Toyota · Camry · 2000
2000 Toyota Camry
4
Recalls
530
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2000 Toyota Camry has 4 recalls and 530 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: vehicle speed control (82 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2000 Toyota Camry 4-DR. NCAP Vehicle ID: 4049
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: May 4, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2000 Toyota Camry page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is vehicle speed control with 82 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2000 Toyota Camry reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- Check the linked investigations for extra ODI context if you want to see whether owner complaints escalated into formal defect review.
Key Takeaways
- The 2000 Toyota Camry currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 530 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows 2 NHTSA investigations linked to this page.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are vehicle speed control (82), engine and engine cooling (56), service brakes, hydraulic (46).
- Vehicle
- 2000 Toyota Camry
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 530
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2000 Toyota Camry 4-DR. NCAP Vehicle ID: 4049
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: NoForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 09E025000May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 06E026000March 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 01V012000January 16, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 00V154000June 05, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Investigations
2 totalPEClosed
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED FIRES, LEAKING OIL FILTERS, WIRING ISSUES, IMPROPER REPAIRS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.NONE OF THE ISSUES EXAMINED HAD REPORTS THAT INDICATED A TREND WHEN NORMALIZED FOR POPULATON AND EXPOSURE.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOpened: Oct 22, 2002Closed: Mar 18, 2003
DPClosed
No public summary text is currently available for this investigation record.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOpened: Apr 30, 2002Closed: Jun 20, 2002
Owner Complaints
530 totalSEAT BELTS
Mar 19, 2026
The contact owns a 1997 N/A Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt mechanism had malfunctioned, and the retractor was not working properly. Additionally, the latching mechanism failed to latch securely or release as intended. The dealer was notified of ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 13, 2025
@45,679 miles, the (plastic) driver door handle popped of the car when lifted without thumb just enough to begin to open the door. This was during the beginning of a big snowstorm. Luckily I was not idling the engine while cleaning the windshields or I could have been locked ou...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 11, 2025
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V156000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. In addition, the contact lived in a hot climate area and believed that the rec...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJun 18, 2025
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. The driver sustained neck pain and received medical assistance late...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Jan 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately respond after the gear shifter was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 28, 2022
My car has recalls on it and I want to get this fixed
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 5, 2022
Driving lights and back up lights are not bright enough even when changing the bulb. The lights constantly dim while on. The front lights are always on no matter what time of day it is. The rear of the car sways dangerously if driving over anything smooth, bumpy, like a manhole...
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AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CRASHApr 30, 2021
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THIS GUY IN A BLUE HYUNDAI WOULD STAY IN HIS LANE, SO I SPED UP TO GET AROUND HIM, IN TURN HE STARTED RACING ME, SO I WENT A BIT FASTER TO GET AROUND HIM, WAS ABOUT TO ROUND THE CORNER SO I WENT TO SLOW DOWN AND MY REAR END FISHTAIL, I HIT THE GUARDR...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2020
I WANT TO SEE IF THE ARE RECALLS FOR MY CAR ?
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2020
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. *TR
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?
The 2000 Toyota Camry has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2000 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has received 530 owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Toyota Camry.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2000 Toyota Camry?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2000 Toyota Camry. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2000 Toyota Camry are vehicle speed control (82 reports), engine and engine cooling (56 reports), service brakes, hydraulic (46 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2000 Toyota Camry. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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