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2000 Toyota Camry problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 577 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.5 times the median Camry year — the 2000 model ranks #17 of 43 Camry years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 7 deaths and 126 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across speed control (109), brakes (67), and engine (63), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

577

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

2

Investigations

152

Crash-involved

39

Fires reported

126

Injuries

7

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Camry years?

Camry NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted3,669 complaints1983: 6 complaints1984: 10 complaints1985: 19 complaints1986: 35 complaints1987: 70 complaints1988: 88 complaints1989: 138 complaints1990: 160 complaints1991: 186 complaints1992: 646 complaints1993: 334 complaints1994: 364 complaints1995: 373 complaints1996: 567 complaints1997: 685 complaints1998: 751 complaints1999: 661 complaints2000: 577 complaints2001: 356 complaints2002: 1,183 complaints2003: 946 complaints2004: 798 complaints2005: 905 complaints2006: 393 complaints2007: 3,669 complaints2008: 1,139 complaints2009: 1,611 complaints2010: 764 complaints2011: 779 complaints2012: 807 complaints2013: 377 complaints2014: 637 complaints2015: 362 complaints2016: 249 complaints2017: 206 complaints2018: 1,082 complaints2019: 551 complaints2020: 374 complaints2021: 192 complaints2022: 87 complaints2023: 85 complaints2024: 70 complaints2025: 198 complaints
Camry NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control10919%
Brakes6712%
Engine6311%
Airbags6111%
Electrical System387%
Transmission366%
Tires & Wheels336%
Suspension285%
Other234%
Fuel System224%
Body & Structure203%
Visibility & Wipers153%
Steering142%
Seats132%
Seat Belts122%
Lighting92%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)81%
Latches & Locks51%
Child Seat10%

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

01V012000Speed ControlJanuary 16, 2001 · 53,061 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

00V154000SuspensionJune 5, 2000 · 541 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Consequence

AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY ----VEHICLE ACCELERATED GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK AND RAN INTO A LIGHT POLE ---TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TOTALED---CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FILED ABOUT TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEMS OR GAS PEDALS STICKING --- VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 2, 2018 · crash

“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ABOUT 25MPH AND HEARD A NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. SHE APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES . DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES BEFORE HITTING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 5, 2001 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THIS GUY IN A BLUE HYUNDAI WOULD STAY IN HIS LANE, SO I SPED UP TO GET AROUND HIM, IN TURN HE STARTED RACING ME, SO I WENT A BIT FASTER TO GET AROUND HIM, WAS ABOUT TO ROUND THE CORNER SO I WENT TO SLOW DOWN AND MY REAR END FISHTAIL, I HIT THE GUARDRAIL AND SPUN OUT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 30, 2021 · crash

“TL*THE 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 30, 2007 · crash

“THE INSURED WAS INFORMED THAT HER PARKED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, THE ESTIMATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS OR RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR, THE TOYOTA DEALER STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN INTENTIONAL AND THEY COULD NOT ATTRIBUTE THE PROBLEM AS BEING ENGINE OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 25, 2001 · fire

2000 Toyota Camry — common questions

Is the 2000 Toyota Camry reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 577 complaints put the 2000 model at #17 of 43 Camry years. It is one of the Camry years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 Camry problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (109 complaints), brakes (67 complaints), engine (63 complaints).

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Toyota Camry under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry years to avoid are 2007, 2009, 2002, 2008, 2018, 2003, 2005, 2012, 2004, 2011, 2010, 1998, 1997, 1999, 1992, 2014, 2000, 1996, 1995. The cleanest record among Camry years belongs to 1983.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.