NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 530 owner complaints for the 2000 Toyota Camry. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (113) and service brakes, hydraulic (68). The EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined.
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.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Camry model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 421 |
| 1997 | 558 |
| 1998 | 610 |
| 1999 | 590 |
| 2000 | 530 |
| 2001 | 330 |
| 2002 | 1,039 |
| 2003 | 818 |
| 2004 | 799 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 435 |
| 2007 | 3,616 |
| 2008 | 1,178 |
| 2009 | 1,413 |
| 2010 | 614 |
| 2011 | 625 |
| 2012 | 645 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2015 | 271 |
| 2016 | 189 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 754 |
| 2019 | 400 |
| 2020 | 275 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 52 |
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, WAITED TWO MINUTES, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, BUT IN REVERSE AND STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ROCKINGHAM TOYOTA (412 S BROADWAY, SALEM, NH 03079) AND WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY WERE SENDING A MECHANIC FROM HEADQUARTERS TO EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.”
“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 recall would not affect the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
“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 after shifting into drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum switching valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 |
| Camry Solara Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 |
| Camry Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 |
| Camry Solara Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 |
| Camry Solara Convertible Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 |
| Camry CNG Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,100 | 320 |
| Camry Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| Camry Solara Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| Camry Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 | 444 |
| Camry Solara Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 | 444 |
| Camry Solara Convertible Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 468 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
4 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 530 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (113), service brakes, hydraulic (68), engine and engine cooling (66). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2000 Toyota Camry at 19–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (11 versions rated).