Coolant Leaking problems of the 2003 Toyota Camry

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.

Car engine head bolts are stripped and caused the coolant to leak into engine and and damage engine,the head bolts won't torgue to Toyota standards because the engine block is aluminium and bolts are steel ,this has been widely reported but still Toyota has not issued recall.

Toyota Camry 2003 - head gasket leak caused by head bolts that come loose due to bolt hole problems at the block. A machinist will be required to fix the issue. The cost to fix exceeds what the car is worth. Estimates range from $2500-$8000. Issue was identified at 162,000 miles. Toyota will not compensate because there is no recall and the car is not under warranty. Due to this issue, the engine coolant continues to leak. Many people have reported this issue for 2002-2006.

I own a 2003 Toyota Camry and noticed that it was overheating!!! went to replace the gasket and the head bolts were stripped and had to have to have a head bolt repair kit put in along with the gasket kit which with labor cost me over 4,000 dollars in repairs! the first problem was the aluminum block that over heated because of the coolant leak which in that overheated the block/bolts and caused them to strip the thread from the block bolt, in that had to get a repair kit drill the hole out insert a steal coil to hold the steal bolt in the aluminum block!!! point being I had to pay for this factory error of an aluminum head that either should have had steal inserts or a steal block to begin with for about 4,000 which is close to what the car would cost if I bought it at this time with the miles currently on it!!! a waste of my money when this could easily have been prevented from Toyota in the first place!!!! I honestly can say that this is my 3rd Camry I have owned and I have always swore by the Toyota Camry but after my research and my money and my headache I am really disappointed in how there not stepping up to the plate on this one and us as Toyota owners love and value the Toyota name come across this problem and nothing is being done about it its very upsetting I've drove the Camry since 2004 and been so proud of the name and passed along the good quality of the Camry name on and on then I come across this issue and there are so many people who have the same exact problems and Toyota won't step up to the the plate on it really tarnishes the name for me!!!!.

As we were driving on the highway the check engine light, lit up and the car started making odd noises when the acceleration pedal was pressed, we quickly pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. When we opened the front the engine and coolant were smoking. There was no indication before this that anything was wrong, apparently the oil had been leaking and the engine had overheated, even though the car gave no indication of this.

We found coolant on our garage floor. We took the Camry to our Toyota dealer and was informed that cylinder head bolts were stripped and coolant was leaking out of the bolts. We were told that a used engine replacement was needed to correct the problem, and that Toyota would not cover any of the cost. Apparently, Toyota had issued service bulletins to their dealers about the problem some years before, but when I called Toyota's 1-800-331-4331 number I was informed that there were no recalls or warranty extensions for this problem. Based on what I found on the internet, this is a common problem with the 2003 Camry.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while making a left or right turn there was a noise coming from under the hood. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was leaking coolant fluid. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the failure and stated that the engine head bolt strips itself causing the coolant to leak out and blew the head gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The vehicle engine was running very ruff after start then shortly after the engine light came on. The fault codes on the engine light was a number two and three cylinder misfire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for analysis. The dealership stated the head gasket was leaking between the number two and three cylinders (no coolant was leaking outside the engine). The dealership attempted to remove the head, but the first bolt started to strip and the technicians stopped at that point. I was informed that the engine was not repairable and the replacement cost was $4,600 for a used 80,000 mile engine. I took the vehicle to a local shop and had the engine replaced with a 30,000 mile engine for $3,000. Complaints like this one (the head bolts striping out the aluminum engine block) are all over the internet. Toyota should be responsible for these design flaws. 1) the head gaskets should not be failing on vehicles with low millage. 2) the head bolts should be removable without damaging the engine.

The engine head bolts are stripped out in the block causing the head gasket to blow and causing a coolant leak. In talking with my repair person and searching the internet this is a common problem for the 4 cyl 2. 4 l engine. Toyota issued a new part number for the block (TSB ref #eg015-07) so they know there is a problem but will not do a recall. The only fix is a new engine which is about $8000. 00.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the temperature gauge warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that all of the coolant fluid had leaked out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the bolts became detached from the engine base. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

I purchased a 2003 Toyota Camry xle brand new. Recently I had the car in for service only to learn that coolant was leaking into the #2 cylinder. After further examination the mechanic informed me that the bolts going into the aluminum engine block were stripped. Researching this problem on the internet I found that there are numerous Camrys of the same year that are having the exact same problem. The cost to repair this issue is prohibitive and the car is worthless after only 8 years of use. This is an apparent manufacture defect that Toyota refuses to remedy. Driving the car as is would be a safety hazard and we are stuck with a car of no value to us.

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 tread 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 VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,422.

I have a 2003 Toyota Camry le (4 cylinder, 2. 4 l) which began leaking engine coolant from around the back of the engine block. My mechanic said that it was likely a blown head gasket. After further research, he determined that the cause of the leak was most likely loose head bolts in the engine block which were due to the bolts stripping the thread from the block. He said my only option was to replace the engine at that point. Appartently this is a very common problem with 2002 and 2003 Camrys, and Toyota needs to be held accountable for this! I bought a Toyota because I wanted a vehicle which I could be driving years from now. Now I'm left with a vehicle I don't know if I will be able to drive next week!.

My 2003 Camry was no longer heating the inside of the car even with the heat on high. ¿ then I realized the thermostat was in the 'red. ' I had antifreeze added and it worked fine for 24 hours. Then, it happened again. Since I was driving, I turned the air conditioner on and the thermostat went down to 'normal' range. I took it back to the mechanic, who added more antifreeze. It worked fine until the next morning. Then, it happened again: no heat in cabin and thermostat on red. ¿ I cooled it down and took it to another mechanic who said the head bolts are stripped, causing coolant to leak and the engine to overheat. He said the bolts were not put in properly during manufacturing. I see many customer complaints on the internet. I call Toyota (1800 331-4331). The rep says Toyota has not issued a recall about this, leaving me sol (simply out of luck). Right now, im looking at having to spend at least $1600 to repair a car that is supposed to be reliable. Remember, Toyota tough? ive been a loyal Toyota owner for years but I believe this will be my last. ¿ signed, disappointed customer.

2003 Toyota Camry. Coolant leaking, problem with engine, say many other people stating having this problem on the internet under vehicle reviews and complaints. Had to replace the engine at 100,000 miles. Very upset. Same discription as every one else, gurgling noise, coolant being quickly removed, mechanic chasing the problem to the engine, engine replaced. Called Toyota, joke of a reaction, no apology or any offer of compensation.

I own a 2003 Toyota Camry 4cyn and noticed brownish oil substance leaking from the car. I took it to the Toyota dealership that has been servicing my car for years only for them to tell me that I have a blown head gasket. When I asked them to explain how this happened and inform them the car gave me no warning they indicated that the head bolts were stripped and this caused the coolant to leak which in turn is why the engine has to be replaced. Of course the quote was starting at $3000. After researching this problem and noticing that this is definitely something that has been occurring over some time and Toyota is aware of it based on the service bulletin 01507 NHTSA#10021542 dated April 6,2007,Toyota should be pursued with a class action suit. There are many Camry owners (ranging in years 2002-2006) with this problem that should be helped in some kind of way from the Toyota corporation.

I own a 2003 Toyota Camry with a 2. 4 4 cyl. 2az-fe motor. And have an issue where the headbolts pull out of the block, causing a coolant leak. This particular problem is known to Toyota, as described in Toyota service bulletin 01507, NHTSA #10021542, dated April 6 2007. Even though Toyota and your office is aware this issue affects hundreds of consumers, causing repairs anywhere from $2000 to $6000, nothing is being done to correct this obvious design flaw. To repair the vehicle, the engine block needs to be drilled and tapped to accommodate inserts to allow the heads to be torqued to the required specs, or in some cases, the engine needs to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact filled the vehicle with water and drove to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine coolant leaked water between the cylinder head and the block. It was also discovered that three cylinder head bolts were loose. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 10/16/08. Updated 10/17/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact heard water moving from one end of the vehicle to the other when she attempted to make turns or when she started the vehicle. When the failure occurred, the contact noticed the vehicle was leaking coolant. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. In August 2007 with 98,000 miles, the engine was replaced by a private mechanic yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls for the vehicle. The current mileage was 167,000 and the failure mileage was 89,000.