1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Automatic Transmission

2000 Toyota Camry Automatic Transmission Problems

21
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • check engine · 6 records
  • engine light · 6 records
  • miles check · 5 records
  • light shop · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi4
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 12, 2010 · 72,242 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    On june 12, 2010, my toyota camry (yr 2000, 4 cyl, ce) made a strange sound from the engine at 60-70 mph on an interstate highway. After another 30 min of strange sound coming out from the engine, the engine below started to make loud cranking sound. I pulled in to the service road of the highway and after a few more cranking sound, the car was completely disabled. I called the police to get it towed to a nearby…

    ODI 10336706

  • November 22, 2009 · 58,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The automatic transmission failed when he attempted to shift into reverse gear and the vehicle would not move forward when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where they rebuilt the transmission at his expense. He later contacted the dealer and was told that the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that…

    ODI 10361727

  • July 22, 2008 · 70,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2000 camry ce, 130,000km automatic backed out of a parking space. When shifting from reverse to drive, shifter went right to low without any effort. Then woudn't go in gear. Talked to mechanic & was told that most likely the cable was broken. *tr

    ODI 10235327

  • June 23, 2008 · 68,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    As i pulled into the parking lot where i work, i stopped and put the car in park to let another car pass me and then into reverse to back up and straighten out in the parking spot. When i did i could feel that the shifter was no longer connected to the transmission, the car would not move. I was lucky that i had put the car in park first so it wouldn't roll. I had a friend who is a licensed mechanic look at the car…

    ODI 10232578

  • August 2, 2006 · 60,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt*: the contact stated after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was placed in drive and the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the transmission shifter cable snapped due to corrosion. The cable was replaced. The vehicle was located in a salt belt state.

    ODI 10167227

  • July 10, 2006

    Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls

    The windows in my car do not work. The pumps need to be replaced. The front passenger door will not unlock with my alarm pad. The windshield wipers do not function properly. This is my second toyota and the electrical system went bad in the last one i had also. My transmission had to be replaced and now my car squeaks when i am driving. It squeaks loudly. I would have submitted this before but i did not know about…

    ODI 10182358

  • April 5, 2006 · 58,785 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission totally crashed at 58,000. Miles on my toyota camry 2000 le. *nm

    ODI 10155233

  • September 30, 2005 · 50,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel

    I got check engine light with code p0773 (shift solenoid e electrical) when car had about 50,000 miles during sep 2005. Since then..the light stays on for about 1-3 days and then goes away and remains off for about 15 days. Now the car has about 60000 miles but the light still comes and goes. *jb

    ODI 10174704

  • August 3, 2005 · 48,202 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt: 2000 toyota camry. The consumer stated at 48,202 miles vehicle would not go into reverse. Took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that the straps underneath were bad, and transmission had to be replaced. This problem occurred a week ago, it only happened once.*ak

    ODI 10132278

  • October 1, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission problems, shift cable failed. *bf the consumer placed the shifter in park and started to exit the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly began to move forward. The consumer looked att he indicator on the dash which indicated that the vehicle was still in drive. The consumer then turned off the engine. It was later determined that the shift cable broke. *nm

    ODI 10097478

  • September 28, 2004 · 143,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle seems to have trouble with transmission (automatic). Rough when driving in reverse. Toyota technician suggested that transmission be replace at cost of owner. *ak

    ODI 10093302

  • May 20, 2004 · 46,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    The vehicle is not working properly ive made several attempts to get the vehiclefixed they said i have no warrenty after they said it did i refuse to continue with a vehicle that malfunctions.when i got the vehicle they just pressured me to sign without even explaining to me what was in the contract. Also now they incresed my loan

    ODI 10129383

  • March 3, 2004 · 95,500 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    2000 toyota camry reverse in automatic tranmisson went out. Problem spot welds where gear connected to shaft broke and gear could not turn. Car has only 96000 miles on it and this equipment failure should not occurs . I spent $1600 getting the transmisson rebuild by an independent repair shop toyota wanted $3700.

    ODI 10060808

  • December 7, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving vehicle on highway at 75 mph the transmission failed, causing vehicle to slow down at an unsafe rate. Please provide additional information. Mr

    ODI 8024211

  • October 31, 2000

    Automatic Transmission

    Drone and vibration at 60-70 mph. Dealer attempted 4 times to find the problem, finally replaced the transmission which they say corrected the problem. We want them to buy the car back.*ak

    ODI 739804

  • September 1, 2000

    Automatic Transmission · Engine · Pads · Tank Assembly

    The automatic transmission is leaking and was replaced at 20000 miles. Nlm

    ODI 785324

  • September 1, 2000

    Automatic Transmission

    Upon test drive, transmission is considered faulty. A second "new" transmission is ordered to replace the replacement. *cj

    ODI 557381

  • July 24, 2000

    Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter

    7/24/00 823 miles check engine light came on into shop replaced valve body. 9/1/00 3,177 miles check engine light to shop reset and returned.10/26/00 4,976 miles check engine light - to shop-reset and returned. 11/7/00 5,408 miles - engine check light - to shop-replaced transmission and torque converter. 4/17/01 13,320 miles check engine light - to shop -reset and returned. 4/30/01 14,624 miles check engine light -…

    ODI 744943

  • April 23, 2000

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving at 35 mph the automatic transmission began to slip without warning. When trying to start the vehicle the following day, the transmission would not engage. Vehicle taken to dealer, nothing unusual could be found, but transmission pan was reinstalled and fluid replaced. Problem has not reoccurred since, although dealer warns it could reoccur at any time. *ak *ml

    ODI 861592

  • Automatic Transmission

    When shifting to drive and depressing gas pedal vehicle will not move consumer has to shift to park, then drive a few times, and vehicle would start traveling. *ak

    ODI 874609

  • Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Door · Foundation Components

    I have called and left messages on the dealers managers phone with no return call, have went to dealership and he is not available. Air conditioner is very smelly, passenger front door hard to open-sometimes doesn't, brakes sound and feels strange to me (mechanic doesn't think so), when key is taken from igintion it is hot, transmission was replaced w/a rebuilt one.

    ODI 728194