2001 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
356
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
The 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 356 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (39 complaints), Tires (19 complaints), and Air Bags (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 158,090 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 01V072000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 545 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V012000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 53,061 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
356 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I do not feel engine braking effect when I apply brake instead I have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. It is a serious issue in older cars. My car has 153000 miles.
Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.
Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air bag light is on and won’t go off. Toyota service department said the sensor was discontinued no longer available to make the repair.
Safety Rating for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEAL/ BELT TENSIONER RATTLE. *NM
00403 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE). *TT
TC01030 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUB - FRAME ASSEMBLY. *YD
082001 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET
EG01101 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300. *TT *JB
602 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGES TALKS ABOUT REPAIRING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK NOISE WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS AND CALIPER MOUNTINGS. *TT
BR00601 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKES SQUEAKING.*JB
TC01012 — STRUCTURE:BODY
TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND; IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY IN 545 MODEL YEAR 2001 VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY
- 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY — 567 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY — 685 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY — 751 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY — 661 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY — 575 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY (current)
- 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY — 1,183 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY — 945 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY — 798 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY — 901 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY — 392 complaints
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