2003 Toyota Camry Power Train Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to…
ODI 10809104
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall - i am experiencing a clicking noise from the steering wheel when turning the wheel to the left & right, the whole dash board shakes when the ac or heat is on, brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor & making sounds, and when you put the car in park it will move forward.
ODI 10809228
Air Bags · Body · Power Train · Wheels
I was in the driver seat waiting to turn left, when suddenly i got hit from the rear right part of my car. From that moment the car could not drive.. The rear left part of the car body and the tire was totally damaged. The repair shop declared that the car could not be repaired any more. Only later of the incident did i remember that the airbags did not work at all. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10534701
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On october 24, 2012, i parallel parked my 2003 toyota camry on the street. The car in front of me was leaving, so he asked me to move back a few inches so he could get out. My car was still running so i shifted the car into reverse, and as i began to take my foot off the brake pedal, my car accelerated backwards at a very fast speed into the car behind me. Wanting to pull up a few inches to get out and assess the…
Crash reported
ODI 10482281
Engine · Power Train
According to toyota's technical service bulletin t-sb-0034-08 (april 15, 2008), the intake manifold in 2002 ? 2004 camry equipped with 2az engine may produce a loud rattle noise from the engine area, most noticeable at idle or on light acceleration. The intake manifold has been updated / modified to solve this issues on the newer vehicles. A faulty intake manifold will affect engine performance and affect emissions.…
ODI 10561878
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry le was running, sitting in driveway, but in park with emergency brake on. Car "took off" in reverse, and only came to a stop when driver jumped into car, pushed hard on foot brake, turned off ignition, and car door slammed into another parked vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10323662
Power Train
On 2 occasions our 2003 camry le accelerated. The first time the vehicle hit a tree in a parking lot. The second time it occurred while preparing to move into traffic from a stop. No injuries but minor damage to the bumper from the first incident. *tr
ODI 10313098
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle accelerated on its one in driveway after shifting into drive. *tr
ODI 10310565
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
Takata inflators: every time i fix my vehicle individuals cause hate crimes damaging my vehicle as i go to sleep or when i am not viewing my vehicle they must know exactly when i go to sleep because i cant catch them even though i think i know who it is i can not prove it so this is why i am complaining i remember checking my tires in the night noticing nothing wrong with them then checked in the mourning and…
Crash reported
ODI 10979713
Column · Power Train
2003 toyota camry experiencing problems with hesitation upon acceleration.***no answer required*** *mr this would occur as the consumer would attempt to pass other vehicles. There was a break and or chatter in the left front wheel. The hesitation would occur at all speeds and there was a rubbing noise in the steering column. *sc *jb
ODI 10125819
Power Train
Dt: toyota camry 2003. The consumers car hesitates when trying to accelerate. It actually slows down by 10-20 mph. *ak the vehicle would lurch forward after hesitating. The problem occurred when turning corners or when attempting to drive onto the highway from a rolling start. *sc *jb
ODI 10122499
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train
Followup to odi #10256120. Informed by toyota rep that your agency performed two investigations f the 2003 camry respecting acceleration surges but returned no findings of vehicle failure.your website recounts about 130 reports of such 2003 camry failures mostly (102) under vehicle speed control , some under power train auto trans & vsc accelerator pedal. For ford taurus i counted 12; honda accord and chevrolet…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10262796