2000 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 530 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 120 involved a crash and 28 involved a fire. 94 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
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.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
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.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed controlJan 16, 2001
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 01V012000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 5, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Campaign 00V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
35 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2003
DEFECTIVE BATTERY EQUIPMENT ON 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY 4LE V6.*MR THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE INFORMED ABOUT ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTERNATORS, OR OTHER RELATED ELECTRICAL LOSS, BECAUSE IT THEY MAY BE DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE BATTERIES TO GO DEAD. *CB
Electrical system, Apr 30, 2002, fire
CONSUMER STATES A BODYGUARD ELECTRONIC RUST PROTECTOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING FIRE.(CLAIM#51-0495-441)*JB
Electrical system, Apr 11, 2002, fire
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 ELECTRICAL RELATED.*JB(CLAIM#53-C781-583)
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2002, fire
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. ALSO,SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA , AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 7, 2001, crash
UPON HAVING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE DONE, VEHICLE ENDURED AN ACCIDENT, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 5, 2001
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL UNPLUG FUSE TO GET LIGHT TO GO OFF. DOES NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 11 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Equipment, Jul 5, 2001, fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO GO DOWN IE; LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE SHUTDOWN IN A ROLLING STOP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM ENGINE, AND WAS AT MECHANICAL AUTO SHOP. MECHANIC OPENED HOOD, AND REALIZED ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. POSITIVE SIDE OF BATTERY WAS COMPLETLY MELTED. HOLD DOWN CLAMP ON BATTERY MAY HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING BATTERY TO SLIDE AND OVERHEAT. *AK
Electrical system, Mar 23, 2001, fire
WHILE RESTARTING VEHICLE SMOKE ENTERED INSIDE VEHICLE VENTS. SOON AFTERWARDS, NOTICED UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AS THE RESULT OF THE FIRE. *YH
Electrical system, Mar 12, 2001, fire
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY VEHICLE HAD WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE , ONCE STOPPED IT STARTED TO BURN. *AK
Electrical system, Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED BATTERY THAT CAUSED ACID TO LEAK ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND CORRODED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. *SLC