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2003 Toyota Camry Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Camry has 40 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Camry

Speed Control
218
Engine
150
Brakes
106
Airbags
70
Steering
53
Powertrain
40
Other
29
Visibility
21
Suspension
20
Structure
19
Electrical
18
Seat Belts
17
Tires
14
Latches & Locks
11
Fuel System
11
Seats
8
Lights
6
Wheels
4

40

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 26, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEHaving purchased w 2003 Toyota Camry 2.4l, (with good paint, no rust, great interior, and new clear ...
Jul 26, 2013POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELSI WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT WAITING TO TURN LEFT, WHEN SUDDENLY I GOT HIT FROM THE REAR RIGHT PART OF M...
Oct 24, 2012POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMON OCTOBER 24, 2012, I PARALLEL PARKED MY 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY ON THE STREET. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME W...
Jan 21, 2011POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NE...
Jan 1, 2011POWER TRAIN,ENGINEACCORDING TO TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN T-SB-0034-08 (APRIL 15, 2008), THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...
Jun 15, 2010POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE G...
Apr 4, 2010POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2003 TOYOTA CAMRY LE WAS RUNNING, SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, BUT IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. CAR "TO...
Mar 17, 2010POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND EXITING IT, THE CONTACT NOTIC...
Nov 20, 2009POWER TRAINON 2 OCCASIONS OUR 2003 CAMRY LE ACCELERATED. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE IN A PARKING LOT...
May 6, 2009POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS ONE IN DRIVEWAY AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. *TR
Jan 18, 2009POWER TRAIN2003 TOYOTA CAMRY AUTOMATIC TRANS. PUT IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE. SURGED CUT WHEELS TO AVOID...
Feb 28, 2008POWER TRAINREAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, LARGE AMOUNT. *TR
Dec 3, 2007POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION STARTED TO ACT UP AT AROUND 40 MPH. TOOK IT TO CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION WHO IN TURN TRIED...
Oct 30, 2007POWER TRAINCAR CONSTANTLY ROLLS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC AND WE HAVE TO KEEP OUR FOOT ON TH...
Jul 1, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 4RUNNER THAT HAS A HORRIBLE CLUNKING SOUND THAT HAPPENS AT RANDOM. THE TOYOTA DEALER H...
Aug 23, 2005POWER TRAINMY 03 CAMRY WITH 22K MILES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE SAFETY BUTTON ON THE SHIFT...
Feb 2, 2005POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND THEN STALLED. OWNER CONTACT...
Aug 1, 2004POWER TRAINTHE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND EXITED TO RETRIEVE A GAS CAN. WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED AROUND T...
Mar 1, 2004POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 55-65 MPH ON ...
Feb 12, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AS IF WANTING TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DI...

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