Nine problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2000 Camry.
2000 Toyota Camry caught on fire August 7th, 2018. I was driving on a city street and my radio kept going on and off while driving, I noticed the check engine light came on so I pulled into a parking lot and parked the car. I turned off the car and started to smell smoke. I opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire on the right side near the battery. I was able to get a fire extinguisher and put the fire out but I have significant damage. I have not seen a recall on this issue but my car should not start on fire. I submitted a claim to Toyota (claim# 180808-000043) asking if there is a technical bulletin. Toyota sent their inspector and he noted the starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Toyota did not share a copy of the report with me. The damage was severe enough to write off the car with only 95,000 miles on it. This needs to be investigated. Why would my car starter catch on fire like this?.
The check engine light stays on when diagnostic test shows nothing as a problem with motor. Car will drive with light on, but can not find reason.
The vehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure. A hole has appeared on the side of the engine. The oil level on the engine was and is full up. The coolant level was full up. No warning indicator lights were in evidence on the dashboard prior to and during the failure. All maintenance was current and most was performed by the Toyota dealer. The mechanic that inspected the vehicle after it was towed to his facility indicated that it was the second year 2000 Camry that he has seen with a catastrophic engine failure this year. Weeks prior to the failure the check engine light and the air bag light illuminated for a short time. They reset themselves prior to the mechanic examining the vehicle and he could find nothing wrong. There was no trouble data recorded in the computer.
On Tuesday, 7/12/2011, I needed to have my 2000 Toyota Camry inspected to get the renewal sticker. I took the car to r&d automotive here in asheboro because a check engine light had come on. Two of the codes would not clear. They had to replace the evaporative emission system canister at a cost of $300. 00, not including labor, in order for the car to pass inspection. I have found online that Toyota has had/is having a problem with these canisters. Therefore, I request to be reimbursed $300 for this canister.
My check engine light has been on and off for over 2 years. I have had both catalytic converters replaced, a new gas cap and every other issue the garages have told me are causing the problem. With each fix the light goes off for about a week and then comes back on. Toyota dealerships always tell me it is becuase I do not tighten my gas cap, but I tighten it until it clicks. I am not losing any mileage with the light on or having any other difficulties with car, but I can not pass the emission test with the light on. I feel that the light is on becuase of a glinch in the system or a defect, because I am not experiencing any of the normal problems that come with a check engine light on for long periods of time.
While on a road trip, oil light came, plenty of oil in it. We had to drive slowly for about 45 minutes to get out of the boonies, engine light them came on, shut down immediately. Had to have car towed so not to hurt the engine. Mechanic said the engine is shot!!! 2000 Toyota Camry xle - v6 doesn't even have 50,000 miles on it yet. I bought this car brand new and for big bucks! thoroughly disgusted. Never had a problem with this car until now?.
While driving 65 mph check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to a dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
Engine light came on while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer. Dealer stated engine light had come on either because the fuel tank cap had not been closed tight enough or vehicle was refueled with engine running. No action was taken by dealer. Consumer stated that the gas cap was on tight and the vehicle was never refuled with the engine running, consumer feels he should not have been charged from the dealer to stop the engine light from illuminating when the vehicle was still under warranty.
The vehicles evaporative canister, vsv valve and connector hose failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate.