2001 Toyota CAMRY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
272 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 146 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 39 of 272 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 53 | 19.5% |
| Steering behavior | 26 | 9.6% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 4.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Tires | 18 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 39; Air Bags: 18; Engine And Engine Cooling: 18; Tires: 18; Air Bags:Frontal: 15; Electrical System: 13; Engine: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 25 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 28 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 22 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 29 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 27 |
| 150,000 and above | 15 |
Under 25,000: 25; 25,000 to 49,999: 28; 50,000 to 74,999: 22; 75,000 to 99,999: 29; 100,000 to 149,999: 27; 150,000 and above: 15
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (29). 126 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 32; 2002: 25; 2003: 38; 2004: 29; 2005: 15; 2006: 14; 2007: 5; 2008: 9; 2009: 12; 2010: 36; 2011: 9; 2012: 8; 2013: 4; 2014: 10; 2015: 8; 2016: 2; 2017: 4; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002745 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY PURCHASED THROUGH IRA TOYOTA IN DANVERS MASS. THE TIRES PULLED TO RHE LEFT AND SQUEALED GOING AROUND CORNERS. I KEPT CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE TO SEE IF THAT WAS THE CAUSE, NO. IN OCTOBER I TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AT DUBE TOYOTA IN DOVER, NH. THE CAR HAD A LITTLE OVER 19,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS ASKED INTO THE SERVICE AREA TO LOOK AT THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE VERY WORN. THE FRONT TIRES WERE VERY WORN ON BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES, THE CORDING WAS VISIBLE. THE REAR …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,621 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002745 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004342 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BOLTS BROKE CAUSING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL TO FALL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005653 · 2003-02-10 (February 10, 2003)
THE BRAKES ON TOYOTA CAMRY LE MODELS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IN EACH OF THREE DIFFERENT CAMRY CARS THAT I HAVE OWNED (1996,2000, AND 2001) THE BRAKES MAKE A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM A SPEED OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR. FURTHERMORE, ON MY 2001 CAMRY THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON DURING USE ON ICY ROADS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THIS HAPPENS AND THAT HE HAD FIVE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VERY SAME THING THAT DAY. HE ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ONE OF THE SENSORS "STICKING", AND THAT ALL I HAD TO DO IS TURN THE CAR OFF AND LET IT "CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008710 · 2003-02-19 (February 19, 2003)
SERVICE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA DID NOT FIX THE BRAKES TO HIS SATISFACTION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009120 · 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
TIRE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR. SCC *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009627 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)
THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, WHEN THE REAR TIRE WAS TO BE CHANGED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 38,759 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010661 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
I AM NOT GETTING THE MILES PER GALLON EXPECTED. I HAVE A 4 CYLINDER AND I AM ONLY GETTING 16-19 MILES PER GALLON IN THE CITY, AND AROUND 27-28 HIGHWAY. I GOT BETTER GAS MILEAGE WITH MY 6 CYLINDER INTRIGUE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010661 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011475 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED ON A GENTLE SNOW COVERED CURVE. THE DEALER LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE LOSS REAR TIRE GRIP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISH TAIL. PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011475 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V012000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2001-01-16 (January 16, 2001)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V072000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 2001-03-05 (March 5, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗