2000 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
577 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Toyota Camry, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 27/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Speed control leads the reports, typically around 85,920 miles.
Typical
Where 2000 sits among all Camry years
What owners report
“Three weeks after puchasing the vehicle, consumer complained that the engine was running rough and irregularly, at that time the dealer was unable to inspect the vehicle, soon after the consumer was involved in an accident in which she was unable to stop the vehicle, a week after the accident…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
“Abs light came on. Braking distance was extended and brakes were squeaking. Dealer replaced pads and front rotors. 2 months later, abs light came back on. Please add further comments. 8ak”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
“The check engine light stays on when diagnostic test shows nothing as a problem with motor. Car will drive with light on, but can not find reason.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
“The consumer stated the manufacturer should upgrade the air bags in the vehicle or disable them.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
“The rear lights and brake light failed causing the replace bulb light to illuminate. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
“Timing belt went--automobile has only 36,000 miles.my mechanic said this should not happen at such low mileage. When i contacted local dealer, i was told that they recommend replacing the belt at four years. This car is five years old. Nowhere in the maintainance schedule does it say replace the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Camry
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 230 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 71,754 miles. Half of those reports fall between 45,000 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Federal defect investigations
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2000 Toyota Camry drew 577 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 27/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Toyota Camry are speed control (109 complaints), brakes & stability (65), and engine (63).
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Camry problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 Toyota Camry problems around 71,754 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 45,000 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.