Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While attempting to pull out of a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a snow bank. The contact turned off the vehicle, waited two minutes, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle spontaneously accelerated again, but in reverse and struck a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to rockingham Toyota (412 s broadway, salem, nh 03079) and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealer and they were sending a mechanic from headquarters to evaluate the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
While driving the car at about 40 MPH on the road, it suddenly accelerated . I applied the brake and the car kept going at the accelerated speed for about 3/4 mile. It finally slowed enough for me to turn off the road into a housing complex. I then was able to put it in park. The car kept idling at the same rate even while in park position. Smoke started coming from under the hood; therefore, I got out and within 1 minute, it went up in flames. The police & fire truck came and put out the flames. The car is a total loss.
Tl-contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry ----vehicle accelerated gas pedal was stuck and ran into a light pole ---tow truck driver stated that vehicle was totaled---contact inquired about any other complaints filed about Toyota acceleration problems or gas pedals sticking --- vehicle was towed to impound yard ---- 0 recalls associated with this VIN
I was on the highway within city limits driving at about 45 MPH. I realized the vehicle I was approaching had slowed down or had stopped due to merging traffic. I had more than the necessary amount of clearance ahead. I applied brakes. However, brakes did not slow down the vehicle by any significant amount -- it appeared as if the engine was continuing to accelerate or maintain its speed. I crashed into the vehicle from behind. The vehicle I crashed into veered to the right. My vehicle continued forward and then crashed into another vehicle stopped in front. As a result of the crash, the gear selector moved into n, which is the reason I think the vehicle finally stopped. I have the crash report documenting this. It was the first time such an incident had happened after I had purchased the car used from an individual. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance carrier.
I purchased a previously owned 2000 Toyota Camry on 11/4/07. While driving from northern california to southern california on the loss date I activated the cruise control feature. Traffic on the freeway began to slow and I depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. Traffic began moving again then suddenly stopped. I again depressed the brake pedal but the car seemed to accelerate even though I had both of my feet on the brake pedal. My car crashed into the rear of a vehicle in front of mine causing both air bags in my vehicle to deploy. The crash impact jammed the driver's door preventing it from opening, trapping me in the car with smoke pouring from under the hood. Initially the electric window would not open but finally did allowing me to extricate myself from the damaged vehicle.
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...
Tl contact owned a 2000 Toyota Camry limited edition. While driving at speeds of 50 MPH and attempting to change lanes on her left, the steering wheel began spinning uncontrollably. The engine revved loudly and as she depressed the brakes, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle proceeded to accelerate on its own until it crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy at the time of the crash. While in the ditch, the engine continued to idle and the tires burrowed into the ditch as it attempted to progress. The contact sustained injuries to her head, shoulders, upper back, hands, fingers, knees and neck. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no recalls for her year, make and model vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was over 100,000.
Vehicle hit a retainer wall. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries....while driving consumer's daughter had a seizure and passed out with her foot on the accelerator. Consumer attempted to put vehicle in park and turn off the ignition. Took off sea belt, came into the driver's side and turned across traffic into a parking, lost garage where the vehicle struck a retaining wall. The consumer stated even though she was successful in turning off the ignition off and putting the gear in park, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated there was problems with the accelerator sticking on several occasions including prior to the accident. Updated 04/06/11
My mother owned a 2000 Toyota Camry and she had two accidents in her car while in parking lots due to sudden acceleration. She did not tell the family at the time because she was 84 and thought she might lose her license. One accident caused $3,500 in damage. She has since passed away and I just found out about it. It has cruise control [redacted] . Our family still owns the car. I called a local dealer and got the national number for Toyota and they said that the car had a mechanical accelerator system. We had a mechanic check it out and he said it was a hybrid system, partly electronic control system. Toyota mislead us.
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle rapidly increased acceleration without warning. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle front end area sustained severe damage. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect and they informed there was not a recall pertaining to the unintended acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000. Js
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
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.
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…
Acceleration complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2000 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 107 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2000 Toyota Camry, 24% of the model year's 454 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 01V-012 (vehicle speed control, Jan 16, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Camry acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 37 crashes, 3 fires and 27 injuries and 1 death to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.