2000 Toyota Camry
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 454
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 454 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 781 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2,886 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1,293 |
| 2010 | 603 |
| 2011 | 599 |
| 2012 | 590 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 269 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 745 |
| 2019 | 396 |
| 2020 | 274 |
| 2021 | 156 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 146 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
24% · 108 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
Show complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-03
My vehicle surged forward unexpectedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-22
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that she was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH. The contact stated that she lost contact of vehicle which came to a stop after flipping over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-22
Service brakes
15% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Air bags
13% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 1997 N/A Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while an acquaintance was driving approximately 45 MPH, the acquaintance crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-10
I was driving down a highway early in the morning with my mom, and daughter who was in an infant carseat. My husband was following me in the uhaul when I hit a deer going 55MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-15
While driving at 60-65MPH, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. This resulted in the driver hitting his head on steering wheel. Please provide more details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-13
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 54 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the vehicle and no warning the vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-28
Electrical system
8% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 454 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-06-30Suspension00V154000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
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2001-02-23Vehicle speed control01V012000 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…
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…
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2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
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2002-10-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-03-18 Engine compartment fire
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 108 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 61 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V154000 · Suspension
- Recall 01V012000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota Camry is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.