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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2003 Toyota Corolla transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 14 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 5-speed manual FWD
| 147900 mi US $1900 |
Manual transmission completely seized. Bearings failed. |
| 102920 mi C $2000 |
Rebuilt the manual transmission and replaced the clutch |
| 112420 mi US $230 |
Transmission transaxle seal leaking; drivers side. Replace Transaxle seal |
| 97000 mi US $375 |
transaxle seals damaged by inept mechanic during new clutch replacement at independent garage |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
transmission noise from premature wear caused by inept mechanic who damaged the transaxle seals during clutch replacement and caused gradual loss of transaxle oil |
| 180000 mi US $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. |
2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Replaced hydraulic tensioner and serpentine belt. |
| 132000 mi US $35 |
Replaced the shifter cable bushing. The old one failed and the cable was no longer connected to the gear shifter. Amazon had the part and it took less then an hour to remove the console between the seats and install the new bushing. |
| 30000 mi | transmission slipping. dealer stated low on fluid. contacted Toyota. filled fluid. no explanation by either for problem. no issues since. |
| 60300 mi US $2400 |
problems with the car starting and stopping with foot off gas pedal. The car died in the middle of the intersection. |
| 121000 mi | The transmission stopped shifting in 2011. My mechanic suggested that the aux pump went out and it might be better to replace the whole thing due to age. |
| 75000 mi US $406 |
Transmission gasket leaking. |
| 65000 mi US $5000 |
Dealership stated my transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. |
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