Is the 2000 Toyota Camry a bad year?
454 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2000 Toyota Camry are in line with other Camry years. Speed control and air bags stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2000 Camry owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 86,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 107 (24%) | 50k–121k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 58 (13%) | 52k–164k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 62 (14%) | 46k–110k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 52 (11%) | 50k–102k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 33 (7%) | 52k–92k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 31 (7%) | 41k–93k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Tires | 25 (6%) | 25k–97k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 28 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 22 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 20 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 15 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seats | 13 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 86,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 454 complaints: 106 mention a crash · 28 mention a fire · 65 report an injury · 11 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Mar 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry that has had four engine coil packs fail in a 2 year period. The last time two out of three coil packs failed simultaneously.
I purchased a 2000 Toyota Camry ce (VIN # 4T1BG22KOYU962183) with a 4 cylinder engine, 5 speed manual transmission in february of 2000.
2000 Camry, V6, le - check engine light came on and would not go off. Was told it was probably because of filling the gas too much.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 86,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2000 Toyota Camry: 4
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. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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. 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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas. After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 41
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2000 Toyota Camry. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic…
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues…
Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340…
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels…
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Engine compartment fire
Engine seizure
Neighbouring years
2001 Camry: 272 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Camry a bad year?
454 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry years. At 86,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: speed control (107), air bags (58), brakes (62), engine (52), transmission and drivetrain (33).
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Exterior lighting (NHTSA 09E025000), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 06E026000), Speed control (NHTSA 01V-012), Suspension (NHTSA 00V-154). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.