NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Toyota Camry; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 538 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #10 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: 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.
Vehicle speed controlCampaign 01V012000 · 16 Jan 2001
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Suspension — RearCampaign 00V154000 · 05 Jun 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Risk: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Vehicle speed control8 · 22%
Air bags8 · 22%
Engine7 · 19%
Electrical system6 · 17%
Exterior lighting4 · 11%
Structure3 · 8%
Suspension2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the passenger side tail light was cracked and failed to illuminate. The failure was due to the tailgate metal being exposed to water. Also, the tail light warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to performance toyota (5676 dixie hwy,…
2000 toyota camry caught on fire august 7th, 2018. I was driving on a city street and my radio kept going on and off while driving, i noticed the check engine light came on so i pulled into a parking lot and parked the car. I turned off the car and started to smell smoke. I opened the hood and the engine compartment…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off and there was a smell of smoke. The contact also stated that the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the started was burned to the battery. The battery,…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.