2003 Toyota Camry Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 8 records
- applying brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I have had a problem with my 2003 camry since the day i bought it. The antilock brakes kick in for no obvious reasons, even for small bumps/potholes and i loose control of stopping the car. Luckily i have not gone into any accident, but it is scary. Now my 17 year daughter is getting her license and i am scared that she might not know how to control the situation. Dealer says there is no problem with 2003 camry…
ODI 10312567
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I was involved in a rear-end collision in my 2003 toyota camry when my abs brakes failed. The car was taken to the dealership the next day to have the brakes inspected. The inspection was visual only. The abs brake light was not on and no defect was observed. The service advisor recommended that we have our tires replaced, in case the tires contributed to the failure. We replaced all four tires. One week later, we…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10223407
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When driving and going down hill brakes were hard, and a noise could be heard. Consumer was driving in the ice and snow on both occasions. Vehicle went into a fish tail, almost causing a collision. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.*ak
ODI 10115694
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2003 toyota camry le, anti-lock brake system failure. *bf the consumer noticed that every time when pressing on the brake pedal, and continue to steadily hold it depressed, the abs would activate immediately, but the vehicle failed to come to a timely stop. *jb
ODI 10115126
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti-skid brake system on my 2003 camry xle v6 malfunctioned, and caused the car to cross 3 lanes and crash into a guard rail. I was uninjured, but the car sustained $11,000 damage. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10106042
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While applying the brakes ,the pedal went to the floor. The consumer noticed less of braking power. The abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer drove to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10099225
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Brakes on vehicle are unusually soft and require an abnormal amount of travel before they engage.*ak
ODI 10093380
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
I was driving north on route 93 in my 2003 toyota camry during rush hour traffic when traffic went from approx. 40 mph to a sudden stop. The cars in front of me all jammed on there brakes and successfully stopped, but when i stepped on my brakes, i could feel the brake pedal compressing and doing something, but i was unable to barely even slow down from approx. 3 car lengths away. I hit the car in front of me and my…
Crash reported
ODI 10091127
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I stepped on the brakes of my 2003 toyota camry to slow down in preparation of a lane change while i was traveling at highway speed (approx. 50mph) during rush hour on i-15 northbound, a major las vegas highway (4 lanes wide + shoulder and exit lane). To my surprise the abs brakes kicked in and shuddered underfoot. I was not attempting a full stop and had not attempted to stop short. I removed my foot from the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10090515
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving at 30 mph and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Resulting in extended stopping. Dealer inspected the vehicle several times, and indicated that vehicle operated as designed by the manufacturer. *ak
ODI 10080330
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Vehicle failed to respond when consumer depressed the brake pedal. Vehicle experienced unwanted acceleration, resulting in vehicle crashing into bushes and cement embankment.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10079917
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
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
While making a right turn at 5 mph, the vehicle hesitated, then it accelerated on its own. This caused the vehicle to hit the curb. *ak the problem was with the antilock brakes. *sc *jb
ODI 10064613
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Automatic braking system (anti-skid) activated prematurely on two occasions. *ph
ODI 10065181
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
As i was driving up the driveway of my home/house and in the process of applying the brakes to my 2003 toyota camry the car surged forward impacting the from of my brick house and going into the master bedroom causing extensive damage to the house and to personal property inside the bedroom, also the car suffered great damage to the front up to and including complete brekage and collapse of the winshield for a total…
Crash reported
ODI 10062032
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer stated the brakes locked when he attempted to stop at a toll booth. This caused a rear end collision upon impact, air bags did not deploy consumer sustained a bruised chest, and consumer's wife sustained 2 two broken ribs. Consumer stated that when he hit the vehicle in front it was as if the vehicle accelerated, and even though he had feet on the brakes, vehicle kept going. He states that he pushed the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10063129
Air Bags · Anti-Theft Device · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While making left turns and without any warning steering wheel and brake pedal locked up. As result, consumer was involved in a head on collision, and air bags did not deploy.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10053911
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Incident occurred during daytime, clear skies, dry road,with no debris. Vehicle was practically new, having less than 300 miles. At 1230 in afternoon, i was driving approx. 25-30 mph on a slight downgrade (in a 45 mph zone). Another vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of vehicle that was 5-6 car lengths directly ahead of me. The driver of the vehicle in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid hitting the interloper.…
Crash reported
ODI 10078361
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle continued to accelerate upon depression of the brake pedal. This resulted in the consumer broad siding another vehicle. *ak the dealer informed the consumer that the brakes would eventually adjust to the consumer as the computer sets itself. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10063532
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
I slowly pulled into a parking space, stepped on the brake, and the car failed to stop and surged forward. The car hit the store wall, five feet from the parking stall. I reported this to my insurance company. The brakes were checked and i was told they were okay. When i took my car for it's first maintance at the toyota dealer, i told the service person to check the brakes and why. The service technician informed…
Crash reported
ODI 10078354
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While consumer's wife was driving the vehicle at 15mph the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10030190
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2003 toyota camry v6 (midyear 210 hp motor). The brakes on this car fade all the way to the floor when depressing the pedal. This is very disconcerting as there isn't any "pedal" to the brake and has to just keep pressing, pressing, pressing the pedal until the car stops. The toyota representative says this is how the camry brakes are designed and it is normal. The toyota representative insists that since he can not…
ODI 10028351
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Shoes/Linings
Consumer noticed that after applying the brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Vehicle was serviced by dealer. Technician adjusted both rear brake shoes.*ak *cb
ODI 10024949
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Within 3 weeks from purchase date the car accelerated when i attempted to brake. This happened twice. I took the car to the dealer who was unable to find anything wrong. They had the car for a month in that time corporation reps also tried to find the fault. They were unable to. I was told car was fine. I was terrified to drive it and would not take it . The dealer would asume no responsibility and said if i wanted…
ODI 10080662
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I parked my 2003 camry (with under 5000 miles on it) on a steep, circular driveway on a drizzly morning. When i went to leave, creeping from a dead start, my brakes failed...or my tires didn't grip the asphalt. I don't know which. I jammed my foot on the brakes and nothing happened. I went skidding down the incline. When i reached the bottom, my car finally stopped. Fortunately there was no cross traffic, so i…
ODI 10023543