2003 Toyota Camry: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Camry years.
816 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Camry?The 2003 Toyota Camry has 816 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2003 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Toyota Camry vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Camry years only. How we score it
Is 2003 a good year for the Camry?
Across the 30 Camry model years we track, complaint volume runs from 62 (2022) to 7,102 (2007). With 816 complaints, the 2003 Camry sits above the model's median of 587.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2003 Camry
air bags:side/window
Campaign 04V346000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability and low cost of ownership. The Camry is consistently cited as a benchmark for dependable, low-maintenance transportation capable of exceeding 200,000 miles with basic care.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Camry. See the full Camry owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Camry listings typically run $13,998–$23,798.
Other Camry model years
Compare every Camry year side by side to see how 2003 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Camry against its rivals
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