Model year record

2000 Toyota Camry

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 583 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V012000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
53,061
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-02-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V154000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
541
Reported to NHTSA
2000-06-05
Owners notified
2000-06-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Safety risk

AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control88100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3242,000 mi
Air bags28127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip255,277 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2260,000 mi
Unknown or other1850,000 mi
Electrical system1751,650 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1751,250 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1659,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1568,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic14110,000 mi
Seats1345,000 mi
Tires13105,089 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12102,000 mi
Suspension: front11
Suspension1012 mi
Engine895,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8
Fuel system, gasoline8116,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components611,000 mi
Suspension: rear663,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls619,560 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood524,000 mi
Exterior lighting538,983 mi
Seat belts5177,600 mi
Steering5100,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar512 mi
Tires: tread/belt528,000 mi
Wheels: rim545,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Electrical system: wiring4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control473,000 mi
Fuel system, other451,515 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads460,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor448,000 mi
Structure: body488,000 mi
Structure: body: door41,395 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid468,490 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)352,000 mi
Equipment331,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift370,000 mi
Power train397,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter343,750 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3177,600 mi
Structure3
Tires: sidewall394,617 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Wheels3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights262,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Fuel/propulsion system24 mi
Latches/locks/linkages252,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2155,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: rear/other265,000 mi
Service brakes, electric292,892 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum260,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Tires: markings2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control265,000 mi
Visibility231,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: glass, side/rear262,823 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module125,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel150,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition168,490 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch147,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1128,147 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash145,200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)131,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys146,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly114,209 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings115 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper163,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments136,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments136,900 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: valve118,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.