2003 Toyota Camry Automatic Transmission Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact was told by toyota that the vehicle needed a new transmission in january of 2009, but they were not told why. A rebuilt transmission was installed and now the contact was advised that the trans axle failed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was told that the failure occurred because of the gear shift box, which caused the transmission to…
ODI 10380188
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. After parking the vehicle and exiting it, the contact noticed that the vehicle suddenly shifted into reverse and began rolling backwards. The occupant sitting in the front passenger seat was able to turn the steering wheel causing the vehicle to travel over a curb which flattened both rear tires. No one was injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10320719
Automatic Transmission
2003 toyota camry automatic trans. Put in reverse to back out of garage. Surged cut wheels to avoid hitting house next door, brick 50 ft from garage. Avoided a direct collision. But clipped some bricks at corner. Another 75ft into a small creek opposite bank stopped car. Braking was to no avail. Injury minor - pinched nerve in left shoulder. Counted 75+ reports for same model year involving spontaneous acceleration…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10256120
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started to act up at around 40 mph. Took it to certified transmission who in turn tried different parts, they even took to the toyota dealer for assistance with the problem. After over a month, they decided i should replace the transmission. Even after the new transmission certified transmission still was testing the car and would stall. The car never stalled before the new tranny. Certified finally…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10238550
Automatic Transmission
Car constantly rolls when vehicle is in drive. It is an automatic and we have to keep our foot on the gas pedal when completely stopped and a flat road. *tr
ODI 10207391
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission
While driving at 35 mph vehicle hesitated when trying to accelerate and then stalled. Owner contacted the dealer , and had the transmission replaced. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10113333
Automatic Transmission
The consumer parked the vehicle and exited to retrieve a gas can. When the consumer turned around the vehicle was moving forward into her garage. *nm *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10091936
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately between 55-65 mph on normal road conditions. The transmission began to jerk excessively. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures with replacement of the transmissions. The four transmissions failed within 45,000 miles. When at a complete stop the vehicle surged forward…
ODI 10316628
Automatic Transmission
While at a stop vehicle jerked forward as if wanting to accelerate. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10064699
Automatic Transmission
While down shifting and braking when going down hill, the vehicle went into over drive without warning, causing extended stopping distance. *ak the dealer installed a replacement software program but no improvement was noticed. *sc *jb
ODI 10061763
Automatic Transmission
2003 v6 camry experiences sudden and random jerkss/bucking/hesitation as driver accelarates into second/third gears. Took back to dealer 3x, 1st time ecu was reprogrammed; 2nd time dealer said the car was getting to know how i drive; 3rd time they said that is normal for gears. I found out the lexus 300 es, which has the same engine, also experience the same problem. Very dangerous condition because you are not…
ODI 10074794
Automatic Transmission
Intermittently transmission failed while parking the vehicle. From drive to park transmission locks up and car won't move. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. *ph
ODI 10050041
Automatic Transmission
2003 toyota camry v6 le transmission replaced at only 4000 miles. Continued problems with transmission, engine. Faulty, delayed shifting, engine noise/resonance, lack of acceleration from a stop or to pass. Idle is noisy into the cabin. Vehicle continues to exhibit transmission and engine problems. Car has a reputation for smoot, compliant ride. Have taken vehicle to dealer on numerous occasions. Problems persist…
ODI 10060310
Automatic Transmission
While driving at 40-43 mph, as the transmission was about to be shifted into overdrive, the front end vibrated until about 45-50 mph and then the problem disappeared. The tires were rotated and balanced three times to make sure the tires were not the problem. The dealers conclusion was that there was an engine overload or bad tires. The vibration was felt throughout the vehicle. (may be a locked up converter or the…
ODI 10042299
Automatic Transmission
While driving at any speed vehicle jerked. Also, gears were hard to change until the vehicle was over 35 mph. Dealer claimed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, but the way consumer was driving. *ak
ODI 10063488
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control
2003 toyota camry is equipped with electronic computer controlled throttle, electronic computer controlled transmission, and cruise control. At various times the car will either hesitate for 5-10 seconds when accelaration is demanded or alternatively under light throttle it will shift down several gears the engine racing madly and accelarate. In cruise control it sometimes shifts down and accelarates 15 mph over the…
ODI 10045988
Automatic Transmission
Transmission/engine at moderate speeds (50 mph) stumbles when throttle input is removed. The concern is increased braking distance when the condition occurs. Does not occur everytime throttle input is removed. Dealer could not find the failure mode.
ODI 10051028
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that when driving low speeds, the transmission does not engaged. I took two to three seconds before the transmission would shift in gear. The dealer replaced the computer chip and upgraded the transmission which only minimally corrected the failure. A complaint was filed with the toyota manufacturer for the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000 the…
ODI 10313089
Automatic Transmission
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle we began feeling a "bucking" sensation in the engine/transmission when our new 2003 camry would shift from over drive into a lower gear. It only happens in a narrow range of speed and engine rpm but when it happens - there is no mistaking the "stutter". This "narrow range" is right at 38-40 mph / ~1200 rpm which is the speed we commonly travel on the secondary roads. *jb
ODI 10011064
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle shuddered around 40 mph related to the transmission. The dealer performed all applicable tsbs but the problem still existed. Also exhibited a severe shudder twice at 70 mph. *tt
ODI 10020817
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2003 camry xle purchased new from a local dealer in carson city, nv. I have had problems with the transmission surging, lurching and hesitating since purchased. I requested the service dept to check it out many times. They always said nothing was wrong leading me to believe i was crazy. After the 4th time i printed out many other consumer complaints, they still told me "nothing was wrong" but they said…
ODI 10313986
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle shuddered between gears when shifting, dealer stated tsb out on this problem, second to third gear only. When slowing down vehicle lurched forward. Both problems happened intermittently. Dealer repaired vehicle, however the problem was not rectified. The vehicle was taken to dealer 5 times, unable to repair. *jb
ODI 10014671