2003 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2003

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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.
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2003 Toyota Corolla other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

121000 mi

US $16
Items broken, but not worth the cost of repair: the driver's foot rest came loose from the mount, the passenger's sun shade mounting bracket broke, the center console storage door broke, and the passenger's door guard has come loose. Replaced car antenna 
129000 mi Driver's window was hard to manually roll down. Greased window regulator. Door check for driver's door was worn and allowed wind to cause door to fly open. Switched door check parts between driver's door and rear passenger's door. 
150000 mi Replaced valve stem. 
159000 mi

US $25
hood latch release cable broken. 
103500 mi

US $50
The clips that held the liner under the car were missing, causing the liner to scratch against the road when the road was uneven. Probably lost due to getting my oil changed at different places and the guys don't put them back. 
127500 mi

US $1100
Replaced all 4 struts as a couple of them were leaking fluid. 

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2003 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

45000 mi

US $150
Splash guard under engine had become unattached at one corner, broken clips replaced. 

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2003 Toyota Corolla Other Problems

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