2003 Toyota Camry Frontal Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- upon impact · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal · Structure
I have a 2003 toyota, camry with 50,000 miles on it that has been well maintained (at my expense at the local dealership where i purchased it). I live in oregon where we have seasons so it only gets hot a few months out of the year and i use a sun visor during the summer for protection. In the front passenger side of my car where the airbag is in the dash, the rectangular indentation (like a seam) around the airbag…
ODI 10362720
Frontal
Seal around front passengers side airbag separating from dashboard causing danger of spontaneous airbag deployment. *tr
ODI 10345765
Air Bags · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Side/Window
The accident occurred on the 5 freeway going from northern california to southern california, on the grapevine. It was rainy out and during the time of the incident the rain was just softening up. In the far left lane i driven my vehicle at about 55 - 60mph, speed limit was at 65mph. I begin to slow down, and while doing so the car begins to swerve and not react to my brakes. It then turns out to the next lane and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10317355
Frontal
The front of my car hit head on into the drivers side of another car. I was going approx. 35 to40 miles per hour and my air bags did not deploy on either side,driver and passenger. In turn, my car was a total loss. I do have several pics. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10257592
Frontal
My passenger side air bag cover looks like is coming apart. I see a good gap between the cover and the dashboard. Inside the airbag cover, i can see a yellow plastic sheet kind of material. I am worried whether it will affect the performance of the airbag or whether if dust or something gets in , it will create problem on its functionality. I took it to gene messer toyota in lubbock,texas, the service advisor said…
ODI 10237068
Frontal
I have a 2003 toyota camry and you can see where the heat from the summer has caused a large gap in the dash where the airbag on the passenger side is. You can see a yellow cover inside which i am afraid is the airbag. *tr
ODI 10238996
Frontal
The contact stated the front airbags did not deploy. The vehicle has 54,000 miles. There were four passengers all were wearing seat belts. The driver and passengers sustained minor injuries. The contact was traveling 55 mph on the highway. The traffic was heavy and the road conditions were dry. A vehicle merging onto the highway cut in front of the contact's vehicle. The driver swerved to avoid hitting the van and…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10177650
Frontal
I rear ended another car in my mom's 2003 toyota camry. Although my mom's car was totaled, the air bag did not deploy. *nm
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10154900
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Approaching intersection the traffic light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor board, but the vehicle did not stop before impact with another vehicle. Speed at impact was approx. 20 mph and neither airbag deployed. Just recently had vehicle at dealership to have soft brake pedal checked, and was told of similar complaints concerning problem. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10102783
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
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal
While parking vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10094284
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal
While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact,both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10089673
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
When the consumer attempted to park, the vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a tree head on. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. *ak the vehicle was almost at a complete stop, in which the consumer had her foot lightly resting on the brake, when the sudden acceleration occurred. *sc *jb
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10081639
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling inside of a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer placed both feet on the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. It jumped a curb and collided with a glass window inside a store. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. However, there were no injuries. *ak *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10076212
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
Frontal
Failure of airbags to deploy during a serious accident. Vehicle totaled with major front end damage. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10058998
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