2003 Nissan Sentra vs 2003 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Sentra | 2003 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 153 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 332 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 77 |
| Power Train | 9 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 34 |
| Engine | 24 | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 38 |
| Structure | 7 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 40 | 22 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 20 |
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 36 |
2003 Nissan Sentra
2003 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.