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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%)

Chart based on 143 repairs.
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2003 Toyota Camry engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

85000 mi

US $150
Check engine light came on. Mechanic said it was a sensor acting up. 
75000 mi

US $600
Water pump went out, belt broke and noticed the tranny cooler inside the radiator was leaking. Thermostat was bad also radiator cap. Just hoping the head gasket isn't bad. 

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2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

144500 mi

US $250
o2 sensor 
81000 mi manifold cracked 
125000 mi

US $1200
Thermostat 
70271 mi

C $823
Air/Fuel Sensor replaced Transmission fluid & antifreeze replaced Oil changed, Air filter replaced All included in price 
99820 mi

C $530
Oxygen Sensor was replaced and did an Oil Change plus replaced Air filter at the same time. 

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2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

134000 mi

US $540
Cooling system was not working. 
93000 mi

C $200
Belt was squealing a little upon starting after a cold soak @ <0C. Replaced tensioner and belt with Gates Solution Kit. Still squeals a bit somtimes when first started in the cold. 

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2003 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

157-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $120
Throwing code for O2 sensor. Replaced top and bottom sensors. Check engine code removed.. Engine now spewing blue smoke on cold start. Check engine light back on. Unresolved. 
276000 mi Failed VA emissions inspection; Evaporative Emission Control System leak; mechanic tried but failed to find the leak; received rough estimate of $2,500 for parts and labor to repair. RIP Old Reliable. 
134000 mi

US $50
cracked dogbone (rod, engine strut) mount 
111000 mi

US $100
Belt tensioner was making excessive noise. Replaced tensioner. Found top motor mount worn. Replaced top motor mount also. 
142000 mi

US $130
Vehicle exhibited an intermittent growling noise more pronounced when cold. Diagnosed issue and found the belt tensioner had excessive play. Replaced Belt tensioner. 
224000 mi

US $175
car started smoking and was burning about half a quart of oil every 600 miles or so to resolve this issue i replaced the valve stem seals 
290300 mi

US $550
Replaced valve stem seals 
87000 mi

US $600
Accelerator chip failed. There is no accelerator cable in this car, it's all controlled by a very expensive chip. 
133000 mi

US $50
A/C system was turning OFF. Changes the A/C relay by myself to resolve the issue. 
81000 mi

US $200
Replaced leaking radiator, hoses, thermostat. 
205000 mi

US $25
Replaced serpentine belts. 
202000 mi

US $600
Cat replace 
164000 mi

US $1200
Replace catalytic converter. Replaced radiator. 
170000 mi

US $580
Evap Canister had a leak. Replaced. 
105000 mi

US $325
Crankshaft position sensor went out. Meineke Car Care replaced the sensor in a very timely manner. 
198400 mi

$500
Catalytic converter internally rusted. Replaced. Engine mount cracked and broken. Replaced. 
217000 mi

$120
Spark plugs 
130000 mi

US $1100
Exhaust system rotted out and fell off car. Everything behind flexpipe needed replacement. 
76000 mi

US $497
catalytic converter failed Catalytic converter failed - replaced under warranty. Oil pan gasket had to be replaced and one motor mount was cracked and had to be replaced. 
116100 mi

US $170
Replaced a worn motor mount 
120000 mi

US $150
Replace leaking gasket 
130000 mi

US $230
oil change and serpentine belt replaced. the catalytic converter is the front one. estimated at over 1000. check engine light was on after a long distance driving. but now it is gone.  
51000 mi

US $189
02 SENSOR/AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR WENT BAD 
102000 mi Check Engine Light came on, read the code myself and determined it was probably a fluke (P0442A Evap System Small Leak, usually a gas cap). Reset the light, hasn't come back on but the system hasn't rechecked the Evap system since either. 
103000 mi Evap leak code has come back on, putting tape over the light since it does not affect drivability 
65000 mi

US $1200
CEL caused by bad VSV (under hood area near air filter box). Was replaced with OEM Denso VSV-per my internet search this part had been later upgraded by Toyota to a new design-more metal parts. Rusted fuel filler neck-replaced fuel filler neck and tubing (per mechanic had to order whole component), unclear if this was cause of CEL or VSV as CEL returned after replacement of fuel filler neck prior to replacement of VSV. 
78300 mi

US $70
Throttle body had gotten dirty, causing car to stall at idle. Self diagnosed but paid shop $70 for throttle body cleaning though not before the stalling and require restarts drained my battery on a 3 degree (F) day requiring a jump. 
64000 mi Fluid leaking from head gasket. Indpt. mechanic found problem. Dealer service manager confirmed and also found three stripped bolts. Both felt a manufacturing defect. Toyota offered $700 toward $3,500 repair, denied known problem. Forced to trade car. 
126480 mi

C $2400
After some overheating where a radiator leak was suspected, coolant went milky white and it turned out the car needed a new head gasket. Cylinder heads were resurfaced, and I believe one was new. The engine was fine otherwise. 
127100 mi

C $250
The radiator was cracked and was replaced. The mechanic charged for the part only. 
93000 mi

US $460
Diagnosed faulty O2 sensor and replaced. 
103600 mi

US $35
Replaced top engine mount (dogbone). 
213000 mi

US $675
engine check light came on and CC has to be replaced. 
255000 mi

US $175
valve cover 
262000 mi

US $75
Leaky fuel line and check engine light 
178000 mi Engine leaking oil and  radiator leak. Sold car. 
74000 mi

US $1300
defective air fuel ratio sensor replaced - check engine light had come on oil pan leaking 
115000 mi

US $713
Had to replace front pipe with catalytic converter. ($500 for parts) 
147000 mi

US $1000
Leaking gasket Replaced catalytic converter 
167000 mi

US $1658
Replaced charcoal canister assembly and fuel filler cap. (Engine light came on.) 
199000 mi

US $1100
Replace the radiator. It had a slow leak in it. 
199000 mi

US $300
valve cover gaskets replaced 
217900 mi

US $170
replaced flex pipe 
218000 mi

US $550
Replaced Radiator, Thermostat & Coolant. The cooling system/ radiator began to fail. 
225000 mi

US $400
Catalytic converter replaced 

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2003 Toyota Camry

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

30000 mi Leaking oil pan. oil pan replaced 
78000 mi Check engine light came on when driving to NC from Ga - had car checked in NC was told the code was P420 - Catalytic Converter was replaced at dealership in NC.  

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