2001 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry years
- Fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry. That ranks 23rd out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (47 complaints, 17%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 70 crashes, 11 fires, 58 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 272owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 70complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Toyota Camry problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 17% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 17% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 38 | 14% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 23 | 8% | 33,630 | — | — |
| Suspension | 22 | 8% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 7% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 6% | 51,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 6% | 74,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 5% | 80,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 5% | 68,755 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 4% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 4% | 84,109 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 4% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 85,300 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 51,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 47,901 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 21,283 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 15,800 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Camry recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
Risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 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.
Vehicle speed control
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE02079) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 18, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
Air bag light is on and wonât go off. Toyota service department said the sensor was discontinued no longer available to make the repair.
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.
Other Toyota Camry years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry | 65 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry | 62 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry | 157 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry | 275 | 3 |
| 2019 Camry | 398 | 6 |
| 2018 Camry | 748 | 8 |
| 2017 Camry | 148 | 3 |
| 2016 Camry | 184 | 2 |
| 2015 Camry | 271 | 1 |
| 2014 Camry | 455 | 3 |
| 2013 Camry | 274 | 2 |
| 2012 Camry | 590 | 2 |
| 2011 Camry | 601 | 5 |
| 2010 Camry | 604 | 9 |
| 2009 Camry | 1,293 | 10 |
| 2008 Camry | 933 | 7 |
| 2007 Camry | 2,887 | 9 |
| 2006 Camry | 317 | 5 |
| 2005 Camry | 721 | 5 |
| 2004 Camry | 638 | 3 |
| 2003 Camry | 781 | 1 |
| 2002 Camry | 953 | 4 |
| 2001 | 272 | 2 |
| 2000 Camry | 454 | 2 |
| 1999 Camry | 501 | 1 |
| 1998 Camry | 600 | 2 |
| 1997 Camry | 555 | 3 |
| 1996 Camry | 417 | 2 |
| 1995 Camry | 303 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Camry?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Toyota Camry a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.