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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
220–25K
4025–50K
4550–75K
2475–100K
44100–150K
25150K+
200 reports with mileage · 254 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 107 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
106 crash reports28 fire reports65 injury reports
What owners actually said
454 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2003
Tires
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE 57 SOUTH FWY ABOUT 7P.M. WHEN HER FRONT RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED INTO SERVAL PIECES... THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL TIRE AND EQUIPMENT. WE UNDERSTAND A FLAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED FROM EVERYDAY WEAR AND TEAR; HOWEVER, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE…
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE 57 SOUTH FWY ABOUT 7P.M. WHEN HER FRONT RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED INTO SERVAL PIECES... THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL TIRE AND EQUIPMENT. WE UNDERSTAND A FLAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED FROM EVERYDAY WEAR AND TEAR; HOWEVER, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE EVIDENCE OF THIS, WE WILL PROVIDE PHOTOS OF WHAT IS LEFT. WE BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND OR RECALLED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10030651
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2003
Wheels
THE ALLOY RIMS ON MY 2000 CAMRY PURCHASED 5/03 ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL THE VEHICLES OVER TWO YEARS OLD ON THE DEALERS LOT ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IGNORED THE PROBLEMS AS I WAS TOLD IT DID NOT MAKE THE RIMS DANGEROUS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT IS NOT BEING ADD…
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THE ALLOY RIMS ON MY 2000 CAMRY PURCHASED 5/03 ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ALL THE VEHICLES OVER TWO YEARS OLD ON THE DEALERS LOT ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IGNORED THE PROBLEMS AS I WAS TOLD IT DID NOT MAKE THE RIMS DANGEROUS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY BRAKE DUST AND THERE IS NO CORRECTIVE REMEDY.
NHTSA ODI #10030471
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2003
Seat Belts
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10026164
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO A BENT GAS FILLER NECK. *NLM PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10018037
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10024538
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline
ENGINE INDICATION LIGHT WOULD FLASH WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED GAS FILLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10022624
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2003
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE (PRESSING GAS PEDAL), VEHICLE WILL NOT SPEED UP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND THEN IT ABRUPTLY LUNGES FORWARD AT AN INCREASED SPEED, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY STARTING WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS OF BUYING THE CAR. THIS IS PARTICULARLY CONCERNING WHEN DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY RAMP…
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WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE (PRESSING GAS PEDAL), VEHICLE WILL NOT SPEED UP FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND THEN IT ABRUPTLY LUNGES FORWARD AT AN INCREASED SPEED, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY STARTING WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS OF BUYING THE CAR. THIS IS PARTICULARLY CONCERNING WHEN DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY RAMP. THUS I HAVE BEEN AVOIDING DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY. ALSO, THE BRAKES WORK ABNORMALLY. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, JERKINESS, AND BRAKE SENSITIVITY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WITHIN 5 DAYS OF PURCHASE AND SUBSEQUENTLY RETURNED IT 4 MORE TIMES. THEY ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND RESURFACED THEM. OTHERWISE, THEY DENY THERE IS ANY OTHER PROBLEM. THEY BLAMED THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM ON THE A/C BEING TURNED ON. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS REGARDLESS TO WHETHER THE ACCESSORIES ARE TURNED ON OR OFF OR HOW HIGH THEY ARE TURNED ON. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10021016
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2003
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
HAD A FRONT COLLISION. DUE TO A FAULTY ABS SYSTEM, APPLIED THE BRAKE AND TOOK LONGER TO STOP. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10021792
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2003
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10021790
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2003
Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA# 01-V-012-000 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. CONSUMER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TT
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 & remedy
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
PE02079 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 18, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED FIRES, LEAKING OIL FILTERS, WIRING ISSUES, IMPROPER REPAIRS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.NONE OF THE ISSUES EXAMINED HAD REPORTS THAT INDICATED A TREND WHEN NORMALIZED FOR POPULATON AND EXPOSURE.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
DP02004 · Engine Seizure
Opened Apr 30, 2002 · Closed Jun 20, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
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