Toyota manual 5 speed transmission 3030070 from the c50 gearbox family. Get reliability information for the 2003 toyota corolla from consumer reports. There are many older toyota corollas from the 1980s and 1990s still taking moms and dads to work, kids to school, soccer, store, etc. Another quick and easy job that is not worth paying someone to do for you. Bought my 2003 toyota corolla s manual transmission brand new when i was 24, because i was looking for a dependable car and chose practicality and dependability over looks and style not that it. I just cant stand the thing and thats the reason im here asking about the cvt in the newer corollas. My younger brother drove the toyota corolla from 19981999. Truedelta 2003 toyota corolla transmission problems. The 20032008 toyota corolla is a compact sedan with an eye on simplicity and reliability.
Whats more, toyota warranty information helps you identify your unique vehicle needs as well as plan future service. I bought it to carry bicycles and a kayak and for general knockabout usage. Unfollow 2003 manual transmission toyota corolla to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Id hate to throw a bunch of money into the car just to have the transmission give out. Okay forgive my paranoia i have owned chrysler my whole life and it wasnt the 3 speed torque flight so i always question the trans and i was wondering what is the lifespan of these units be it the 3 speed 4 or the stick shift. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car was making loud grinding noise when shifting and having convulsions which forced us to get off the highway and onto the emergency lane. Sold only with 4cylinder engines, the corolla didnt offer cuttingedge features or a wide model range. Well, according to toyota, the solution is this allnew 2003 corolla. Had to have it towed back to yuma and a whole new transmission replaced because the transmission had ground itself to pieces and there were pieces of this in the transmission pan. A version stamped c50x11a is found in the australian market 2007 yaris and it. In 2003, toyota pulled the wraps off the ninthgeneration corolla, a model that. Either a manual transmission or a fourspeed automatic could be installed. Explore toyota parts online and shop an authorized dealer for all the spare 2003 toyota corolla parts and accessories you need.
Transmission failure problems of the 2003 toyota corolla. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of toyota corolla based on all problems reported for the corolla. You might all have heard about this problem already. Bought my 2003 toyota corolla s manual transmission brand new when i was 24, because i was looking for a dependable car and chose practicality and dependability over looks and. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. But what about those that want the refinement and reliability of a camry, but live a more compact and more frugal lifestyle. I dropped my car off at a national chain requesting only to have the oil changed 2003 corolla 81,000 mi. Often the oil slips outside the unit and gets to back.
Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2003 toyota corolla. Search used toyota corolla with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Includes yearly updates, specifications, road test ratings and trouble spots. I too am considering a 2003 matrix with 150,000 miles on it. The performance is not the greatest in terms of speed or acceleration, but it has good braking and steering and is easy to maneuver. Have noticed a noise coming from the front of the car. Find everything you need to know about your 2003 toyota corolla in the owners manual from toyota owners. I hear the manual transmissions in these things are prone to failure, but so far ive been fine. This is a 2003 youngster, more than 50% of useful service life remaining.
Complete manual transmissions for toyota corolla ebay. When parking, put the transmission into p automatic or into first or reverse manual and block the rear wheels. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 toyota corolla based on all problems reported for the 2003 corolla. She also has all her receipts for all the work she did on the car. Plus, customize the oem way with 2003 toyota corolla accessories. I was wondering if i could put a fourspeed automatic transmission in there instead or a manual trans. You can recognize this issue just by looking at the oil leakage inside the car system. Genuine 2003 toyota corolla transmission and driveline parts have been engineered to meet toyotas safety, reliability, and functionality standards. A fivespeed manual transmission was standard equipment.
The transmission is a known point of failure but at 200k km its still going strong. I then got a 1997 honda civic which i kept for 2 years. Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 20032004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. Im about to get a 2003 accord dx and can get either manual or automatic transmission. Toyota corolla problems and common complaints toyota parts. About 60 miles east of yuma, az the manual transmission went out in this car. How common is manual transmission failure in 03 corollas. Longevity and especially reliability the legendary corolla. C153 5 speed lsd c154 5 speed lsd c155 5 speed lsd. File type pdf toyota corolla 2003 manual tc clutches are pretty much the same job. I hope im not too late, but at the lot i work at, we have a 2003 toyota corolla s manual that the. Between the 6 speed manual transmission to the sport tuned suspension, brakes and the vvtli engine you couldnt ask for anymore out of a corolla.
The car was making an abnormal noise when in all gears, with the noise level increasing with the rpms. My other concern is the manual transmission issues this car is known for. In early 2017, toyota issued a nationwide recall on 200320 corollas to. Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car from. So i gave my permission and picked up the car after they performed the work. How to fix the clock on your 20032008 toyota corolla this video is about how to. View recall reports to see if the 2003 corolla was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. Over the years, toyota has earned a reputation for reliability. Changing the oil in my 2009 toyota corolla 6 speed manual gearbox. Currently own a 2003 acura tl which has been great for the most part. This gearbox is known to develop a fifth gear popout problem as it ages. Car was making loud grinding noise when shifting and having. We also own a 2012 ford focus with the dreaded automated manual transmission.
On april 16, 2008, toyota recalled 662,178 toyota corolla. Toyotas camry is one of americas all time favorite sedans. Well i owned a 1987 model toyota corolla from 1991 until 1998. The service desk called me a couple hours later to ask me if i had ever changed the transmission fluid and i said i had not and they said that they recommended i have that done. I personally own the 97 with the 4 speed and have 119k on the. My 03 is approaching 450,000 kms 281,000 miles and is in need of a new clutch, new brakes all around, new parking brake cables and a bunch of other things. Used toyota corolla with manual transmission for sale. I dont own a matrix, but my 2003 corolla ss 5speed manual transmission with 63k miles is displaying similar problems as described here. Toyota corolla owners have reported 15 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Jdm 0005 toyota celica gts 6 speed manual transmission corolla matrix 2zzge. Get reliability information for the 2003 toyota camry from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The most common 6 manual transmission problems manual transmission oil leakage oil leakage is one of the most common manual transmission problems.
Dinghy towing dinghy towing with automatic transmission with manual transmission do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. My daughter was driving her 2004 toyota corolla from san diego to dallas. Our list of 11 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 toyota corolla. Steering is crisp and accurate, the automatic shifts smoothly, and the brakes. The catalytic converter needs to be replaced and its factored into the price. Toyota corolla reliability by model generation truedelta. It has not had many serious problems in the 6 years that i have owned it nor in the previous few years that the previous owners had it. Bob knoll article on test driving 2003 toyota corolla. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for toyota corolla when you shop the largest online selection at. Get reliability information for the 2003 toyota corolla from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. To see how frequently 2003 toyota corolla problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.