2001 Model Year

Toyota Camry

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
330
Recalls
2
Crashes
88
Severe
156

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

01V072000 Mar 2001

Other

No consequence data available

01V012000 Jan 2001

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2025

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 c...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE Crash
Aug 2024

Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed lo...

Power Train
Mar 2024

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 compartme...

Air Bags
Jan 2024

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.

STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2023

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 l...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Nov 2020

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...

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES Crash Fire
Jul 2020

MY NAME IS [XXX] I DIDN'T BACK UP MY CAR AT ALL. CITY THAT THE ACCIDENT TOKEN PLACE WAS OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER, [XXX]. THIS, ACCIDENT...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
May 2020

I WAS EXCITING A FREEWAY. AS I USUALLY DO, I DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH EXPECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ALSO DISENGAGE AND COAST TO THE STOP SIGN WITH THE...

Air Bags Crash
Oct 2019

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...

Brakes
Oct 2019

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 CRUN...

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2001 Toyota Camry has 330 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 88 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend