Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 172000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. the contact stated that a loud noise was coming from the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer stated they had to replace the trends in the instrument panel. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 172,000. kmj | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 172000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. the contact stated he stated hearing a loud noise coming from the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken into the dealer. the dealer stated they had to replace the trends in the instrument panel. the vehicle has not be repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 172,000.jp | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 51650 | ||
| My camry has an added spoiler, not sure weather it was factory or dealer installed. the brake light that is normally in the rear window was left hanging in the trunk as it was superseded by the one in the spoiler. the bulb was left installed as it caused a brake light fault on the dash when disconnected. last week when i had a full trunk we started to smell smoke and could not figure where it was coming from. we found that a cardboard box in the trunk had come in contact with the unused bulb which had burned a hole through the box when braking ,but fortunately it did not ignite. i will contact the dealer tomorrow to see if they can relocate the bulb to a safe location. | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 52000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. the contact got into the vehicle the doors locked and the alarm started going off. the contact was unable to get out the vehicle from the inside and had to have someone open the door from the outside to get out. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 52000.rl | |||
| 10/25/2010 | |||
| I have a 2000 toyota camry. last weekend, when i returned from a short grocerry trip, i found that my car alternator belt was running even though i had shut off the car and had the keys with me. this was very scary. now i have to manually make sure that the car is actually off even after i turn it off. | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 31000 | 1 | |
| My accident/injuries because the defects/flaws of my car: brake systems, accelerator pedal, unintended acceleration, speed out of control, cruise control systems, electronic throttle systems...i have the car fixed, repairs sometimes (records at dealership). they replaced computer board...but still have a problems... my issues are about my toyota camry/model 2000 got accident/injuries on oct. 2004 because the car had many problems are: rough of cruise control systems, rough speed/rpm, gas pedal, brake, rough idle, suddenly accelerated - without pressing a gas pedal. i hit the car and my front bumper is almost felt off. it costs over a thousand dollars to replace but my injuries is no money to replace its back to normal, my auto insurance not paying my medical bills any more... *tr | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 24000 | 1 | 04/11/2000 |
| My 2000 toyota camry suffered from power door lock defect. my door locks flew back and forth sounding like machine gun fire. i had just stepped out of the car with the window opened and the door open when all heck broke loose. neither the windows or doors would work. the reason i got out of my car was the door ajar light was on and all the doors were shut. i got out to double check the doors when the car went berserk. i was so traumatized by this event i had the car towed and traded it on the spot. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states a bodyguard electronic rust protector was installed in the vehicle, possibly causing fire.(claim#51-0495-441)*jb | |||
| Upon having electrical maintenance done, vehicle endured an accident, and air bags did not deploy. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | |||
| While vehicle was in motion electrical system began to go down ie; lights and air conditioner failed. engine check light came on, and vehicle shutdown in a rolling stop. consumer noticed smoke from engine, and was at mechanical auto shop. mechanic opened hood, and realized engine was on fire. positive side of battery was completly melted. hold down clamp on battery may have broken, causing battery to slide and overheat. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 3 | 11/30/1999 | |
| The battery had to be replaced three times within 30 days. dealer cannot determine the cause of the failure. *ak consumer was informed this failure may be the result of the alternator not being able to support the day time running lights. consumer would like an off switch for the headlights. *ph | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 2 | 11/30/1999 | |
| Defective battery equipment on 2000 toyota camry 4le v6.*mr the consumer would like to be informed about any problems with this 2000 toyota camry alternators, or other related electrical loss, because it they may be defective causing the batteries to go dead. *cb | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 3 | 11/30/1999 | |
| The battery had to be replaced three times within 30 days. dealer cannot determine the cause of the failure. *ak consumer was informed this failure may be the result of the alternator not being able to support the day time running lights. consumer would like an off switch for the headlights. *ph | |||
| 06/30/2001 | |||
| While vehicle was in motion electrical system began to go down ie; lights and air conditioner failed. engine check light came on, and vehicle shutdown in a rolling stop. consumer noticed smoke from engine, and was at mechanical auto shop. mechanic opened hood, and realized engine was on fire. positive side of battery was completly melted. hold down clamp on battery may have broken, causing battery to slide and overheat. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 11 | ||
| Engine check light keeps coming on after filling fuel tank. dealer will unplug fuse to get light to go off. does not remedy the problem. vehicle taken to dealer 11 times for this problem. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | |||
| While vehicle was in motion electrical system began to go down ie; lights and air conditioner failed. engine check light came on, and vehicle shutdown in a rolling stop. consumer noticed smoke from engine, and was at mechanical auto shop. mechanic opened hood, and realized engine was on fire. positive side of battery was completly melted. hold down clamp on battery may have broken, causing battery to slide and overheat. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 68490 | 2 | 09/26/2000 |
| Original ignition key will not start car. has been difficult for about a month. luckily it totally failed in my own driveway. we just returned from a long trip. same thing happened to trunk lock 2 years ago. i had to pay about $250.00 to have it fixed at my dealer. expect larger bill for ignition. dealer will not order new ignition lock until i have it towed in.bought car at same dealer. locks seem to be a weak point on this model toyota. can i get help from somebody? *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/22/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 09/07/2000 |
| Original key will not turn in the ignition. it will open doors and trunk.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 1 | 02/16/2003 | |
| Myself along with my 16 year old brother, son 9, and daughter 5 were driving sunday morning on our way to san diego to attend the padre game when suddenly on the highway 15 we heard a load pop, so i proceded to get off on the adams off ramp, when my lil. brother screamed it's a fire! and he dashed out getting my daughter out while i struggled to get my son out the car then someone pulled over told us to get in the car and as we drove to the top of the off ramp my car exploded, no crash nothing had it not been for my lil. brother thinking fast who knows what would have happed, my car was and is still under toyotas warranty. i'm waiting to see why this happened this should not have happened!! my family shouldn't have had to go through this. i hope that toyota and my insurance company handle this asap!*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/13/2002 | ||
| Consumer felt something shoot through the bottom of vehicle and out of the tail pipe. then, brake pedal went to the floor. driver has to use hand brake to stop. driver got out of vehicle, and vehicle caught on fire. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| The insured was informed that her parked vehicle was on fire, the estimator stated that the fire originated from the headlight wiring harness or receiver dehydrator, the toyota dealer stated that the fire may have been intentional and they could not attribute the problem as being engine or electrical related.*jb(claim#53-c781-583) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/05/2004 | 24000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Upon slowing down to exit the highway, there was a loud bang from the engine. the consumer pulled over to the shoulder. then smoke started coming from under the hood, and flames were underneath the vehicle. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was totaled. the vehicle is currently at the insurance company. they are inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. *ak *sc | |||
| 03/08/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway heard a noise coming from underneath vehicle. also,smoke was coming from under hood area , and vehicle was on fire. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | |||
| While vehicle was in motion electrical system began to go down ie; lights and air conditioner failed. engine check light came on, and vehicle shutdown in a rolling stop. consumer noticed smoke from engine, and was at mechanical auto shop. mechanic opened hood, and realized engine was on fire. positive side of battery was completly melted. hold down clamp on battery may have broken, causing battery to slide and overheat. *ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 1 | 07/31/2000 | |
| While restarting vehicle smoke entered inside vehicle vents. soon afterwards, noticed under hood fire. *ak the vehicle was totalled as the result of the fire. *yh | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| While pulling into a driveway vehicle had white smoke coming from engine , once stopped it started to burn. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/04/2002 | 45200 | 1 | |
| Vehicle had an icon light on the dashboard. the rear of the icon was lit, and no one could figure out what it meant. dealer could not find any defects.*ak | |||