Complaints
577
Crashes
152
Fires
39
Injuries
126
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#188 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:99,680 mi
Crash-related:32
Fires:2
#232 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:58,551 mi
Crash-related:32
Fires:1
#327 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:155,409 mi
Crash-related:22
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 88 | 32 | 2 | 99,680 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 32 | 1 | 58,551 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 22 | — | 155,409 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 25 | 10 | — | 34,070 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 22 | — | — | 69,975 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 17 | 1 | 5 | 66,608 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 2 | 6 | 79,075 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 16 | 3 | 1 | 55,838 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | 2 | 77,047 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | 8 | — | 78,757 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | 4 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | — | — | 95,363 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | 4 | 102,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 4 | — | 12 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | 1 | 114,143 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 107,742 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | — | — | 28,830 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 5 | 24,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 38,983 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 4 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | 1 | — | 12 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 5 | — | — | 45,642 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | 2 | — |
Unintended Acceleration
88
complaints
Crashes
32
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,680
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
32
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,551
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,409
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
25
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,070
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,975
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
66,608
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Avg Miles
79,075
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,838
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
77,047
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,757
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,363
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
102,000
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,143
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,742
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,000
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,830
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
24,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,983
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Wheels:Rim
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,642
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Toyota Camry has 577 NHTSA complaints, 152 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 88 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (88 complaints, avg 99,680 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (32 complaints, avg 58,551 mi); Airbags (27 complaints, avg 155,409 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,204 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota Camry include 152 crash-related reports, 39 fire reports, 126 injuries, and 7 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Toyota Camry as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Camry?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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