Cars › Toyota › Corolla › 9th gen Checklist: 9th gen Toyota Corolla 2003–2008
What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.
The inspection sheet : mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.
Look for 3
Known problems, and how to check for each.
Services to ask about 1
Scheduled work a seller can show records for. The 9th gen's schedule has 6 more services, on its page. Buying shows which are due at a car's miles and age.
Recalls to ask about 13
Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.
Recall 19V741000 2003–2013 Inflators fitted under an earlier recall were of the same design, and can still explode after long exposure to heat and humidity. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V627000 2003–2008 In high heat the passenger front airbag may not unfold as designed, and may not inflate properly. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 18V883000 2003–2005 The passenger front airbag inflator may explode after its propellant degrades, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 16V127000 2008 The passenger front airbag inflator may build up too much pressure and rupture when the airbag deploys. Replacement airbags fitted in service are covered too. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 16V128000 2008 Moisture can get into the passenger front airbag inflator, which may then rupture when the airbag deploys. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 15V286000 2003–2007 The passenger front airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 15V285000 2003–2007 The passenger front airbag inflator may build up too much pressure and rupture when the airbag deploys. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 15V043000 2003–2004 Electrical noise can make a part of the airbag computer fail, setting off the airbags or seat belt pretensioners while driving. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 13V029000 2003–2004 The airbag circuits can short inside and overheat, which could set off the front airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 10V384000 2005–2008 The engine computer may have been made with flaws, and cracks can form on its circuit board. The engine may run poorly, fail to start or shut off. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 08V162000 2003–2004 The front door glass bolts may loosen and come off, letting the glass drop away from the window regulator. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 03V366000 2004 A lug nut hole may have been drilled too large, so the nut can loosen, and in the worst case the studs can break and the wheel come off. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 02V074001 2003 The bolts holding the rear brake and hub to the axle carrier may not have been tightened enough. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
What buyers avoid 1
What owners and the press say to steer clear of.
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