ToyotaCamry2003
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  3. 2003
  4. Engine

2003 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

32
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 32 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • intake manifold · 12 records
  • head gasket · 8 records
  • head bolts · 7 records
  • light came · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi11
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi4
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 5, 2005

    Engine

    Dt: 2003 toyota camry. The engine i 2003 toyota camry caught on fire. Had not contacted dealership or the manufacturer. Did not notice anything unusual about the way vehicle was operating before the fire started. The consumer called the fire department. The fire department said it was up to the insurance company to investigate how the fire started. Did not know if it was an electrical or fuel. The engine compartment…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10139316

  • July 16, 2004 · 24,000 miles

    Engine

    The consumer parked the vehicle and the engine burst into flames. Vehicle was totaled.*ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 10083797

  • July 5, 2004

    Engine

    While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak

    ODI 10089675

  • March 26, 2004 · 30 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine

    I purchased a 2003 toyota camry on 7/14/03. When my son rode with me on 3/18/04 and 3/26/04, he heard a clicking noise that i was unable to hear. I took it to the dealer on 3/26/04. The car has about 4000 miles. The problem was first diagnosed as a bearing in a rod. They received permission from toyota to pull out the engine and found another rod to be bad. They then determined the crankshaft was faulty. I have also…

    ODI 10064395

  • September 24, 2003

    Engine

    While driving at 40 mph vehicle lost complete power without warning. *ak

    ODI 10042831

  • September 15, 2003 · 12,549 miles

    Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Radiator Assembly

    We purchased a new 2003 toyota camry le.after about 6 months or so we began to hear a water sloshing sound under our dashboard.we thought maybe it was because our driveway was at a slope and maybe the position the car was in, the fluids were rushing through the engine.so we parked in the street.the same noise continued when we braked,turned and stopped.after trying to remedy the problem we took our car to the…

    ODI 10072674

  • May 29, 2003 · 200 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    2003 v6 camry has engine surges/shuddering through all speeds. Is really noticeable at38-40 mph. Diagnostics showed engine computer needed to be reprogramed - problem was more noticeable when driving in citty where speeds were more increased and decreased. Continued to take back to dealership. *ak

    ODI 10020916