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2003 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2003 Toyota Corolla engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Corolla
Engine not specified
| 89900 mi | |
| 111600 mi C $250 |
Resonator replaced. |
2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59520 mi C $220 |
oil leaks, crank seal and oil sending unit. |
| 100440 mi | engine threw a P0420 code for the cat converter. $1000 repair, couples with the clutch it was to costly to repair becuse of the cars worth. |
| 94000 mi US $25 |
Check engine light for catalytic converter, mpg down, replaced 02 sensor both problems fixed |
| 260000 mi US $85 |
Ignition coil on cylinder 3 died, possibly from oil leaking into spark plug tube. |
| 55800 mi C $1100 |
oil leak. in midst of re-repair. replaced oil sending unit, oil pan seal, serpentine belt, swapped out wheels for winters. |
| 60140 mi C $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. |
| 83700 mi C $200 |
Replaced oil pressure "sensor." |
| 97580 mi C $167 |
Exhaust system repair |
| 135780 mi C $300 |
Replace flexible part of exhaust system |
| 122955 mi C $214 |
clip door handle replacement (rust leaking) oil pressure switch replacement (oil leaking) 55 points inspection |
| 119660 mi C $650 |
leaking oil pressure sensor |
| 243640 mi C $100 |
For what I know only the one faulty sensor was changed. It had to do with electric circuits to the cylinders so when it failed the engine simply stopped right there and then. |
| 256220 mi C $550 |
Manifold leak |
| 126000 mi | 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. |
| 134000 mi | Mass Air Flow Sensor dirty. P0171 check engine code. Cleaned sensor, reset code. Same problem happened 1 year ago. |
| 145000 mi | Check Engine Light, P0171 code - cleaned MAF sensor with MAF Sensor cleaner. Get this code every year in the desert. Easy fix. |
| 155000 mi US $3 |
Check Engine Code P0171 (Mass Air Flow Sensor reqs. cleaning). Cleaned sensor with MAF Sensor cleaner from Walmart. 15 minute repair. |
| 167300 mi US $45 |
Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor. |
| 150660 mi C $120 |
The serpentine belt was starting to show wear (cracks) |
| 237100 mi | The engine light won't go out. Possible major repairs. Not fixing because of cost at this time. The engine light has been a problem over the years but often was cleared and passed inspection, Hoping this will happen again. |
2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 203000 mi US $100 |
CEL code PO171. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Replaced O2 sensors. |
| 60760 mi $4000 |
RPM rising wn I crank engine on N & P,but whenI put it on D RPM reduce from 2000 to 800,I didn't rectify so far..plz recommend from where I. Start |
| 70060 mi $50 |
Hi Michael & all other comrades,wish happiness, success & good health for everyone,, well last month I found coolant leakeage in d morning,I filled distill water in it as it is clean than tap water.afterwards fixed radiator leakage... |
| 142000 mi US $125 |
Failed radiator |
| 143500 mi US $700 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket, replaced VSV Replaced serpentine belt Cracked Timing chain tensioner O-ring; replaced O-ring |
| 179000 mi US $820 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
| 186000 mi US $200 |
Replaced sensor |
| 76000 mi US $98 |
Timing chain tensioner oil ring leaking |
| 164000 mi US $120 |
O2 sensor had to be replaced. |
| 169000 mi US $800 |
Radiator had a leak in it. Repaired the entire radiator. |
| 193000 mi US $343 |
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner and serpentine belt |
| 191000 mi US $30 |
Belt squealing. Replaced belt. |
| 124000 mi US $150 |
Gasket change, serpentine belt and idler pulley change |
| 129000 mi US $175 |
Valve Cover Gasket was leaking and creating a bad smell in the cabin when the heat was on. |
| 135000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced catalytic converter, intermediate pipe and muffler. |
| 64000 mi US $950 |
replace motor mounts. |
| 143000 mi US $10 |
Intake Manifold Gasket replaced as the car got a system too lean code |
| 175000 mi US $280 |
Intake manifold gasket was bad. Replaced. |
| 197000 mi US $300 |
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. |
| 45000 mi US $150 |
belt tensioner |
| 113000 mi US $160 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
| 159000 mi US $25 |
intake manifold gasket replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
fuel pump and module need to be replaced |
| 150700 mi US $275 |
I ordered a new catalytic convertor and resonator. I have yet to replace it. |
| 169800 mi | Check Engine light is on for P046 for VSV Evap system. I have not diagnosed or repaired it yet |
| 177300 mi | Muffler had a hole in it. Replaced the muffler |
| 32240 mi C $260 |
| 55598 mi US $4942 |
Engine, and engine computer replaced. |
| 32000 mi US $2900 |
Broken rod in engine. The car broke a rod when I was driving home from work. noticed the problem five minutes after leaving. |
| 131200 mi US $3700 |
Multiple things went out at once with this car in between the summer and now. ignition coils, headers, manifold all needed to be replaced in one month. |
| 132000 mi | Then the computer the next. This car is no longer running. |
| 110360 mi C $180 |
catalytic converter replaced |
| 121700 mi C $230 |
Front bank oxygen sensors replaced |
| 84000 mi US $361 |
Coil pack gone bad. Coil pack and spark plugs replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $130 |
Coil pack replaced on #1 cylinder |
| 73000 mi | MAF cleaned. |
| 76000 mi | piston soak to help with oil consumption, successful |
| 87500 mi US $10 |
Intake gasket leak. Known issue per TSB. |
| 130000 mi US $52 |
Check Engine Light with P0420 error code. Replaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor. Check Engine Light with P0420 error code.rnReplaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor. |
| 96000 mi US $50 |
Check engine light turned on after a fill up at the gas station. Went to dealership and was told code was P0442 indicating a fuel vapor leak. I was told it would cost $500 but I really didn't need to get it fixed. Dealership cleared light. |
| 218240 mi C $35 |
Oil pressure sender sprang a leak. Quick fix while getting oil change. |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Oil leaking from timing chain tensioner; tensioner replaced. |
| 143800 mi US $32 |
Check engine light came on with low fuel, did not clear by filling tank and tightening gas cap. I replaced gas cap, which was probably original. Light went out and stayed out. |
| 167000 mi US $544 |
Broken exhaust pipe at rear flange, not due to collision. Re welded. Replace timing chain tensioner o-ring. |
| 177000 mi US $900 |
Replacement of exhaust system catalytic converter to tailpipe. |
| 118500 mi | 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 |
| 141000 mi US $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. |
| 142000 mi US $450 |
Replaced Rear Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Catalytic Converter. |
| 6200 mi | intermittent Chirp noise at idle after changing three belts they changed the exhaust donut. |
| 55800 mi C $220 |
crank oil seal leak . |
| 68200 mi C $20 |
occasional engine light and rough running on cold days. Replaced intake manifold gasket. |
| 81840 mi C $60 |
4liters of oil leaked out of the oil pressure transducer |
| 82540 mi C $300 |
Leaking exhaust manifold gasket causing squeezing sounds on idle when car wet |
| 99200 mi C $250 |
Oil leak from main crank pulley oil seal |
| 114700 mi C $350 |
EVAP Canister or Solenoid failure. Replaced unit as whole at cost of 350.00 CDN |
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