2003 Toyota Camry engine and engine cooling problems
112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Toyota Camry — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“To whom it may concern: my 2003 toyota camry makes a rattle noise from the engine area and it's most noticeable during idle or light acceleration. My car has only 35,000 miles inspite of it being 13 years old. Clearly, toyota acknowledge that it had a problem with the manifold but since my car is…”
filed Apr 17, 2016
“2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *smd the consumer stated the engine seemed hard to start. It felt as though it was misfiring. The air condition stopped working, the vehicle overheated and started smoking profusely. When the consumer arrived home, she discovered…”
filed Jan 27, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Camry | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 Camry | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.