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2003 Toyota Camry

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2003 Toyota Camry
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Driver Assistance & Speed Control

Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 263 of 806 complaints (33%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 1,013 in 2002 to 806 in 2003.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
806
Recall campaigns
1
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,600–$3,300
Combined MPG
19–24

Complaints by model year

  1. 3252001
  2. 1,0132002
  3. 8062003
  4. 7992004
  5. 8132005

Where owners report problems

  1. Driver Assistance & Speed Control263 (33%)
  2. Engine166 (21%)
  3. Brakes123 (15%)
  4. Airbags & Restraints101 (13%)
  5. Steering53 (7%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches52 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2003: 5 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20012002200320042005vs. 2003 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,100–3,3002,600–3,3002,600–3,3002,600–2,9502,500–2,950
Combined MPG19–2419–2419–2421–2421–25
City / Highway MPG17–21 / 24–3017–21 / 24–3017–21 / 24–3018–21 / 27–3018–21 / 26–31
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)320–468370–468370–468370–423355–423
Complaints filed3251,013806799813Not compared
Recalls issued54135Not compared
Crash-involved complaints87272239223245Not compared
Fire-involved complaints1220101311Not compared
Injuries reported71144111145135Not compared
Deaths reported3135618Not compared
Configurations compared54444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Camry have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Toyota Camry?

Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 263 of 806 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates it 19–24 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Toyota Camry?

EPA estimates $2,600–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (9)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg$2,700386 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars17 mpg (low)24 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$3,300 (high)468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars21 mpg (high)29 mpg24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars21 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars17 mpg (low)25 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 4-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars21 mpg (high)29 mpg24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 7Manual 5-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars21 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 8Automatic 4-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg$2,950423 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic 5-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg$2,950423 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine1666721
Transmission & Drivetrain419040
Fuel System216020
Electrical233300
Brakes123331130
Steering534010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires517130
Airbags & Restraints101540520
Driver Assistance & Speed Control2631700584
Body, Seats & Latches529130
Visibility & Lighting332040
Other359020

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Campaign 04V346000 · Jul 13, 2004

    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.
    Consequence
    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.