2000 Toyota Camry engine problems

Filed Jan 5, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 232,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately respond after the gear shifter was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after shifting into drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum switching valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer however, it was not stated whether or not the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the EGR lines, oxygen sensor, and drive cycle. The contact stated that the failure recurred every year. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 2, 2021 · Airbags, Body · 233,000 miles · VA · crash

I was driving home from work, this guy in a blue hyundai would stay in his lane, so I sped up to get around him, in turn he started racing me, so I went a bit faster to get around him, was about to round the corner so I went to slow down and my rear end fishtail, I hit the guardrail and spun out. Both my crumple zones on the back and front were affected but my airbags did not deploy! Thankfully I'm just really sore and not seriously injured!

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Engine · 171,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. When the vehicle was started, it failed to drive. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called pappas toyota at (636) 928-1212 (located at 10011 spencer rd, st petes, mo 63376) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · PA · fire

2000 toyota camry caught on fire august 7th, 2018. I was driving on a city street and my radio kept going on and off while driving, I noticed the check engine light came on so I pulled into a parking lot and parked the car. I turned off the car and started to smell smoke. I opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire on the right side near the battery. I was able to get a fire extinguisher and put the fire out but I have significant damage. I have not seen a recall on this issue but my car should not start on fire. I submitted a claim to toyota (claim# 180808-000043) asking if there is a technical bulletin. Toyota sent their inspector and he noted the starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Toyota did not share a copy of the report with me. The damage was severe enough to write off the car with only 95,000 miles on it. This needs to be investigated. Why would my car starter catch on fire like this?

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Engine · CA

The check engine light stays on when diagnostic test shows nothing as a problem with motor. Car will drive with light on, but can not find reason.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 4 miles · NJ

When making a right turn and braking suddenly as in a busy parking lot, the engine will accelerate with a loud roar while my foot is solely on the brake and I franticly shift to neutral. Sometimes on a curved road with a traffic light the engine will accelerate while my foot is on the brake trying to slow the car for a red light. This has happend numerous times.

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 Dec 2, 2012 · Engine · 63,000 miles · MA

The vehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure. A hole has appeared on the side of the engine. The oil level on the engine was and is full up. The coolant level was full up. No warning indicator lights were in evidence on the dashboard prior to and during the failure. All maintenance was current and most was performed by the toyota dealer. The mechanic that inspected the vehicle after it was towed to his facility indicated that it was the second year 2000 camry that he has seen with a catastrophic engine failure this year. Weeks prior to the failure the check engine light and the air bag light illuminated for a short time. They reset themselves prior to the mechanic examining the vehicle and he could find nothing wrong. There was no trouble data recorded in the computer.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · MD

My check engine light has been on and off for over 2 years. I have had both catalytic converters replaced, a new gas cap and every other issue the garages have told me are causing the problem. With each fix the light goes off for about a week and then comes back on. Toyota dealerships always tell me it is because I do not tighten my gas cap, but I tighten it until it clicks. I am not losing any mileage with the light on or having any other difficulties with car, but I can not pass the emission test with the light on. I feel that the light is on because of a glitch in the system or a defect, because I am not experiencing any of the normal problems that come with a check engine light on for long periods of time.