2003 Toyota Camry engine problems

Filed Oct 6, 2022 · Engine · 215,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle onto her driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine bolts had sheared off. The contact stated that the bolts were replaced and torqued to specs however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Having purchased w 2003 Toyota Camry 2.4l, (with good paint, no rust, great interior, and new clear headlights) 3 days prior, the previous owner reported no current issues. The check engine light come on the 3 rd day as I drove away from the DMV having just titled it. AC was blowing cold, no other dash lights were on and I couldn't feel any apparent issues driving, so I proceed to my place of employment, where a friend whom is an independent mechanic had the machine to read check engine codes. I never made it. Had driven approximately 25 miles and came to a full stop for a red light. Upon turning green and beginning to accelerate, my Camry's engine died and would not start. When the key was turned it made no noise at all. Towed to a mechanic shop, I was asked if it had overheated, it had not. Without investing further and me acquiring a diagnostics charge, he said one apparent issue was the fact that there was absolutely no coolant in the engine. Dumfounded I had ittowed home where another Mechanic friend (licensed) was going to see about reapiring it. One of the code//errors read, was that the was no combustion, the radiator was full, but there was no traces of coolant in the engine, when took of the engine mainfold right away he noticed 3 cool packs that were damaged, as well as what appeared to be a used head gasket poorly installed, and worse if all the timing chain had jumped and made a mad mesh nightmare to the engine...so previous owners obviously sold me their night mare, I now am stuck with either replacing the engine (not) or bring carless once again.✔️✔️ Note: Contacted the acclaimed christian, God fearing sellers, whom I paid $4000 and they kindly refunded me $1000, as they stated it was no fault of theirs ..

Filed Jun 14, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · AL

I was going 45 to 50 mph and my car shut off in middle of highway and we barely got out of highway before getting hit there is recall on same kind of car for throttle body and that's what's wrong with mine so it has too be that they missed my car

Filed Nov 26, 2021 · Engine · NJ

I have a 2003 Toyota Camry le (4 cylinder, 2. 4 l) which began leaking engine coolant from around the engine block. My mechanic determined that the root cause of the leak was loose head bolts in the engine block. I was advised to either replace the engine or rebuild it both of which are cost prohibitive given the value of the car at 114,000 miles. I have come to learn that this is a very common problem with 2003 Camrys and Toyota has issued no recall for this issue. This particular car was well maintained by Toyota dealership service.

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · CO

After oxygen sensors were changed the VSC and track off lights came on and wouldn't turn off and it's using a lot of fuel consumption and it takes a second for the car to pick up after stepping on the gas pedal

Filed May 7, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 240,000 miles · AL

Drivers side power seat is stuck in forward. Emergency brake does not work. Engine requires 1 gallon of oil every 2 thousand miles.

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was to shifted into neutral and restarted. The vehicle was then driven to her destination. The failure recurred twice. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had not been contacted or notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Engine · 89,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge increased to hot, indicating the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer ray brandt toyota located at 2460 veterans blvd, kenner, la 70062, who diagnosed that the engine's head gasket had blown, due to the engine bolts failing and coolant was leaking out of the cylinder head. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Engine · NY

Head bolts stripped causing antifreeze to leak inside and outside of engine. This is a common and known problem for this engine. A google search turns up hundreds of examples of this exact problem. Example: google "2003 camry stripped head bolts".

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Engine · 212,000 miles · NY

Engine overheated and head gasket blown due to head bolt threads being stripped. This is a safety issue since the vehicle cannot be driven when this happens and there is a good chance of being stuck on a dangerous road or left to walk alone in a dangerous situation. Toyota should repair this.