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2001 Toyota Camry Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2001 Toyota Camry 29 Camrys, 8.7 months of data per Camry, average 136000 miles

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2001 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

Toyota Camry in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 65000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 75000 200 Replacement of brake pads 
Nov 2012 86000 900 Battery discharged. Battery, Serpentine belt replaced. 
Mar 2013 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Camry in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 173000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 184000 500 CAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 184,000 NOT GOING TO COMPLAIN 
Dec 2009 194000 626 CV joints and short shafts replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 102000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 111000 0 20K miles after I replaced struts, a nut worked loose on the sway bar link and generated loud sqeaking. Simple fix.  Replaced engine dog-bone as a 'just-in-case'. It was aged and cracking but still sufficiently functional. 
Apr 2010 121000 170 Sticking rear calipers required replacing slide pins. Caliper boot (covers pin) came loose on both sides, causing pins to rust and calipers to rust. Resulted in excessive pad wear. Replaced pin and sanded pin-hole on caliper. Replaced pads. Pins only available from the dealer.  
Oct 2011 152000 150 Door lock mechanism broke and would not stay closed. Mechanism was $150, self installed. Aged plastic gave way. Only one dealer in the city stocks this part. 
Mar 2012 161000 100 Rear Strut mounts replaced (trying to solve a squeak) 
Jul 2012 165300 0 Rear light on deck lid had invisible leak at seam, allowing water to enter the light fixture and trunk lid. Removed, sealed and replaced. 
Dec 2012 171000 400 Drivers side inner cc boot torn. Has to wait for part to arrive. Japanese camrys rare now 
Mar 2013 172000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 138880   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 148180 30 rear anti-sway bar mounting bushings required replacement. Also noticed that left rear strut was leaking -future repair required. 
Jul 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 123000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 125000 130 valve stem leaks oil into cylinder 

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 203000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 211000 0 New pads on rear brakes, turn rotors. 
Mar 2013 242000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 106640   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 122760 200 tie rod ends repaired...front brakes also redone with one brake totally worn and the other almost intact...rotor had to be fixed (or replaced..not sure) 

 

Toyota Camry in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 146000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 148000 0 Routine maintenance, plus Check Engine light has been on for a long time. Was told it is related to some emissions sensor, and doesn't need to be dealt with unless it doesn't pass next emissions test. 
Jan 2012 156000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 89000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 92500 0 Door chime would intermittently go off and indicate that the door was ajar (open). it turned out to be a faulty door switch in the driverside door jamb. I was able to free it up some and wiggle it around a bit and it stopped chiming :-) water pooling into trunk from driverside of deck lid, a crack in the plastic adhesive that surrounds the trunk/deck lid 
Jun 2012 97000 1850 engine began "rod knocking". the engine needed to be replaced. i cant afford a new engine so used instead. not happy with this car at all. too soon for maintained car to catastrophically fail. :-( 
Aug 2012 101500 124 Power window motor and regulator assy quit working for. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 155000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 157700 185 front pipe repair (converter on the Ft. pipe replaced) 
Mar 2012 159000 442 Driver's rear wheel bearing + both left & right inner & outer tie rod ends replacement 
Jun 2012 162000 165 Both left & right Front Sway Bar links 

 

Toyota Camry in Maine, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2013 169000   First odometer entry
May 2013 171000 420 Replaced Air/Fuel Oxygen sensor to clear check engine light. 

 

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2001 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 137000   First odometer entry
May 2011 138000 90 Battery died. Replaced. Window motor (driver's) also faulty. Haven't fixed 
Mar 2013 148000 300 Radiator leak. Also replaced brakes at same time. 

 

Toyota Camry in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 180000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 181000 0 After 180k on orig. radiator, it had turned green. I replaced it, the hoses and thermostat together as a preventative repair. 
Mar 2012 189000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 132000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 151000 200 Engine was overheating. A sensor was replaced 
Apr 2013 168000 0 EGR Solenoid and Valve replaced 

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 238000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 240000 375 Caliper bolt fell off brakes. Whole car shook immensely. Required tow and replacement of brake pads and caliper. First unexpected maintenance for the car in its history. 
Feb 2013 256000 0 Timing belt went out and took engine with it. My fault, as it was overdue. Choosing not to repair. 

 

Toyota Camry in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 110000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 110000 50 after 11 years 2 of the a/c heater control bulbs finally went out. Had all the bulbs in the control replaced. 

 

Toyota Camry in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 132000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 132000 65 Valve Gasket Cover 

 

Toyota Camry in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 141000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 149000 700 check engine light on-failed inspection-code po420 catalytic converters bad.Replaced front converter light did not stay off,replaced rear converter light stayed off 
Oct 2011 149700 45 Replaced power steering return line 
Mar 2013 167000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 95000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 108000 650 Radiator crack led to engine beginning to overheat but I managed to get to the shop. Radiator was replaced.  Exterior door handle broke and needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2010 111000 300 Replaced bad EGR valve 
Oct 2012 130000 600 Leaking gasket valve cover -- replaced Driver's side electric window motor sluggish. Console brake light coming on intermittently -- worn brake pads. 
Mar 2013 134000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 62000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 87000 0 Check Engine lights came on. P1780 Code. 
Apr 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 266600   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 308760 100 The muffler was damaged so it made some noises and mild incomfort. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 73000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 83000 30 Sluggy acceleration-misfire, it was the Vacuum Solenoid switch. The switch is installed before the motor is inserted into the chassis. Replacement is ridiculous. Moved part to engine compartment, rerouting vacuum hoses. Make note to harm original engineer 
Jun 2009 86000 110 Replacement of timing belt, water pump, power steering belt Upper transverse engine mount 
Dec 2010 98000 1000 Water pump failed, no heated garage available to DIY, so in it went. On Toyotas, with water pump powered by timing belt, always change belt and pump at same time. 
Mar 2013 111000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 117000   First odometer entry
May 2011 125000 300 Broken tailpipe. 
Jan 2012 135300 200 I had to replace by brakes. 
Sep 2012 145000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 122000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 126000 150 valve gasket leaking 
Sep 2012 147000 150 Car was hard to start,leaking valve cover gasket (which had previously been pointed out) (they also changed oil, spark plugs and wires) oil was getting to plugs 
Oct 2012 148000 550 Prior fix of repairing leaking valve cover gasket, plugs and wire did not fix hard to start car. Problem returned after two weeks, when start was idling over 2000 rpm. Replaced idle control valve, cleaned throttle body. 
Mar 2013 152000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 125000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 134700 0 Replaced all 4 struts, worn out 
Apr 2011 143000 65 Rattling suspension part - strut bearing - needs to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 151000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 154000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 158000 150 Radiator leak - radiator replaced and system flushed 

 

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 122000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 123000 350 Exhaust was very noisy.Cat system was replaced 
Mar 2012 126000 1500 Front and rear oxygen sensors and cat converters replaced 

 

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2001 Toyota Camry 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota in United Arab Emirates
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 40920   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 71300 450 Alternator failed and took the battery with it. 
Jun 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Camry in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 48000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 95000 400 Oil pan gasket needed replaced 

 

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2001 Toyota Camry 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 78120   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 80600 343 Notic the Brakes were  
May 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 67000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 68000 1300 Water pump. flow control. CV Joints. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 92000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 118000 90 Thermostat was sticking open just a bit... The computer detected that the car was taking longer than it should to warm up, and set the check engine light. Replaced Thermostat 
Feb 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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