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2000 Toyota Camry: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Camry, most recently filed January 2001. Owners have filed 454 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2000 Toyota Camry. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V012000 Filed Jan 16, 2001

TOYOTA/ACCELERATOR CABLE

Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported53,061 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V012000
Listed for 2000 Toyota Camry. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V154000 Filed Jun 5, 2000

TOYOTA/REAR AXLE SHAFT

Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Repair progress not yet reported541 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V154000

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Owner complaints (454)

454 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The vehicle speed control is mentioned most often.

106involved a crash
28involved a fire
84injuries reported
3deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Camry, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 454.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2000 compares with other Camry years

Best and worst Camry years →
1996199719981999200020012002200320042005
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined

24
mpg combined
21
city
29
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,800
CO₂ tailpipe
370 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year

Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2000 Toyota Camry configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$2,800370
2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$2,100320
3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2000 Toyota Camry FAQ

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 01V012000 (vehicle speed control), 00V154000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 454 complaints with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control (107), Service brakes (62), Air bags (58) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2000 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates the 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 21 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2000 Camry compare with other years?

Among the 1996–2005 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (272) and the 2002 the most (953). The 2000 drew 454. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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