general problems of the 2003 Toyota Camry

2003 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to defective airbag. The consumer stated the vehicle was displaying a defect in the dash area where the air bag is located. The consumer equested information about the vehicle and how to proceed with repairs.

Front passenger side collision at 30+ mph, no airbags deployed.

Front passenger air bag deployed in park mode like loud boom and cracked the windshield did not even move the car. Couple metal pieces hit me.

Almost at end of exit ramp from i264 to bardstown rd near gardiner lane intersection. Had green light. My vehicle was going approx 25 mph with no car in front of me to exit onto bardstown rd (hwy 31?). Only myself, driver. I was in left hand lane to exit to westbd (?) bardstown rd. Toward downtown and a smaller car whipped right in front of me from right hand kane (two exit lanes going in same direction. Perhaps, this car wanted to cross over three lanes on bardstown rd to get to fat left turn lane at gardiner ln. This light is often backed-up. Even though I applied my brakes, they were not stopping my car in time and I hopped curb to left to smsll triangular median. Airbags deployed. I could not make wise decisions without seeing and I was hit by airbags, bruised in face, etc. I was wearing my seatbelt. I viewed that there was no traffic coming toward me as I was now perpendicular to traffic into teo lanes of bardstown rd. I could have turned right and avoided hitting any othrr vehivle if it were not for airbags blocking my view. I had not hit any object or vehicle at this point. I kept applying pressure to my brakes on which I had spent thousands in repair. The brakes still did not stop me. I never saw why I stopped. Airbag blocked view. The car I was driving finally hit something (later found out) another car in turn lane to get onto I 264 it finally stopped. My hearing aid in my right ear was ejected when airbag deployed. I found it later on passenger mat in rear. The airbags had to be defective to deploy from jumping one small curb. No airbag I am able to turn right whether brakes work or not. No accident.

The dash is cracking at the airbag which I see is a regular problem. I am concerned about the safety of my passengers. This should not be a normal thing and should be repaired from Toyota,.

Air bad ligh is on all the time.

Takata recall.

Filing a complaint on behalf of my father-in-law. He has a very low mileage 2003 Toyota Camry which has been well maintained. There is a large gap which has formed at the top of the air bag cover lining and dashboard. Like many others who have complained about the same issue, he is afraid of the air bag deploying.

No accident yet. . . But my passenger airbag seam is splitting. I am concerned for the safety of my family.

This car has an airbag starting to come of out of it containment. It is the airbar on the passenger side. We have taken this car to the dealer but they claim there is no recall. I think there should be. This is a hazardous situation. It began at about 50k but now is getting worse and the mileage is over 74k. It was taken to the closest dealer when the mileage was about 63k. It gets worse every day.

Can't take my kids anywhere because it not safe can't gave friend ride . Cause it un safe this car is un safe please can fit my car when I got car did no it had problems with bags. . My right side dash has line across it bust open. C.

This Camry was purchased, new, by my mom and step dad is eugene, or in 2003. They resided in florence, oregon, a beach town for the next 7 years. I moved my mom to reno, nv when she developed alzheimer's. Although nevada is a low humidity state, the fact that this car resided on the coast in florence, or where humidity is high, rain constant I feel this car should have the repair to the front airbag. I am my mom's caretaker in my home and now with hospice's help. I also have an adult son on ssdi who needs my assistance. I worry that if something happens to me, due to the airbags in this 2003 Camry, that my mom, son and family would be greatly affected, not to mention possible injury/death to me or passenger. Please consider this car to be included in the recall to repair/replace the takata airbag. I have contacted the local Toyota dealership as well. Thank you, please offer me peace of mind and have this airbag replaced/repaired.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact observed that the front passenger air bag started to fail and was exposed at the dashboard without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I noticed about a year ago that the seam on the front passenger airbag was separating from the dash board. There is yellow beginning to show on the top part of the seam. It is getting larger and separating more over time. I am afraid that the airbag might deploy injuring anyone sitting in the front passenger seat and possibly causing the driver to crash. I live in a hot desert climate of central California.

I have a 2003 Camry le, and I am concerned the airbag on the passenger side is showing gaps around the cavity on the dashboard. I use the car for daily transportation for personal use, and I'm afraid it might explode from the high heat. I reside in the state of florida. What is my recourse to solve this matter? I heard and read that there is a recall for Toyota vehicle of that year because of the airbag problem in florida.

2003 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration and air bags malfunction. The consumer was driving with the cruise control activated, and as he was preparing to exit the parkway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, despite the application of the brake. He lost control of the vehicle, and consequently he hit a guard rail and the vehicle rolled over. The consumer sustained a deep laceration to his knee.

The passenger airbag cover is been curled up and now it's starting to crack, it seems the airbag will deployed anytime soon. I know there is some issues with airbags deployment in 2003 Camry, I just can't able to find the info and dealer is not the big help either. Thanks.

2003 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag malfunction. The consumer stated she was involved in an accident. In what should have been a fender-bender, because the other vehicle was accelerating, turned into a rather serious accident. The other vehicle made a left turn and crashed into the consumers vehicle, as she was proceeding straight ahead, and sent her two lanes over into a ditch. The consumer received serious injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated had the air bag deployed, her injuries, may not have been as serious.

I am making this report for my mother, who was involved in an accident in which she hit the back of another vehicle. She was going approximately 40-45 mph and ran into a stopped vehicle. The airbag in her vehicle did not engage in the collision. Thank god the seat belt worked. I am filing this report with her name and personal information, except the email address is mine, as she doesn't use email.

The airbag in front passenger side of my toyoto Camry 2003 appears as though it may burst open at any time. There is a portion of what appears to be part of the airbag hanging out on the dashboard. Each year it gets worst. I live in a warm weather state, and wonder if that has anything to do with the bulging airbag. Please let me know if there is a procedure to take to get this fixed. I have my grandkids riding with me all the time now that they live closer to me, and I am afraid for their safety.

Our 2003 Toyota Camry/ solara accelerated while in neutral and with the parking brake on. The regular brakes also failed as well as the airbags.

The accident occurred on the 5 freeway going from northern California to southern California, on the grapevine. It was rainy out and during the time of the incident the rain was just softening up. In the far left lane I driven my vehicle at about 55 - 60mph, speed limit was at 65mph. I begin to slow down, and while doing so the car begins to swerve and not react to my brakes. It then turns out to the next lane and begins spinning about 4 times while I pull up the emergency brakes. No car collision happened, but it was headed straight towards the guard rail, where it then hit the left front of the car and then the side left of the car and back left of the car. The car finally braked, with damage to the front, side left, and back of vehicle, blown out both back tires, wouldn't turn on, & no air bags deployed. The accident caused damaged to the vehicle and cracked pavement as well as moved guard reel affected area about a foot in. Passenger had head, neck and back injuries, nothing to serious, just enough to get checked up and sent to the hospital. I believe the speed of the car should have caused the air bags to deploy. Its a 2003 Toyota Camry, I've been the owner for about a year and a half, no accidents prior to this one.

I was involved in a crash where I was hit on the passenger side. Although the impact was severe enough to cause damage to the frame of the car, none of the six (6) air bags deployed. As mentioned in a previous complaint, there is now a gap on the dashboard around the area for the passenger air bag.

2003 Toyota Camry accelerated out of control and rear ended second vehicle and then a building before stopping. Operator attempted to stop the vehicle by fully depressing brakes, pumping brakes and shifting to neutral to no avail. Vehicle was brought to dealer for problem in 06/06 and again in 02/07. In 06/06 dealer stated there was a computer problem and an adjustment was made. In 02/07 dealer stated they could not find any problem. Operator state he had four failures before servicing in 2006 and only one failure before bringing it in in 2007. There was direct frontal impact that caused extensive damage, neither air bag deployed. See also 10196913.

While driving at 35 mph vehicle accelerated without warning. When applying the brakes vehicle accelerated even more. As a result, the vehicle collided into two parked cars and a brick wall. Driver sustained head injuries. The consumer recieved a check 18,636. 18 in full payment for auto loss. When the consumer pressed the gas pedal the rpms where high. One airbag deployed.

I purchased a 2003 Camry new,the vehicle has since been involved in two signifigant frontal collisions in which neither airbag deployed,the latter resulting in injury to myself and my wife. I am alarmed that this is the second occurence of airbag failure on this same vehicle and the degree of injury which could have resulted due to their failure. We are currently contacting the manufacturer to hopefully resolve this matter.

The vehicle was hit by a semi truck and totaled. None of the vehicle's air bags deployed. The consumer sustained injuries. The headrest was shaped incorrectly for a short person and the windshields reflective properties were distracting when driving on brightly sunlit days.

Estimated speed was between 30 - 35 mph while persuing through an intersection another vehicle crossed right in front of her. The front had impacted the other vehicle and then was knocked around. The other vehicles' air bags deployed and even after the owner of the Camry hit a tree, neither air bags deployed. Please describe details ts.

While driving, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and was hit on the front driver side by a truck. None of the air bags deployed. Please describe further.