2003 Toyota Corolla engine problems
The 2003 Toyota Corolla has 111 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
111
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I AM WRITING WITH CONCERN TO SEE IF THE RECALL ON MY DAUGHTERS 2003 TOYOTA AIR BAG ISSUE WAS TRULY FIXED, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WHERE ACCORDING TO EVERYONE'S OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SEE IF THE RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA has 111 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Corolla engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.