2003 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 1, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 139,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. While parked, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician replaced two oxygen sensors. After the repair the check engine light illuminated intermittently and the contact noticed that the interior lights, radio and the mileage on the instrument panel continued to illuminate after the key was removed from the ignition. The contact replaced the battery but the failure continued. On another occasion while driving approximately 10 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no further repairs performed to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Engine · 64,767 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle rattled and vibrated as it accelerated. The contact'ss mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the intake manifold was failing. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The failure mileage was 64,767 and the current mileage was 65,025.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Engine · 92,422 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that smoke was emitted from under the vehicle as it stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the cylinder head bolts were pulled out, the head gasket exhibited an oil leak and after pressure testing the cooling system, the cylinders filled up with coolant. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered instructions on how to repair the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,422. Updated 06/17/11 *bf the consumer stated the instrument cluster lights illuminated and power steering, along with the brakes failed to work. Updated 11/23/11

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Engine · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was running hot. The vehicle then stalled and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected yet the dealer was unable to determine the exact cause of failure. The dealer stated that the failure could have been caused by a faulty thermostat or the headers. The contact was advised that the engine was destroyed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 169,668.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 77,005 miles · CT

The car stalls when in motion. No warning at all. Could be going 10mph or 65mph, and it suddenly goes to idle speed. Dealer said it is throttle body (electronic sensor?) issue and must be replaced for $1200. Warranty is 36 months or 36,000 miles. My car has 77,000 miles. According to the internet, this is apparently a common problem with toyota. Outrageous!!!!!! Not only is this one of the most dangerous problems that I have ever heard of, but toyota and the federal safety agency seem to be ignoring the problem. My congressman and ct consumer protection will hear about this and I urge you to do something to help-------save (lives) toyota drivers.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 44,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a garage door. The contacts foot was depressing the brake in an attempt to stop the vehicle; however, upon impact, the vehicle continued the unintended acceleration and proceeded into traffic. The vehicle crashed a second time into the front end of another vehicle. There were no injuries. There was no mention of a police report being filed. The vehicle continued to stall intermittently but was restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer advised the contact that an investigator would further inspect the vehicle failures. The failure and the current mileages were 44,000. Updated 5/6/10 *cn the consumer stated as he was backing out of his driveway, when the vehicle swerved with a great amount of force and crashed in his garage doorway and did severe damage. The consumer stated he placed his foot on the brake and a split-second later, the vehicle was rushing forward at a high speed through his parking space and into traffic on a two-way road in front of his driveway where he collided with a passing vehicle that was turning left. Updated 05/13/10.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Transmission started to act up at around 40 MPH. Took it to certified transmission who in turn tried different parts, they even took to the toyota dealer for assistance with the problem. After over a month, they decided I should replace the transmission. Even after the new transmission certified transmission still was testing the car and would stall. The car never stalled before the new tranny. Certified finally called for me to pick up my car. I asked if he was sure it was safe and he said yes. Friday late afternoon I picked up the car and paid $4,000 for transmission. Drove it saturday once and it started to dog a few times. Sunday I went to grocery store and on the way home the car died in the middle of the busiest street in kansas city. I was pulled off to the side calling my ins. Tow service when I was rearended at about 40 mpg. When it was all said and done with fighting with everyone, with no care or concern from anyone, I finally gave up fighting. I ended up losing money with the other ins. Co. Because even if they repaired the damage, the car still didn't work and certified tried to say it could have been something else. Now after what I know, I feel certified transmission did not treat me fairly.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · AZ

Dt: vehicle stalled in the middle of the road on august 12, 2005. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong and sent the consumer home with the invoice. There was no for warning. About 6 weeks before when pushing on the accelerator pedal it seemed like it took a few seconds for the vehicle to accelerate.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 12 miles · VA

While driving at 35 MPH vehicle hesitated when trying to accelerate and then stalled. Owner contacted the dealer , and had the transmission replaced. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Engine · MD

While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Jul 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 12,500 miles · CA

We filled up our 2003 camry le at costco (on a monday). We shopped at costco and then drove about 17 miles to our home. We backed up our incline driveway and unloaded the trunk. We drove to safeway (about 2 miles away) that same day and dropped a relative at their house about a mile away. We drove a total of about 25 miles after the fill up at costco. The camry was not driven for the rest of the week until friday. On friday the car was driven no more than three miles before it started to hesitate and then stalled. It did this four times before getting back to the house. We had it towed to the toyota dealership for repair. We were told that we overflowed the fuel tank and the carbon canister was filled with gas. This caused the computer to stall the car out because it is sensing an over rich condition. The problem is we did not overfill the fuel tank and we drove it for far too long for this to be what caused the carbon filter to have gotten gas in it. Maybe backing up the driveway with a full tank caused the problem, but that is a flaw in the engineering of the car, not a mistake by the consumer. The repair and towing cost 780 dollars.