Complaints
945
Crashes
299
Fires
13
Injuries
139
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1231 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:50,403 mi
Crash-related:153
#252 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:127,370 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#352 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:90,867 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 231 | 153 | — | 50,403 mi | |
| ENGINE | 52 | 3 | 2 | 127,370 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 52 | 1 | 2 | 90,867 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 52 | 12 | — | 41,438 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 51 | 31 | — | 88,654 mi | |
| STEERING | 38 | 2 | — | 43,151 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 32 | 1 | 2 | 74,861 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 27 | 15 | — | 26,324 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 26 | 11 | — | 14,966 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 22 | 3 | — | 22,059 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 20 | 1 | — | 38,065 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 5 | — | 110,629 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 17 | 13 | — | 49,132 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 3 | 2 | 102,596 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 4 | — | 84,176 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 5 | — | 62,457 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | 7 | 1 | 106,777 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | — | — | 181,487 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | 1 | — | 31,202 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | — | 1 | 37,932 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 9 | — | — | 52,610 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 9 | — | — | 44,738 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 4 | — | 129,192 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 7 | — | — | 62,166 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 7 | 1 | — | 55,142 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 6 | 3 | — | 43,112 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 66,765 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 2,033 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | 1 | — | 57,310 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 | — | — | 26,869 mi |
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