Complaints
1,183
Crashes
324
Fires
24
Injuries
173
Fatalities
15
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1243 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:52,635 mi
Crash-related:134
Fires:2
#261 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:34,131 mi
Crash-related:13
#358 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:122,174 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 243 | 134 | 2 | 52,635 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 61 | 13 | — | 34,131 mi | |
| ENGINE | 58 | 5 | 5 | 122,174 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 57 | 32 | — | 110,887 mi | |
| TIRES | 46 | 2 | — | 27,886 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 43 | 6 | — | 49,145 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 40 | 3 | 3 | 79,732 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 40 | 9 | — | 22,928 mi | |
| STEERING | 33 | 3 | 1 | 74,994 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 30 | 16 | 1 | 28,377 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 27 | 22 | — | 22,510 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 27 | 2 | — | 95,009 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 2 | 4 | 75,255 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 8 | 2 | 83,220 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 22 | — | — | 50,068 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 21 | 12 | — | 80,921 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | — | — | 44,666 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 | 1 | — | 66,848 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | 1 | 96,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 4 | — | 88,166 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 9 | 1 | 102,126 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 13 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | 1 | — | 50,761 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | 31,475 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 2 | 1 | 85,440 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 10 | — | — | 9,831 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 10 | 1 | — | 17,312 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 10 | — | — | 57,223 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 | — | — | 15,487 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 8 | 3 | — | 87,905 mi |
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