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2000 Toyota Camry acceleration problems

107 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,839. 38 crashes reported.

owner complaints
107
of this car's complaints
24%
typical mileage
86,839
crashes
38
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Accelerator pedal
    16
  • Linkages
    3
  • Cruise control
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Camry acceleration problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Sudden acceleration 24

Related recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported January 16, 2001 · 53,061 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 01V012000 · Recall details

What 2000 Toyota Camry owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 28, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

My car has recalls on it and I want to get this fixed

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Acceleration · 117,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While attempting to pull out of a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a snow bank. The contact turned off the vehicle, waited two minutes, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle spontaneously accelerated again, but in reverse and struck a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to rockingham toyota (412 s broadway, salem, nh 03079) and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealer and they were sending a mechanic from headquarters to evaluate the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 289,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl-contact owns a 2000 toyota camry ----vehicle accelerated gas pedal was stuck and ran into a light pole ---tow truck driver stated that vehicle was totaled---contact inquired about any other complaints filed about toyota acceleration problems or gas pedals sticking --- vehicle was towed to impound yard ---- 0 recalls associated with this VIN

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 221,000 miles · NJ · fire

While driving the car at about 40 MPH on the road, it suddenly accelerated . I applied the brake and the car kept going at the accelerated speed for about 3/4 mile. It finally slowed enough for me to turn off the road into a housing complex. I then was able to put it in park. The car kept idling at the same rate even while in park position. Smoke started coming from under the hood; therefore, I got out and within 1 minute, it went up in flames. The police & fire truck came and put out the flames. The car is a total loss.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Acceleration · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Lights · CA

I found recalls of my car about exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, and rear suspension. But I don't know if my car got fixed before since it was a second-hand car. What should I do next?

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 157,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerated independently. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the rpms increased to approximately 1,900-2,000, then decreased back to normal, and increased again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 175,000 miles · TX

Car speeds up and surges and I smell fuel when idling. On 2 occasions I had trouble stopping the vehicle. Once ran stop sign before I could get it stopped. Happened again may 22, 2015!

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Acceleration · 128,000 miles · AL

When you are at a full stop or at a red light, or stop and go traffic. When you start to mash the gas pedal down the car does not move.everyone is moving beside you and behind you and you are lucky if you don't get rear ended. So far we have been lucky.when you keep trying it will finally go. It will jerk you head back sometimes. So I thought it might be the cable on the speed control going bad. Sticking or whatever. I am not a specilist on saying what it my be.but it does need to be repaired.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Acceleration · 328,499 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While I was reversing my 2000 toyota camry slowly and carefully in a car dealership parking lot, my car went into a sudden unintended rapid acceleration. I did not initiate the acceleration. I braked. My car did not slow or stop. I pulled the emergency brake. My car did not slow or stop. My car proceeded to the entrance of the parking lot, broke through a link chain between two poles, crossed the sidewalk, crossed the street, mounted the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street and hit the back of a building. The impact with the building stopped my car. My car was totaled. Injuries of the head, neck and back were sustained.

Questions about the 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 107 complaints about the acceleration of the 2000 Toyota Camry, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,839 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V012000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Camry have the most acceleration problems?

The Toyota Camry model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (511 complaints), 2002 (281 complaints) and 2005 (272 complaints).

Other 2000 Toyota Camry problems

Brakes 62Engine 62Airbags 58Transmission 33Electrical 31Suspension 28Tires 25Fuel system 22Body 20Visibility 15Steering 14Seats 13Seat belts 11Lights 8Wheels 8Locks 5Driver assistance 1

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