2000 Toyota Camry.

The 2000 Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 226 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 48, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.

48Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 2.1× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2022 · Worst year 2007

Photo shows a 2019 Toyota Camry. Mr.choppers, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Most common problemBrakes21% of owner complaints Recalls5Free fix at any dealer Better year to buy20227.7× fewer complaints than average Repair notes from Toyota134Ask a seller if they were done

Owner complaints226first 3 years

Fuel economy19–24 mpgcombined, EPA

Front crash★★★★☆NHTSA, driver

How serious. Out of 518 owner complaints, owners reported:

118crashes

73injuries

28fires

12tows

134 repair notes from Toyota

Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

brakes21%

airbags14%

engine11%

speed control11%

suspension10%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Toyota Camry year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 68K

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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 41K to 116K miles on the car (230 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

speed control complaints mostly came at 47K–120K miles
brakes complaints mostly came at 7K–98K miles
airbags complaints mostly came at 42K–163K miles

Recalls 5

lights 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
lights 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

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speed control 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT.
suspension 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Toyota told dealers about

Toyota sent dealers 134 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

Subject regarding transmission oil cooler installation
Special policy adjustment regarding vehicles experiencing engine oil gelling or sludge

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Government investigations

ClosedEngine seizure2002
ClosedEngine compartment fire2002–2003

NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.

Safety

Stability controlNot offered

Collision warningNot offered

Lane departure warningNot offered

Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover —

NHTSA front crash test of the 2000 Toyota Camry — Front crash test · NHTSA

Fuel cost and engines

About $2100–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.

In owners' words

Consumer stated that when applying the brakes they failed, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
2000 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 10024538

More owner reports

While the consumer was driving, the brakes failed and the consumer bumped the vehicle in the front. The dealer found out that the master cylinder had failed and there was an internal leak.
NHTSA complaint 566172

Brake pedal cover came off while driving, ftc#877-382-4357.
NHTSA complaint 880891

Quick answers

Is the 2000 Toyota Camry reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 48; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.

What are the most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (21%), airbags (14%) and engine (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?

5 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota Camry get?

19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Camry problems start?

Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 41,400 and 116,200 miles. The middle report was at 68,700 miles, from 230 complaints.

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2000 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?

About $2100 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2000 Toyota Camry have?

2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.

What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2000?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2017 and 2016.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works