Toyota Camry Problems: 24 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2000-2023 model years · 11,184+ owner reports · Updated April 2026

According to Au7o's analysis of 11,184+ owner reports, the 2000-2023 Toyota Camry has 24 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Sticking Accelerator Pedal ($150-$900 repair), Intermittent Brake Loss / Poor Stopping Performance ($250-$1,400 repair), Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (Recall) ($0-$0 repair), Automatic Transmission Delay, No-Engagement, and Shift Lever Failure ($250-$3,800 repair), Engine Sludge, Oiling Failure, and Engine Seizure/Fire ($500-$6,500 repair), Hood Latch / Hood Popping Open While Driving ($120-$450 repair), Brake Actuator / ABS Module Internal Failure Causing Warning Lights and Loss of Assist ($1,200-$3,000 repair) and 2AZ-FE Excessive Oil Consumption from Piston/Ring Wear ($1,500-$4,500 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Sticking Accelerator Pedal with 2,698 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $0 to $6,500. at .

All 24 Known Issues

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When Issues Typically Appear

Power Window Master Switch Melting / Driver Window Inoperative

30K-120K

Sun Visor Mount Failure Causing Visor to Drop or Obstruct Driver View

40K-120K

Intermediate Steering Shaft Clunk and Steering Knock Over Bumps

50K-150K

2AZ-FE Excessive Oil Consumption from Piston/Ring Wear

60K-150K

Torque Converter Shudder / U660E Transmission Vibration Under Light Acceleration

60K-140K

EVAP Charcoal Canister / Vent Valve Failure Triggering Check Engine Light

70K-160K

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor / Blower Failure Causing Fan Speeds to Stop Working

70K-180K

Brake Actuator / ABS Module Internal Failure Causing Warning Lights and Loss of Assist

80K-180K

Rear Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly Growl and Humming Noise

80K-180K

Outer CV Joint / Front Axle Clicking on Turns

90K-200K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 11,184+ owner reports, the 2000-2023 Toyota Camry has 24 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Sticking Accelerator Pedal, Intermittent Brake Loss / Poor Stopping Performance, Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (Recall). Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Toyota Camry reliable?

The 2000-2023 Toyota Camry has 24 known issues documented across 11,184+ owner reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Sticking Accelerator Pedal and Intermittent Brake Loss / Poor Stopping Performance and Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (Recall) and Automatic Transmission Delay, No-Engagement, and Shift Lever Failure and Engine Sludge, Oiling Failure, and Engine Seizure/Fire and Hood Latch / Hood Popping Open While Driving and Brake Actuator / ABS Module Internal Failure Causing Warning Lights and Loss of Assist and 2AZ-FE Excessive Oil Consumption from Piston/Ring Wear. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Camry problems?

Repair costs for known Toyota Camry issues range from $0 to $6,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Sticking Accelerator Pedal, typically costs $150-$900 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Toyota Camry is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Toyota Camry. Based on owner reports, issues are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2000-2023 Toyota Camry with 24 documented issues from 11,184+ owner reports.