KnownCarProblems2001 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry, most often about the engine (22% of complaints, typically around 77,500 miles). It is 18th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Toyota Camry problems
Engine
60 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While driving at 35 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine so she took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated that the engine oil was low. The contact stated that the engine oil light did not illuminate to alert her to get an oil change which caused the engine to…
I used the date of 2/23/2013 because that is when the problem became full blown but about 2 months before that date the car began surge when I put the car in gear after being parked and while at a stop sign. It sounded then and still sounds like a fly wheel or something under the hood is running at a very high rate of…
Speed control
46 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry le. While the contact was driving the vehicle at a speed of 55 MPH and the vehicle had suddenly accelerated . The contact had to apply the brakes.in order to stop the acceleration. The front passenger side door can only be opened from the inside. The contact had called the…
While driving 31 MPH the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information.
Air bags
38 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 115,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window, on-off switch assembly.
I had an accident recently with my 2001 Toyota Camry. My husband also had an accident in the same car a few years back. But both are kind of same scenario. The brakes don't work properly in rain.tried to stop but nothing happened and we rear ended cars before US.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While sitting idle with the engine running, the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag module would need to be replaced and there was also an electrical failure in the front…
Brakes
27 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, conventional, antilock.
While setting the emergency brake, the plastic button which holds the brake in place detached from the handle, and now the brake will not hold, and the parking brake now does not stay set. I feel that this is an unsafe situation, but I have not been able to find anybody with the replacement part. Please contact me…
The brakes on Toyota Camry le models are not functioning properly. In each of three different Camry cars that I have owned (1996,2000, and 2001) the brakes make a rumbling sound when slowing down from a speed over 50 miles an hour. Furthermore, on my 2001 Camry the ABS light came on during use on icy roads, I took it…
Wheels and tires
27 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire.
Premature tire faillure. I recently had to replace my tires on a 2001 Toyota camary. The car has 47000 miles on it. The tire dealer indicated that he had experienced thsi problem on several occasions. Other customers had similar complaints involving several brands of tires. He indicated that there was premature outer…
Dt: the tires on the vehicle have bulged. Every time this has occurred consumer had taken it to dealer to be replaced. Driver's side front had to be replaced three times. Also, passenger's side front tire had to be replaced. The replacement for the passenger side front experienced tread separation. The driver side…
Suspension
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Vibration in front end beginning within 2 months of purchase in jan 2001. Vibration has grown progressively worse especially on rough pavement or dirt raods. Also a popping noise front front right corner when turning steering wheel to either limit.
At highway speeds, particularly from 45 MPH to 65-75 MPH, steering wheel on 2001 Camry le 4-cyl vibrates. Tires and wheels have been balanced many times but still no remedy. Alignment was also performed many times but with the same problem. Went to Toyota dealership 4 times, with the same cause, dealer tentatively…
Electrical
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
I have 2001 Toyota Camry 4 cyl le model. Many times when I begin my trip from my home my car accelerates even I have my foot off the gas pedal. It only happens within first few miles and then the problem goes away. I have a stop sign close to my home and before nearing the stop sign I lift my foot from gas pedal and…
The whole instrument panels lights and stereo begin flickering on and off and cuts out the stereo like turning it on and off when this happens. There seems to be no reason or rhyme as to when or why it happens. It has happened numerous times and occasionally smell a burning smell which seems to go away if I turn…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system, delivery.
My check engine light was coming on with approximately 40,000 miles on my 2001 Camry. After taking it to the dealer, I was told a valve was bad and would need to be replaced (along with about $2000 of other things that mysteriously didn't need any work at my 36,ooo mile end of warrenty check-up). A cursory internet…
In my 2001 Toyota Camry, my check engine light has recently come on. It was due to a faulty vsv valve charcoal canister assembly, as I am being told. As a result, this car will not past state emissions. I have also been told I need to pay over $400.00 so far on this repair. I am forced to do this at this time since I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Toyota Camry recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 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. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
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.
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.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (60 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); speed control (46 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); air bags (38 complaints, typically around 115,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Camry have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 5, 2001 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 18th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 272 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.