2001 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (39) · Tires (16) · Engine And Engine Cooling (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
146 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-12-03 · T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“i do not feel engine braking effect when i apply brake instead i have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. it is a serious issue in older cars. my car has 153000 miles. …”
2024-08-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“problem: unintended acceleration, air conditioner operating. incident scenario: approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. resumed low speed turn into driveway, abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. damage: passenger r.front fender, passenger headlamp assy;lower control arm assy,…”
2024-04-03 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the m…”
2024-01-31 · Air Bags“air bag light is on and won’t go off. toyota service department said the sensor was discontinued no longer available to make the repair. …”
2023-11-11 · Wheels“after an alignment my steering wheel is not straight. if held straight, the car goes off the road to the right. took it back, now it goes off to the left. sitting still the steering wheel will turn 360 degrees around and hangs in spots when turning it back. …”
2020-11-11 · Structure:body“speed sensor melted with plug and kept blowing 10a gauge fuse witch gauge stops working windows won't go down and battery will die if not handled and the vehicle was in park this will happen once you turn the key just turn the key the vehicle was not started just the key was turned into the on position then the fuse will automatically pop…”
2019-10-28 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. while driving 35 mph, another vehicle struck the front of the contact's vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and head that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. the vehicle was not taken to a deal…”
2019-07-10 · Service Brakes · 85,300 mi“i was driving home from the dr. s and noticed that the brake pedal was making this loud noise and the pedal went almost to the floor but it had a crunchy noise and i knew that the brakes were not the same when i left my house. i pulled over and got out and noticed that the brake fluid was low and i had to go buy dot 3 and put it in the master cylin…”
2018-09-27 · Structure:body“dmv visit and records as of 09/27/2018-thur.please read below. currently in 2018, and a few years in the past dmv pull out records for different car under my ownership> my car is 2001 toyota camry with automatic transmission,airbags,cruise control, power steering wheel, updated leather seat, mobile seats and much more. it is silver/platinum-metall…”
2018-09-10 · Wheels · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash“this is not a takama recall complain. it is regarding my car that has been id' that it is 2000 year make car, the local dmv did made an inspection and conclusion was that is it 2000 - due to some stickers everywhere - on the door, on the hood of the car and other places.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.