2003 Toyota Camry Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 13 records
- intake manifold · 12 records
- engine light · 8 records
- check engine · 6 records
- engine block · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine oil light came on with no warning. Went to toyota dealer immediately and said i had sludge build up and needed a new engine block - quote $6200. This happened 2 days before xmas. I was stunned and asked to speak to management. Toyota denied any sludge problems and failed to mention that a class action settlement was made for models up to 2002 for this problem. I have a 2003 with the same engine specs.*tr
ODI 10296977
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 toyota camry with a 2.4 4 cyl. 2az-fe motor. And have an issue where the headbolts pull out of the block, causing a coolant leak. This particular problem is known to toyota, as described in toyota service bulletin 01507, nhtsa #10021542, dated april 6 2007. Even though toyota and your office is aware this issue affects hundreds of consumers, causing repairs anywhere from $2000 to $6000, nothing is being…
ODI 10298311
Engine And Engine Cooling
I had to do a head gasket repair and replace the thermostat on my 2003 toyota camry due to malfunctioning threads for the bolts on the head gasket. When the mechanic took the head off he realized the 3 back bolts were loose. When he tried to replace the head, the 3 back bolts would not torque to proper pressure. Realizing that the threads were stripped it was discussed about replacing the engine or having the holes…
ODI 10288775
Engine And Engine Cooling
Heard gurgling in the dashboard and soon after the engine overheated. Took it in to the automotive repair shop where they discovered a blown head gasket and when they started removing the head bolts, they discovered the bolts had pulled through the aluminum block which caused the head gasket to blow. *tr
ODI 10269901
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle is 2003 toyota camry xle - 1st incident occurred 10-27-06 - oil light came on, stopped at full service station, less than 1/2 qt low, cranked car & light was off, went approx 25 miles, pulled up to stop sign, car died, wouldn't crank, had car towed to dealership, they ran quick test & got code p0340, found intake cam broken, engine dirty, pickup stopped up,intake& exhaust cam stuck in cylinder head, gave…
ODI 10274884
Engine And Engine Cooling
It began with the rushing sound of fluid (coolant) somewhere in the dash. When i took it in because i was smelling coolant and noticed some smoke, it was determined that the head gasket blew. This is the second time in 12 months that this has occurred, i fully repaired the vehicle for the identical problem in may 2008...clearly a defect somewhere in the design. *tr
ODI 10268570
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 altima 2.5s catalytic converter backfired into the engine causing high oil consumption and other problems requiring the engine to need replacement in my car at 107,000 miles there was not an accident but a failure on the car and nissan refusal to do anything about it financially warranty gone. *tr
ODI 10272813
Engine And Engine Cooling
A serpentine belt pulley detached from the engine disabling the power steering making turns difficult. This happened at low speed, so there was no accident, but at high speed would have been a real problem. *tr
ODI 10264379
Engine And Engine Cooling
My toyota camry 2003 became noisy a few weeks ago. Yesterday, i sent the car to toyota dealer. The dealer told me that intake manifold should to be replaced. I spend ~$600 to replaced the manifold. Now the noise is gone. After i search internet, same problems have happened in lots of toyota camry 2003. Thus, i have to believe that this intake manifold problem is a deficiency from manufacture. Toyota should recall…
ODI 10265576
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle engine oil sludge and associated problems caused vehicle to stop coming off bridge overpass on busy street. Though the engine is covered under extended warranty, claim was denied. *tr
ODI 10278645
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was running hot. The vehicle then stalled and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected yet the dealer was unable to determine the exact cause of failure. The dealer stated that the failure could have been caused by a faulty thermostat or the headers. The contact was advised that the engine was…
ODI 10378632
Engine And Engine Cooling
The intake manifold of my 2003 toyota camry is faulty from the time the car was built. Toyota is saying that they won't cover as its not in warranty. How can a part that was faulty from the date it was installed not be covered. It is clearly a factory issue in their own admission. How can they not be responsible for fixing? *tr
ODI 10253262
Engine And Engine Cooling
The car was idling, with the transmission in park, for about three minutes. I placed my foot on the brake in order to shift the car from park into drive. The instant the shift lever went into drive the car engine roared, the tires squealed, i was pushed back into the seat and the car shot forward heading toward vehicles on a busy street. I seemed to have no control of the vehicle, except for steering, from that…
Crash reported
ODI 10249011
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was not getting heat if my car was stopped at a light. Upon examination by my mechanic he found there was a gap between the head and the engine block. It became apparent that the screws that hold the head to the aluminum engine block had stripped and the head was separating from the block. . First the mechanic tried to drill new holes with new bolts. He didn't feel that it would hold in the obviously defective…
ODI 10310305
Engine And Engine Cooling
The intake manifold was making alot of noise. Apparently toyota was aware of the problem because they replace it for free on low mileage vehicles (within the 3 yr, 36k mile factory warranty) or on higher mileage cars up to 70k miles. My vehicle has 114k miles so it was not covered. I will be issuing a complaint with toyota as well. *tr
ODI 10259286
Engine And Engine Cooling
There is clattering noise in the intake manifold. The noise started about 6 months ago and has gotten continually worse. I took the car to a local dealership and was told they had no idea what the noise was. The manufacturer claims it is not a defective part. *tr
ODI 10249080
Engine And Engine Cooling
It began with the rushing sound of fluid (coolant) somewhere in the dash. Shortly thereafter the engine overheated and it was determined that the head gasket blew. The dealer said the bolts in the engine were stripped out and they replaced the short block. It was replaced and within a year this is occurring again. *tr
ODI 10268567
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. Every time the contact drove the vehicle at various speeds, he noticed a noise coming from the engine, which he believed to be the valve. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician stated that there was excessive sludge damage in the engine. He further stated that the engine needed to be rebuilt at the contact's expense because the warranty expired. He has had the oil…
ODI 10225937
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he stated that there was sludge in the engine. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the failure was impossible and accused the contact of not using the recommended amount of oil and inspecting the vehicle. He…
ODI 10206930
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact heard water moving from one end of the vehicle to the other when she attempted to make turns or when she started the vehicle. When the failure occurred, the contact noticed the vehicle was leaking coolant. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. In august 2007 with 98,000 miles, the engine was replaced by a private mechanic yet the failure persisted. The…
ODI 10443452
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 camry le, 39,000 miles. The car completely shuts itself down while driving. Luckily, this happened in a parking lot of a dealership when we brought the car in for a seemly unrelated issue. Should this happen outside, it could be deadly. This should be a recall item given its dangerous failure mode. The car initially had start issue a day earlier. It only started after the hood has been opened for a few minutes.…
ODI 10197610
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine intake manifold failure. There is a tsb already for this failure, tsb-0034-08. They is very high failure rate that was caused by inadequate baffles in the intake that will break apart and possibly cause engine failure. The problem starts with a light tapping noise and gradually gets louder. This problem seems to be very widespread with toyota owners with the 2.4l 4 cylinder engine. *tr
ODI 10266774
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hinge And Attachments
I purchased the 2003 toyota camry in september 2005. While i love my car i do have some concerns after hearing the other complaints. I hear sloshing sound under the dash. It is really loud when braking, accelerating, or parking. I asked the dealer about it several times, and was told it was normal for your car. Also , hear a squeaky, grinding sound when turning the steering wheel to either side. This happens every…
ODI 10187452
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling
When driving 30 mph rpms accelerated to 80 mph. This caused the consumer to go off the side of the road, causing damage to the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10099539
Engine And Engine Cooling
Water pump failure,replaced 3 times 1st. Time15months into new car warranty 2ndtime 13months later still under warranty 3rdtime after 5 year warranty toyota covered. *tr
ODI 10249986