KnownCarProblems2000 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 454 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Camry, most often about the speed control (24% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is 13th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems
Speed control
107 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, linkages, cruise control.
I was on the highway within city limits driving at about 45 MPH. I realized the vehicle I was approaching had slowed down or had stopped due to merging traffic. I had more than the necessary amount of clearance ahead. I applied brakes. However, brakes did not slow down the vehicle by any significant amount -- it…
I purchased a previously owned 2000 Toyota Camry on 11/4/07. While driving from northern california to southern california on the loss date I activated the cruise control feature. Traffic on the freeway began to slow and I depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. Traffic began moving again then suddenly stopped.…
Engine
62 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the charcoal canister of the emission control needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the check engine light discontinued illuminating. The manufacturer was alerted.…
Check engine light came on in my wife's 2000 Toyota Camry le, 4 cylinder. Dealer charged $72 for diagnosis and recommended replacement of charcoal canister due to emissions vent control system malfunction, code po 440. I didnt get it done. Did some research on the internet and see dozens of similar complaints from…
Brakes
60 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, power assist.
Dt: the contact stated on two occasions the brakes would not stop his vehicle. There was a pulsation when he applied the brakes. The first time the brakes failed the contact's vehicle hit a vehicle that stopped in front. The dealer examined the vehicle, and said there was no problem with the brakes. After the second…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. There was a screeching noise when the brakes were applied. The local mechanic replaced the rear brake pads and the rear drums. The failure mileage was 60,000. Update 4/9
Air bags
58 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact fell asleep at the wheel while driving at an unknown speed. She awakened once she crashed into another vehicle. The contact's head struck the steering wheel. She sustained injuries to her nose and head. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The contact has pictures. The dealer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileages were…
Transmission
33 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
As I pulled into the parking lot where I work, I stopped and put the car in park to let another car pass me and then into reverse to back up and straighten out in the parking spot. When I did I could feel that the shifter was no longer connected to the transmission, the car would not move. I was lucky that I had put…
2000 Camry ce, 130,000km automatic backed out of a parking space. When shifting from reverse to drive, shifter went right to low without any effort. Then woudn't go in gear. Talked to mechanic & was told that most likely the cable was broken.
Wheels and tires
33 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: rim, tread/belt, sidewall, markings.
I'm concerned with the peeling of the outer surface of my wheel rims that are peeling off, I think it could be dangerous to anyone in the vicinity when it flies off. It could possibly strike the hose that control the brakes, & could do any number of damages to pedestrians and other vehicles. Could you check this out ??
Tl contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 MPH, the contact noticed a vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact inspected the dominator touring mr2 tires and noticed a bulge on the outer tread. The bulge caused the tire to be worn. The tires have not been inspected to determine the…
Electrical
31 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
My Camry has an added spoiler, not sure weather it was factory or dealer installed. The brake light that is normally in the rear window was left hanging in the trunk as it was superseded by the one in the spoiler. The bulb was left installed as it caused a brake light fault on the dash when disconnected. Last week…
I got check engine light with code p0773 (shift solenoid e electrical) when car had about 50,000 miles during sep 2005. Since then..the light stays on for about 1-3 days and then goes away and remains off for about 15 days. Now the car has about 60000 miles but the light still comes and goes.
Suspension
28 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front, rear.
Nhtsa campaign id number 00v154000. I am experiencing this defect with my 200 Toyota Camry as described in your recall (rear suspension, hub assemblies). When I contacted Toyota to inform them of the problem I was told that my vehicle VIN number was not on the list. I explained that the problem has occurred and the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Toyota Camry recalls
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began february 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Suspension: rear
Risk: After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
Odi's data analysis found the fires rates to be consistently low and evenly distributed among six model years and six different engine configurations.odi examined a variety of root causes, those being detonation (resulting in oil pan puncture from connecting rod), starter fires, various fuel related fires, leaking oil filters, wiring issues, improper repairs and brake fluid leaks.none of the issues examined had reports that indicated a trend when normalized for populaton and exposure.see attached report for full details.
Engine seizure
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (107 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); engine (62 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); brakes (60 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 16, 2001 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 13th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 454 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.