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2003 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (61%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

120600 mi

C $165
Replaced Battery 
88000 mi

US $500
Alternator bearing required alternator replacement. 
136000 mi Alternator went bad. Replaced alternator and battery. 
111600 mi

C $280
both power windows for passengers failed to function 
100000 mi

US $350
corroded battery terminal cables 
210000 mi

US $365
Replaced starter motor 

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2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

180000 mi

US $300
New starter 
150040 mi

C $200
A/C tested for leaks, (none found) and recharged. 
152180 mi

C $17
The lamps behind the HVAC control panel were replaced. 
186000 mi

US $347
Battery cable corroded through. 

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2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

40000 mi

US $250
Repaired short. Replace Fuse for A/C Compressor. 
52000 mi Estimate to have right rear window motor fixed. Too expensive, didn't have it done. 
172000 mi

US $175
Replace starter 
108000 mi

US $265
AC was going in and out. Likely relay issue. Repair added freon but that only worked for a little while before it recurred. 
217000 mi

$80
alternator solenoid fail. no charge. 
163000 mi

US $150
Replaced relay on AC 
165000 mi Replaced A/C relay again, this time without charge. 
134020 mi

C $400
The car needed a new battery, but it was not surprising. It was an old battery, and the car wasn't used for a few months. 
140000 mi

US $30
starter brushback 
216000 mi

US $287
A/C compressor wires were fried. New wiring was needed. A/c did not work Oil change 
204700 mi

US $325
original starter replaced 
258000 mi

US $9
rear stop lamp 
110000 mi Horn stopped working and is blowing fuses. 
172000 mi AC not working AC was not working, figured out it was the relay. Replaced AC Relay and working fine since. 

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2003 Toyota Camry Electrical Problems

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