2003 Toyota Camry XLE review from North America
"Expensive disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car pulls to the left and drifts constantly. It is also very sensitive to wind. The dealership was unable to remedy this problem in 4 visits and then suggested I request buy-back under the Lemon Law. Toyota prevailed in the arbitration and will not make further attempts at repair. I have gone to one independent garage for an alignment, but they have declined to attempt any corrective repairs as all the alignment specifications are within norms for the car.
General comments?
This car is very tiresome on a trip. Constant steering correction make it impossible to take your eyes off the road for even a second.
Take a long test drive before you buy one of these cars. Treat is as if you were buying a used car, and you'll probably be okay.
Non-existent warranty support has made the purchase of this Toyota Camry a nightmare experience.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5800 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2004 |