2001 Toyota Camry engine problems
The 2001 Toyota Camry has 61 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
61
Engine complaints
17%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A 3-4 INCH HOLE IN THE ENGINE WHICH LEAKED OIL AND IGNITED A FIRE. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR REPORTED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION AND NOT IMPROPER CARE. *AK THERE WAS NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE JUST EXPLODED WITH A BIG BANG…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Camry engine — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.