2002 Toyota Camry engine problems
The 2002 Toyota Camry has 168 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
168
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
12
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN SMOKED WAS EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD DEVELOPED A CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA has 168 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Camry engine — 14% 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.