1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Structure

2003 Toyota Camry Structure Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2010

    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

  • June 8, 2010 · 50,000 miles

    Air Bags · Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack, exposing the passenger's side air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

    ODI 10644816

  • April 12, 2010

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Suspension

    Consumers 2003 toyota camry has brake problems, water leaks in the trunk and gas reservoir, doors do not close properly releasing air into the driver side door. *ts smoke would emit from the exhaust on cold starts. The engine valve stem seals were replaced due to loss of tension and oil was leaking into the cylinders. The strut supports were replaced due them being worn. The power steering rack was leaking, the…

    ODI 10316533

  • October 1, 2007

    Structure · Unknown Or Other

    2003 toyota camry passenger air bag cover coming apart. Consumer is concerned about this gap in between the dashboard and the air bag cover affecting the performance of the air bag if it is needed. *kb the dealer stated the separation appeared to be caused by excessive heat.*jb

    ODI 10206107

  • June 25, 2007 · 46,009 miles

    Structure

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that there is a gap in the dashboard above the air bag cover. The air bag can be seen through the gap. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the air bag is in still in place and that there is nothing wrong with being able to see the air bag through the gap. The current and failure mileages were 46,009.

    ODI 10194844

  • March 5, 2007 · 40,000 miles

    Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact noticed holes in the rear speaker covers and pieces of the covers had fallen into the trunk of the vehicle. The failure began in march of 2007 and still persists. The dealer agreed to split the cost for parts, but the contact must pay the labor fees. When the windows are rolled down, the speaker cover fragments float around inside the vehicle. The powertrain was…

    ODI 10194753

  • January 1, 2005

    Structure

    The speaker panel behind the back seat has cracked and this has made holes in this back panel. There has never been anything placed in the back window to have created this to happen. We contacted our toyota dealer and was told it would cost $500.00 dollars to fix which in my opinion it was caused by faulty material that the toyota company used. In all of the cars i have bought over the years many different makes…

    ODI 10216964

  • November 1, 2004

    Air Bags · Structure · Windshield

    The vehicle was hit by a semi truck and totaled. None of the vehicle's air bags deployed. The consumer sustained injuries. *nm the headrest was shaped incorrectly for a short person and the windshields reflective properties were distracting when driving on brightly sunlit days. *sc

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10101430

  • October 31, 2003 · 5,000 miles

    Structure

    During the day odometer is hard to view. Dealer states that it is the new design for the 2003 models. *ak

    ODI 10046174

  • March 1, 2003 · 15,000 miles

    Equipment · Structure

    In 3/2003 i purchased a toyota camry. Within 1-2 years i noticed minor cracks developing on the two speaker covers at the back of the car under the back window and behind the back seats. The cracks progressed with time but i had forgotten to bring it up to the dealer because the speakers are located in a place i do not normally look and because i thought they were only cheap plastic covers. By 2006 the plastic was…

    ODI 10215303