2003 Toyota Camry Air Bags Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 29 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 11 records
- police report · 6 records
- report filed · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Car crashed into a guard rail and the driver side airbag did not deploy. Driver suffered whip lash and concussion.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11307243
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
My car went into a deep ditch and the driver of my car incurred a terrible concussion while banging her head on the steering wheel upon impact. Her seat belt was on. I want to know why the airbag did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11114673
Air Bags
The dash is cracking at the airbag which i see is a regular problem. I am concerned about the safety of my passengers. This should not be a normal thing and should be repaired from toyota,
ODI 11140383
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota camry. While idling, the vehicle accelerated rapidly in reverse on its own without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a picnic table. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10916423
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL.
ODI 10863460
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to her back and neck and the passenger sustained injuries to his back and legs which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10817072
Air Bags
There was a head-on crash into a stopped vehicle. Speed about 45 mph. Airbag did not deploy. Car was totaled, driver suffered broken sternum...updated 10/02/15*bf
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10760784
Air Bags
Filing a complaint on behalf of my father-in-law. He has a very low mileage 2003 toyota camry which has been well maintained. There is a large gap which has formed at the top of the air bag cover lining and dashboard. Like many others who have complained about the same issue, he is afraid of the air bag deploying.
ODI 10722425
Air Bags
No accident yet...but my passenger airbag seam is splitting. I am concerned for the safety of my family.
ODI 10717390
Air Bags
This car has an airbag starting to come of out of it containment. It is the airbag on the passenger side. We have taken this car to the dealer but they claim there is no recall. I think there should be. This is a hazardous situation. It began at about 50k but now is getting worse and the mileage is over 74k. It was taken to the closest dealer when the mileage was about 63k. It gets worse every day. *tr
ODI 10669754
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Can't take my kids anywhere because it not safe can't gave friend ride .cause it un safe this car is un safe please can fit my car when i got car did no it had problems with bags..my right side dash has line across it bust open. C
ODI 10960157
Air Bags
This camry was purchased, new, by my mom and step dad is [xxx], or in 2003. They resided in florence, oregon, a beach town for the next 7 years. I moved my mom to reno, nv when she developed alzheimer's. Although nevada is a low humidity state, the fact that this car resided on the coast in florence, or where humidity is high, rain constant i feel this car should have the repair to the front airbag. I am my mom's…
ODI 10716188
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact observed that the front passenger air bag started to fail and was exposed at the dashboard without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 11022968
Air Bags
I noticed about a year ago that the seam on the front passenger airbag was separating from the dash board. There is yellow beginning to show on the top part of the seam. It is getting larger and separating more over time. I am afraid that the airbag might deploy injuring anyone sitting in the front passenger seat and possibly causing the driver to crash. I live in a hot desert climate of central california.
ODI 10750215
Air Bags
I have a 2003 camry le, and i am concerned the airbag on the passenger side is showing gaps around the cavity on the dashboard. I use the car for daily transportation for personal use, and i'm afraid it might explode from the high heat. I reside in the state of florida. What is my recourse to solve this matter? I heard and read that there is a recall for toyota vehicle of that year because of the airbag problem in…
ODI 10605764
Air Bags
Several months ago, i went to my local toyota dealership about a concern with my passenger side air bag. I was told without them touching my vehicle that i needed a new dashboard which is over $2000.00. I left because i didn't have $2000.00 plus to purchase a dashboard. I went online to toyota.com and submitted a complaint on 6/24/2014. I spoke with [xxx], a day or so later and she advised me to go back and have…
ODI 10610366
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as she was driving into a covered parking garage, retrieved her parking ticket and proceeded up the ramp, the engine suddenly revved to a speed she could not control. She tried to pump the brakes, but to no avail. She hit a parked truck and that stopped the vehicle, moving the truck approximately 6-8 feet. The…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10568456
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration and air bags malfunction. *smd the consumer was driving with the cruise control activated, and as he was preparing to exit the parkway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, despite the application of the brake. He lost control of the vehicle, and consequently he hit a guard rail and the vehicle rolled over. The consumer sustained a deep…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10554540
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
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving 1 mph in a parking lot , the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact crashed into a protected barrier to avoid crashing into pedestrians and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a contusion and a burn mark caused by seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10515643
Air Bags
We were traveling in the center lane of i-5 at 55mph and a car (a jeep wagoneer) spun out of control on the adjacent cloverleaf and hit us on the passenger side. The impact was on our front right side tearing the right front wheel a-arm crumbling the right side of the car all the way back to the rear door of the 4 door sedan. Both front air bags deployed. But neither side air bag deployed. My wife was thrown against…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10514754
Air Bags
The passenger airbag cover is been curled up and now it's starting to crack, it seems the airbag will deployed anytime soon. I know there is some issues with airbags deployment in 2003 camry, i just can't able to find the info and dealer is not the big help either. Thanks *tr
ODI 10510683
Air Bags
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated she was involved in an accident. In what should have been a fender-bender, because the other vehicle was accelerating, turned into a rather serious accident. The other vehicle made a left turn and crashed into the consumers vehicle, as she was proceeding straight ahead, and sent her two lanes over into a ditch. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10545780
Air Bags
A large gap developed between passenger side airbag cover and the dash board. Inside the gap, a yellow cover, possible airbag, can be seen. No accident involved. *tr
ODI 10477401
Air Bags
I am making this report for my mother, who was involved in an accident in which she hit the back of another vehicle. She was going approximately 40-45 mph and ran into a stopped vehicle. The airbag in her vehicle did not engage in the collision. Thank god the seat belt worked. I am filing this report with her name and personal information, except the email address is mine, as she doesn't use email. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10475439