Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling47
- Vehicle speed control46
- Air bags38
- Tires23
- Suspension22
- Electrical system20
- Service brakes, hydraulic17
- Power train15
- Steering13
- Engine13
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 58 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 125 2001 Camry vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 93 people died inside them, and 8 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Toyota Camry failed the safety check 2.16% of the time — 8% more often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 137,843 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
48 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 4% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen18
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde16
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)15
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld13
- Band onvoldoende profiel11
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk10
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt9
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm9
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
19 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 20 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
52 of these cars first registered in 2001 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 320,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
671 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 85% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 9.7–11.7 L/100 km (about 20–24 mpg US), CO₂ 223–269 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camry · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.8 | 9.7 |
| Camry · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Camry · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.5 | 11.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2001 Toyota Camry: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 632246 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT |
| 628696 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 627375 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUB - FRAME ASSEMBLY. *YD |
| 627361 | INFORMATION REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE. *YD |
| 627195 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD |
| 627189 | SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD |
| 623065 | INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET |
| 623058 | INFORMATION REGARDING CNG MAIN FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *ET |
| 623038 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT |
| 623026 | INFORMATION REGARDING CNG MAIN FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *ET |
| 622312 | SOME VEHICLES WITH 1MZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE M.I.L ON.*JB |
| 622310 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKES SQUEAKING.*JB |
| 622283 | INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB |
| 622246 | INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB |
| 622004 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST DEFLECTOR. *TT |
| 621998 | THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGES TALKS ABOUT REPAIRING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK NOISE WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS AND CALIPER MOUNTINGS. *TT |
| 621995 | ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGAREING A TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR DUE TO LOOSENESS OF THE DUST REFLECTOR. *TT |
| 621980 | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 1MZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT CONTROL MALFUNCTION) STORED. *TT |
| 619091 | TDN MAIL MESSAGE TO DEALERS REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN MODELYEAR 2001 VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND / OR REPLACE THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY. THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. *TT |
| 619090 | TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND; IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY IN 545 MODEL YEAR 2001 VEHICLES. *TT |
| 618292 | THIS BULLETIN INTRODUCES A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOY WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *JB |
| 616095 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY THE CONDITION. *TT |
| 616054 | SUBJECT REGARDING LEAKS INTO TRUNK. *TT |
| 614975 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE AN UPCOMING BULLETIN INTRODUCING A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOW WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| 11007445 | 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, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation