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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
250–25K
2825–50K
2250–75K
2975–100K
27100–150K
15150K+
146 reports with mileage · 126 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
70 crash reports11 fire reports40 injury reports
What owners actually said
272 reports
38,500 miles · Apr 25, 2005
Fuel System, Other
IN MY 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS RECENTLY COME ON. IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY VSV VALVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY, AS I AM BEING TOLD. AS A RESULT, THIS CAR WILL NOT PAST STATE EMISSIONS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD I NEED TO PAY OVER $400.00 SO FAR ON THIS REPAIR. I AM FORCED TO DO THIS AT THIS TIME SINCE I NEED TO PAS…
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IN MY 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS RECENTLY COME ON. IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY VSV VALVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY, AS I AM BEING TOLD. AS A RESULT, THIS CAR WILL NOT PAST STATE EMISSIONS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD I NEED TO PAY OVER $400.00 SO FAR ON THIS REPAIR. I AM FORCED TO DO THIS AT THIS TIME SINCE I NEED TO PASS THE EMISSIONS AND BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THIS CAR HAS JUST TURNED 40K MILES. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE WEB AND FOUND MANY TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SOME AND GETTING REPAIRS DONE FOR FREE, SOME ARE NOT. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS, BUT NO RECALL, SO I HAVE HEARD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10118360
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
BACK IN SEPT 2004 WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WAS REPLACED WITH GENUINE TOYOTA PARTS. THEN THE LIGHT RETURNED ON 10/04/04, 11/23/04 AND 4/7/05 DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE CANISTER WAS REPLACED EACH TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10116628
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2005
Air Bags
THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH BE INSTALLED IN HER 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. *NM *JB
NHTSA ODI #10115655
68,755 miles · Mar 7, 2005
SteeringVehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE DRIVING 31 MPH THE STEERING VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED INTO A TREE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10113504
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2005
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE ONE TIME. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10111310
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2005
Visibility
THE MIRROR COVER ON THE SUN VISOR BROKE ON THE CONSUMER'S 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM
NHTSA ODI #10127985
36,000 miles · Jan 3, 2005
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO TWO PORCHES. THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THE CAR WAS ALREADY SLOWING DOWN BECAUSE THE CAR WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SLOT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10105622
96,000 miles · Dec 15, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10103840
1,000 miles · Nov 11, 2004
Electrical System
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND STALLS OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY ONCE CALL STALLS OUT CREATING A HAZARD. NO INJURIES OR CRASHES TO DATE BUT IN FEAR OF ONE OCCURRING. DEALERSHIP HAS MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS AS OF 11/11/04. REPLACED THE COMP…
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VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND STALLS OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. POWER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY ONCE CALL STALLS OUT CREATING A HAZARD. NO INJURIES OR CRASHES TO DATE BUT IN FEAR OF ONE OCCURRING. DEALERSHIP HAS MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS AS OF 11/11/04. REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULE, SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, FUEL INJECTORS & CLEAN VALVES TO NO AVAIL. *JB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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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.
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