The 2000 Camry has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2000 Toyota Camry owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Holes from rust on the underside of the car. Car is in excellent condition otherwise. A problem from living in Chicago otherwise I think this car would go on forever and I would keep it forever"
Anonymous, IL (2000 Toyota Camry Unsure Unsure)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"Clear coat is peeling off and hood looks terrible"
Anonymous A., CA (2000 Toyota Camry LE 3.0-L V6)"Dings on hood from road stones led to rust. Cost to repair prohibitive."
Anonymous, NY (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
"Would not open door. Had to be replaced."
Anonymous, NY (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)"Seat has limited forward movement. Cost prohibitive to repair."
Anonymous, IN (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
"Needed to replace valve cover gaskets. Also replaced a cam shaft seal."
Anonymous, AB (2000 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0-L V6)Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"Leakin trunk , easily positive outcome. Fix"
Anonymous A., CT (2000 Toyota Camry Unsure 3.0-L V6)Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
"needed to replace power steering hoses"
Anonymous, AB (2000 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0-L V6)Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
"The serpentine belt snapped while I was on a trip out of town; I was told after the fact that this was because a pulley froze (AND that my regular service provider, the dealer, should have noticed and addressed this problem during a routine maintenance when I told them I was hearing an odd noise, but they had said there was nothing disturbing. I ended up having to have not only the belt but also some elements of the air conditioning system around which it ran replaced. It was quite expensive, but certainly not as expensive as replacing the vehicle."
Anonymous, GA (2000 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0-L V6)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
""After around 300,000 miles the A/C compressor clutch wore out (broke) and the compressor quit. Changed the compressor and dryer while at it.""
Anonymous, TN (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"The master cylinder failed, and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NC (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
"It's the same problem as I just described. It affected both systems."
Anonymous, GA (2000 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0-L V6)Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
"the starter needed to be replaced"
Anonymous A., AZ (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"I don't know what the parts that were replaced are called but it had to do with the air filtering system."
Anonymous A., AZ (2000 Toyota Camry LE 2.2-L 4 Cyl)