2001 Toyota Camry engine and engine cooling problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Camry — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud cracking noise coming from under the vehicle as the vehicle stalled. After inspection, the contact noticed oil leaking from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that…”
filed Jan 13, 2012
“We bought a brand new 2001 toyota camry ce in 2000 and were pretty comfortable with the vehicle until something happened to us about 8 weeks ago. On jan 22, we were driving on I 15 freeway south from la back to las vegas. About after 30 minutes on the road I heard something sounding like a crack…”
filed Mar 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Camry | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 Camry | 15 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.