Problems with 2003 Toyota Corolla EQUIPMENT

2003 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to vehicle air conditioner and airbag recall repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the air condition worked perfectly well, prior to visiting the dealer. an inspection revealed a relay switch needed to be replaced. *jb updated 02/02/16*lj updated 10/20/2017*cn

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) purchased 2003, toyota, corolla, vin: [xxx] with daughter. veh was purchased from toyota of orange in ca. two days later a hit and run driver forced veh to skid across five lanes on interstate 10 in ontario, ca, and landed atop center divider. the vehicle was sent to repair shop and "repaired" after approximately 5-8 months. however, the car was never properly repaired, and i complained to both toyota , and to the insurance company, allstate, but toyota adamantly stated the veh was without problems. the car was continually in the shop for the brakes. eventually the carpet caused the accelerator to become stuck and the car went out of control. i was forced to reach down while the car moving and pull the carpet with both hands to release the accelerator. stepping on the brakes did not help. neither toyota repair nor allstate would help resolve our complaints since 2003, we were simply told that the veh was fine. additionally i believe the frame is bent, lack of interlocking brakes causing skids, brakes are soft and drop to floor, and poor steering column. this car is dangerous and is impossible to drive without involving near miss accident episodes. the car skids if going as little as 5-10 miles per hour. i offered to give the car away to anyone who was willing to investigate my complaints, all to no avail. i just recently learned that one of the problems i heard in the brand new car was a hole in the exhaust system. toyota continually denied this for 5-6 years, then by accident a very young newly employed staff at toyota of orange, informed us that our complaint about loud air sounding noise was a hole in the exhaust, which had been continually making the noise, and burning of eyes (migraines). the brakes were repaired every 2-4 months or less until i just reported less frequently. the car is now no longer under warranty. currently it needs some brakes, rotors, drums, calipers, and shocks as always. *tr

Consumer stated had problem with driver's side sun visor. due to its location and/or design the visor moved the rear view mirror from the adjusted position whenever moved. consumer can not properly adjust rear view mirror when visor is down. ts consumer stated that the day time running lights cannot be turned off which is required by law when boarding or debarking the washington state ferry. also when driver's floor mat is removed from the movable hooks, dirt and debris is spilled onto the carpet. *tt

My 2003 toyota corolla which was bought brand new in may of 2002 has had several dashboard and radio issues. two months after purchase the whole dashboard needed to be replaced. afterwhich my radio no longer was flush with dash, the dealer attempted to fix several times to no avail contacted toyota directly, they sent a manfacturing rep whom fixed the radio however created a bigger gap b/w radio and rest of console. toyota is considering this a manufacturing design not a defect. was told would "rob peter to pay paul" in order to fix. now dash is falling apart again as well as the rest of the front console. looks as though was glued together.*ak

I purchased a new 2003 toyota corolla and from day one it has had a horrid odor in cold weather months, a smell like rotten eggs. i have been to the dealership repeatedly and they say there is nothing wrong with the car, that it is the gas. not true! the smell is so bad that at times i cannot stand to run the heater, and people driving behind me can smell it too. the dealership has totally ignored all complaints. *la