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2003 Toyota Corolla — Known Issues & Recalls

13 Recalls767 Owner Complaints11 Categories Affected
767
Total Complaints
13
Open Recalls
103
Crashes
9
Fires
94
Injuries

Complaints from Jan 2003 to Dec 2014

The most reported issue is air bags problems (316 complaints). 103 complaints involved crashes. 9 involved fires.

Open Safety Recalls (13)

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NHTSA Campaign: 19V741000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

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Dec 2018

NHTSA Campaign: 18V883000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.

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NHTSA Campaign: 19V627000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.

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NHTSA Campaign: 15V286000

Component: AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.

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NHTSA Campaign: 15V285000

Component: AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.

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NHTSA Campaign: 15V043000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2002, to April 29, 2004, 2003-2004 Avalon vehicles manufactured June 5, 2002, to December 20, 2004, and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured January 18, 2002, to April 27, 2004. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. GM issued an interim notification to owners on March 27, 2015. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-620-7668. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V-029 and 14V-147. Vehicles that had a noise filter installed as the remedy for one of those campaigns need to have the air bag control module replaced under this campaign.

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Oct 2008

NHTSA Campaign: 08V162000

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE TO THE COMPONENTS BECOMING LOOSE AND POSSIBLY RATTLING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WHEN OPERATING THE POWER WINDOWS.

Risk: THE DOOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR, BIND AND SHATTER DURING OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOWS, CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2008 TO TOYOTA OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2008, FOR PONTIAC OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

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Jul 2009

NHTSA Campaign: 09E012000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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NHTSA Campaign: 13V029000

Component: AIR BAGS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and General Motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. Dealers will replace the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for second notices. For more information, Toyota owners may call 1-800-331-4331 and Pontiac owners may call 1-800-620-7668.

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Nov 2009

NHTSA Campaign: 09E025000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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NHTSA Campaign: 06E023000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

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Nov 2002

NHTSA Campaign: 02V074001

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ON PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) STARTING WITH 1NX ONLY AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 8 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2002, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Risk: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BOLTS COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. IN THE EVENT THAT ALL FOUR BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, SEPARATION OF THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE REAR AXLE CARRIER COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Fix: DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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NHTSA Campaign: 06E064000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 767)

Air Bags8 issues
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2025

Your airbags deployed unexpectedly while driving at 25 mph, with a burning smell and popping sounds preceding the deployment. Both driver and passenger airbags went off, and your son's seatbelt tightened and became difficult to unbuckle. A second airbag deployed on the passenger side after the driver exited the vehicle. The repair will likely involve a full airbag system diagnostic and replacement of the deployed airbag modules, along with investigation into why they activated without a collision.

NHTSA #: 11681807
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2021

Your 2003 Toyota Corolla's airbags failed to deploy during two separate crashes—once when hit on the driver's side at 60 MPH, and again when hit on the passenger side at 40-50 MPH. Despite multiple recall repairs completed by dealers, the airbags still did not work in either collision, resulting in injuries to both you and your son. The vehicle was totaled after the second crash.

NHTSA #: 11435737
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2024

Your 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix is subject to an airbag recall (Campaign 15V285000), and you were told not to drive it until the dealer retrieves it for repair. However, the dealer has been slow to pick up your vehicle, and Toyota hasn't completed the recall repair within what you consider a reasonable timeframe. Your airbags haven't actually failed, but this is a parts availability or distribution issue.

NHTSA #: 11580849
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2022

Your airbag warning light turned on even after you had the airbag recall service completed at a Toyota dealership. The dealership wanted to charge you for repairs, but the necessary parts weren't available to fix the issue. You may need to contact Toyota directly about the recall or wait for parts to become available.

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NHTSA #: 11484983
highAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2021

You received a recall notice for your 2003 Toyota Corolla's airbags (Takata recall campaign 19V741000), but the replacement parts needed to complete the repair weren't available. When you contacted a dealer, they confirmed the parts hadn't been released yet. You believe the manufacturer has taken too long to make these parts available for the recall repair. The manufacturer is aware of your concern.

NHTSA #: 11415783
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2021

You received a recall notice from Toyota about your airbags (Recall ID NHAT-FZJ) and contacted them to schedule the repair. However, Toyota told you they can't proceed with the airbag recall because your vehicle has another separate recall that needs to be addressed first. The dealer may need to complete the other recall before they can service your airbags.

NHTSA #: 11413650
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2022

Your 2003 Toyota Corolla was part of a Takata airbag recall (Campaign 19V741000). Even though your dealer completed the recall repair, the manufacturer's system still shows the recall as open for your vehicle's VIN number, and you keep receiving recall notices about the same repair. There are no warning lights or airbag problems currently, but there's a disconnect in how the parts distribution records were updated. The fix will likely involve the dealer or manufacturer updating their records to confirm the recall was completed.

NHTSA #: 11450928
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2025

Your airbag was replaced at a Toyota dealership on June 7, 2025, and the repair was completed successfully according to service documents. You're requesting verification that this repair has been recorded in NHTSA's system.

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NHTSA #: 11673024
Seat Belts3 issues
criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: Nov 2024

Your driver's side seat belt sometimes unbuckles or disconnects on its own while you're driving, especially during turns or when slowing down. This is a serious safety issue because you wouldn't be properly restrained if an accident occurred. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the seat belt buckle mechanism or latch assembly.

NHTSA #: 11626510
criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jul 2024

Your seat belt unexpectedly unlocks while driving—sometimes over bumps, during turns, or for no apparent reason. The seat belt now won't lock at all. The locking mechanism likely needs inspection or replacement to restore proper restraint function.

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NHTSA #: 11603082
criticalSEAT BELTS
Filed: Oct 2023

Your driver's side seat belt buckle doesn't lock consistently and may unbuckle on its own while you're driving. This is a safety concern since the belt won't keep you restrained in a crash. The buckle mechanism will likely need to be replaced or repaired.

NHTSA #: 11552560
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes1 issue
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2025

Your car accelerated to maximum speed on its own when shifted into drive, and the brakes failed to respond when pressed. This resulted in a serious crash that caused significant injuries. The issue involves both the engine speed control system and the brake system failing simultaneously.

NHTSA #: 11647797
Air Bags,structure,visibility/wiper1 issue
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2023

Your airbags suddenly deployed while you were driving normally, without any impact or crash. Both the passenger and driver airbags opened, which damaged your passenger window and windshield, and now your car won't start. The fix will likely require a complete airbag system inspection and replacement, as well as diagnosis of why the system deployed without a collision.

NHTSA #: 11529844
Structure,engine1 issue
criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

You recently purchased this 2003 Toyota Corolla and discovered a serious discrepancy with the odometer. The dashboard shows 126,000 miles, but your research indicates the car has actually traveled over 300,000 miles, suggesting the odometer may have been rolled back or tampered with.

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NHTSA #: 11446969
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

Your car is accelerating on its own when you lift your foot off the brake pedal, even when you're not touching the gas. This happens in Park, Reverse, and Drive — the engine revs loudly as if you're pressing the gas yourself. You've confirmed the floor mats aren't blocking the pedals, and this problem happened consistently on multiple occasions, creating a serious safety concern.

NHTSA #: 11434047
Unknown Or Other,visibility1 issue
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY
Filed: Apr 2023

Your sunroof suddenly shattered and exploded while you were driving on the highway, with no warning or obvious cause. This happened while the vehicle was in normal operation. The repair will likely involve replacing the entire sunroof panel and potentially the frame.

NHTSA #: 11515147
Air Bags,unknown Or Other1 issue
highAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2022

You brought your car to a Toyota dealership for a scheduled airbag recall service and an oil change. The dealership completed the oil change but refused to perform the airbag recall work, claiming items on the passenger floor made the vehicle unsafe to work on—even though you offered to remove them immediately. The dealership still charged you for the oil change and refused to compensate you for the wasted appointment time.

NHTSA #: 11474177
Visibility1 issue
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Mar 2026

Your front passenger window stopped working when you tried to raise it after lowering it. You found that this issue is related to a recall (Campaign 08V162000) that was already done on your car in 2008, so the dealership won't cover another repair. You'll need to pay out-of-pocket to have the window mechanism fixed.

NHTSA #: 11723843
Wheels,service Brakes,engine1 issue
mediumWHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

Your vehicle is experiencing multiple issues across different systems including the wheels, brakes, and engine. You're seeking to determine if there's a recall that might address these problems.

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NHTSA #: 11714805
Unknown Or Other1 issue
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2021

This complaint is not about a vehicle defect. The complainant traded in this 2003 Corolla to a dealership in August 2018 and no longer owns it. They are requesting that NHTSA remove their name and address from their records.

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NHTSA #: 11415667

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