The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Camry · 2003
2003 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 95,800 miles. Median 49,800, from 592 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control | 38,000 | 12,000–70,000 | 202 |
| Engine | 76,000 | 41,500–111,800 | 86 |
| Brakes | 13,500 | 1,500–51,500 | 63 |
| Airbags | 77,200 | 36,500–100,000 | 49 |
| Steering | 36,700 | 8,100–54,200 | 36 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 36% |
| Brakes | 21% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Steering | 8% |
| Airbags | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 806 | 239 | 10 | 76 | 5 | 10 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V346000 Jul 2004 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Engine surging | 2006 | 2007 |
| Closed | Vehicle speed control | 2005 | 2006 |
| Closed | Throttle control system | 2004 | 2004 |
Manufacturer communications 157
Toyota filed 157 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles may make a water leak at the front floor area
- Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Optional | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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