pump replaced Part #6003610 was replaced [variable solenoid] but i dont have the exact name and what it does. It has to do with valve timing I believe.
Mar	2013	61380		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	145000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	148300	1900	Manual transmission completely seized. Bearings failed.
Oct	2012	161700	500	Replaced front struts and stabilizer links.
Dec	2012	165000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	29760		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	126480	500	replace struts

 

Toyota Corolla in South Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	108000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	113000	230	Replace Transaxle seal
Oct	2010	124000	278	R&R Rear Bearing & Hub Assembly, passenger side
Dec	2010	126000	0	Check Engine Light (CEL) triggered code P0171, System Too Lean, Bank 1. Cleaned Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor which was dirty. CEL has not reappeared.
Dec	2011	134000	0	Mass Air Flow Sensor dirty. P0171 check engine code. Cleaned sensor, reset code. Same problem happened 1 year ago.
Jan	2013	145000	0	Check Engine Light, P0171 code - cleaned MAF sensor with MAF Sensor cleaner. Get this code every year in the desert. Easy fix.
Mar	2013	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	58900		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	59520	220	oil leaks, crank seal and oil sending unit.
Mar	2013	83700		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2006		191	Front left wheel bearing replacement
Jul	2007		1209	Transmission bearing replacement Clutch replacement
Apr	2008		214	clip door handle replacement (rust leaking) oil pressure switch replacement (oil leaking) 55 points inspection
Sep	2008		646	front shock replacement alignment
May	2009	140100	149	Front right wheel bearing replacement
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	143000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	180000	3000	Car was driven to store and then wouldn't go into reverse. It was towed to a shop. It was the original clutch so that was repaired. After repair it still wouldn't go into reverse and was not running correctly. It was diagnosed with transmission trouble. A used transmissions was ordered and should be delivered next week. It will be installed and hopefully the problem will be over. I called Toyota and reported the problem in case they ever decide there is a problem.Manual transmissions seldom go bad.
Dec	2010	205000	800	Brakes
Jul	2012	219000	0	Took in for a/c recharge. After recharge A/C was turning on and off at will. Replaced battery. After battery was replaced there were two instances of car not starting.
Dec	2012	220000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Bulgaria
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	70060		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	71920	600	worn front rotors and brake pads
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	114700		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	117180	480	Front strut mount bearing replaced - did the strut as well.
Aug	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	140000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	149000	235	Replace relay for air conditioner and recharge A/C system.
Mar	2013	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	74000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	74000	1100	Airbag light has been coming on. I took it in for them to look at it. They said there was a bad seat belt assembly and that the airbag sensor needed to be replaced. The total came to $1100, but too much to be replaced.
Jun	2010	100000	50	a/c quit working, took to shop for diaginostic, but they said it was something else. I paid $49 for them to look at it. Went to several parts stores before someone said "have you tried you relay?" so, I bought it and it worked....$7!!!
Jan	2011	116000	300	fuel pump and module need to be replaced
Feb	2011	118000	600	Wheel bearing assembly replaced on rear, both sides.
Apr	2011	123000	325	Noisy when stopping. Caused from ruptured wheel cylinder on right rear. Both cylinders and shoes replaced.
Mar	2013	165000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	102000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	115700	300	Replace brake pads and machine rotors.
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	96000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	119000	400	Worn driver side front stub axle bearing causing mild grinding noise when loading driver side of car during cornering. Bearing seized on stub axle from rust, so stub axle replaced with bearing.
Mar	2013	119000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008		900	New brake pads and rotors Parking brake lube and drum brake adjustment Transmission fluid flush Fuel injector clean Cracked belt replacement Oil change Tire rotation NYS Inspection
Feb	2009		20	Oil change Interior panel repair
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2003		0	windows seals replaced on all doors they appeared to shrink and could visibly see they didn't fit.
Dec	2004		0	intermittent Chirp noise at idle after changing three belts they changed the exhaust donut.
Dec	2005		0	replaced right front strut due to clunking noises
Dec	2009		220	crank oil seal leak .
Sep	2011		250	occasional engine light and rough running on cold days. Replaced intake manifold gasket. replaced both front stuts and mounts due to clunking noises in front end.
Dec	2012	77500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in West Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		150	belt tensioner

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007		150	Replaced hydraulic tensioner and serpentine belt.
Nov	2009	134000	7	Replace brake lamp
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	27900		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	32240	260
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2004		0	transmission slipping. dealer stated low on fluid. contacted Toyota. filled fluid. no explanation by either for problem. no issues since.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	136000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	139000	350	New struts -front- new strut mounts- new shocks rear'
Mar	2013	148000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	113460		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	119200	0	clicking sound, engine light on took to toyota said there was nothing wrong in the initial diagnostic and said they "fixed" clicking however continued on to the next day took it back to the dealer and they finally fixed the problem
Jun	2012	122140		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008		4942	Engine, and engine computer replaced.
Oct	2009	32000	2900	Broken rod in engine. The car broke a rod when I was driving home from work. noticed the problem five minutes after leaving.
Feb	2010	45000	2400	problems with the car starting and stopping with foot off gas pedal. The car died in the middle of the intersection.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	145000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	145000	275	I ordered a new catalytic convertor and resonator. I have yet to replace it.
Jul	2012	161500	89	Replaced left rear wheel bearing. The back plate to the hub is made of metal and rusted through. The replacement hub fixed the issue with plastic to prevent failure due to corrosion.
Aug	2012	162000	240	The left front wheel bearing was replaced
Apr	2013	168000	0	Check Engine light is on for P046 for VSV Evap system. I have not diagnosed or repaired it yet

 

Toyota Corolla in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	86800		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	97960	250	Bearings on front driver side replaced.
Jul	2010	98580	260	Front brakes, rotor & pads replaced.
Aug	2010	99200	120	Rear brake drums rusted they were replaced.
Sep	2010	99820	215	Left front brake caliper replaced and system bled.
Feb	2011	103540	250	Right front wheel bearing replaced
Sep	2011	110360	380	Rear brakes shoes replaced catalytic converter replaced
Nov	2012	122500	230	Front bank oxygen sensors replaced
Mar	2013	125860		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	68000		First odometer entry
May	2010	69500	50	Central airbag sensor assembly replaced
Jan	2011	73000	0	MAF cleaned.
May	2011	74000	50	freezing coil sensor replaced
Jun	2011	76000	0	piston soak to help with oil consumption, successful
Oct	2011	79300	0	One headlight heavily fogged from inside. Removed bulbs and dried using hair dryer.
Feb	2013	87500	10	Intake gasket leak. Known issue per TSB.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	85000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	113500	140	a/c was not cooling. shop checked a/c for leaks. NO leaks found. Refrigerant was low, so additional refrigerant was added. Stuck Driver's Side Caliper which created pulsations and burning smell.  Recharged the A/C and performed compression test for leaks
Apr	2010		296	Replaced front left Caliper
Aug	2010	119000	150	Replaced both front rotors and pads.
Apr	2011	130000	52	Check Engine Light with P0420 error code.rnReplaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor.
Mar	2013	160000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	87000		First odometer entry
May	2012	87000	150	Oil leaking from timing chain tensioner; tensioner replaced.

 

Toyota Corolla in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	150000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	162000	300	Low beams stopped working, only high beams were functional.
Aug	2012	182000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	93620		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	114700	490	EVAP Canister or Solenoid failure. Replaced unit as whole at cost of 350.00 CDN Front drivers brake caliper seized while braking.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	100440		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	137820	158	This vehicle is used daily for work requiring alot of stopping/starting in the city as well as on the highway. This is the reason for the brake pad and rotor replacement.
Jul	2012	161200	150	Brakes grabbing, had to replace front calipers. problem solved.
Dec	2012	186000	300	The problem is with TOYOTA! Odmeters on these cars STOP at 299,000 km's and Toyota will not replace. They made me pay for the new odometer myself. NOT HAPPY. Obviously it had to be replaced to have some sort of record of my car.

 

Toyota Corolla in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	62000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	75000	406	Brake pads, normal wear and tear. Transmission gasket leaking.
May	2009	76000	98	Timing chain tensioner oil ring leaking
Jul	2010	89000	450	Brake pads good, but rotors were shot. New Rotors, pads, system flush, and drum adjustments.
Mar	2011	100000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2004		5000	Dealership stated my transmission was failing and needed to be replaced.
Nov	2008	175000	280	Intake manifold gasket was bad. Replaced.
Feb	2009	183000	600	Calipers needed replacing. Air conditioning not blowing cold air.
Sep	2009	197000	300	The hood would rattle at idle, mechanic replaced some rubber mounts/dampers and solved the problem. I took it in for a CEL scan and left it overnight. When I went back the next day the mechanic said that the car's computer doesn't remember codes and that something is wrong with the ECU.
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	107000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	141000	520	Catalytic Converter needed to be replaced. Check engine light provided the code that pointed to the replacement. Oxygen Sensor needed to be replaced. Check engine light provided the code that pointed to the replacement.
Sep	2009	142000	450	Replaced Rear Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Catalytic Converter.
Jun	2011	149000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	42000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	45000	150	Splash guard under engine had become unattached at one corner, broken clips replaced.