2001 Toyota Camry Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 28 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
136 -194
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angie B
The this car has a pretty high voltage output.
I pretty much like everything about my car. As of right now what I dislike is the kind of paint that was used. Also I dislike the cassette player.
accountCircle Karen H
Dependable, have only put two batteries in it.
Best car I ever owned, still has a lot of original parts, has 180, 000 miles on it and still running strong.
accountCircle Vanessa M
Beautiful car, great runner, easily maintained.
This car is easily maintained, not too expensive to fix. Comfortable ride the seats are comfortable and the driver has full control of windows and locks, great on gas. Get me to and from without any issues. I have had minor issues that needed repair but she's an old car. I love the this car.
accountCircle Virginia F
Toyota Camry best car in my lifetime.
I got very lucky bought my car from carmax only 1 owner 2001 Toyota Camry and 53, 000 thousand miles only. Mechanic told me this car can last me 10 + years with little maintenance happy lady. In my futures I hope to get me the newest Toyotas in the market for a great value.
accountCircle Kate B
The fan belt needs to be changed.
The fan belt is pretty noisy, makes a screeching sound at times. The hood of the car is pretty long. It has a gold/ tannish color. The interior is polyester, super soft and all black. It is a four door car and the surround system is pretty good. The tires are Michelin. One of the windows do not roll down but the a/c works perfect as well as the heater.
accountCircle Savannah H
Love Toyota Camry- Lifetime Car
It's been very good car. The only problems I've had are loose battery cable,broken door handle, flat tire, clip in buckle stopped working, after market alarm, and the wafer in the ignition. The only issues that weren't caused by external factors (like the after market alarm, things in the road, rough people) was the wafer in the ignition going out, but that was a 2 min YouTube and $40 part fix.
accountCircle Julie B
No end in sight. Safe, extremely reliable just a great vehicle.
Love my Toyota. Most reliable car I have ever owned just regular maintenance throughout the years I cannot believe it is still running after all these years I would never buy anything else. I have a long drive to work and it has never left me stranded Wiley family members are having their cars in and out of the garage mine keeps on going.
accountCircle Rachel H
I love my stereo, especially since it has bluetooth capability & I can listen to spotify on it
I love the gas mileage. I also love the size, lots of legroom. I also love the ride.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carla H
It is reliable but you must be gentle with it.
This Camry has gotten me through a lot. It is actually quite spacious. More than one could imagine. It has five seats and the interior is comfortable. There is glove compartment and a center console. The problems I have with car are the sound system, the breaks, and engine problems. However, these issues can easily be fixed. The doors also seem to creak when they open. Every time I go over a bump. I experience and squeaky noise. I am not entirely sure where it comes from. The car gets you from point a go point b which is the most important part. Yesterday gas was $2. 39/gal. My total costs for a full film was $38. 00.
accountCircle Van S
The car is wonderful for anyone who is just starting to drive.
This vehicle is not very reliable. At this stage, the vehicle will make weird sounds and even stop in the middle of the road. Luckily, it has not stopped on the freeway for me, only when I have to use the brake multiple times like in the city. There is a brake problem.
accountCircle Annebelle T
My vehicle has been very reliable, so I definitely can't say I hate it. However, the driver window doesn't work, the AC doesn't work, cosmetically, it's not very pretty, it needs a new battery, and it's almost at 300,000 miles. I think it's just time for a new car.
It has been very reliable. We've had it for almost 2 years now, and there hasn't been anything major that has gone wrong with it.
accountCircle Nancy L
That it is a dependable make, and this is a good model. It's good type of transportation.
It needs a new transmission and I don't have the money to have it fixed. Otherwise I like the make and model.
accountCircle Aaron K
Moon/sunroof and great gas mileage when everything gets fixed
Huge money pit, it's durable for the most part. After one issue though there's another right after you fix the one part. It's old and the life is just about out.
accountCircle Jennifer T
It didn't pass this years emissions test yet.
I don't like my vehicle because I keep having problems with the ac. I also don't like how I keep having problems with the tire's.
accountCircle Jennifer R
Brand new ac put in, & runs well.
My toyota Camry is good for mostly maintenance free car. It has 150 thousand miles & still running well. Had to have the ac completely repaired, which cost a lot-$1000. 00. . . The engine of the car itself is running pretty well. I've only had 2 flat tires in 7 months, which was a big pain in the butt.
accountCircle Danny W
Difficulties of the vehicle.
The vehicle's brakes have difficulty engaging after a light snow. Hydroplaning is too easy in this vehicle, even if there is one-fourth inch rain. To move either of the front two seats is different and is very easy to confuse, it usually takes about one minute to recall what side and the function is for that particular seat.

Toyota Camry Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CE
136 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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LE
194 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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XLE
194 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Toyota Camry Owner Reviews

4.19
302 Reviews
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Becky on August 2, 2021
Dependable college car
My college-student son drives this. It has 149,000 and leaks oil, but like most other reviewers, the A/C is cold, heater is good, and the car rides super smoothly— just purring along as easy as you please. Gray velour seats still look new! You can’t hardly beat a good Camry!!!
accountCircle David childress on June 28, 2021
2001 4 cylinder Toyota Camry
2001 Toyota Camry. Love this car. My wife and I call it our mule car. It has 235355 miles on it. We put about 7500 miles a year on it. Struts are bad, it has some oil leakage. It still gets good gas mileage. You can’t beat the cold AC and the heater. Front dent on passenger side number, paint chipping in hood, and driver door handle is off. Bought car in 2002. Has not had any major issues and the only things I have had to change is spark plugs. Great mule car. I’m in Alabama
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Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Camry has an average owner rating of 4.19 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4.35
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2001 Toyota Camry Solara
4.26
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2001 Toyota Camry
4.19

Ranks #2 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Camry has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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2001 Buick Regal
30 MPG
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2001 Honda Accord
30 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2001 Toyota Camry A Good Car?

It is an excellent vehicle. It is reliable, has a powerful engine and parts are easy to find. It is also very classy for its age and spacious
jaime C.
It's nice, looks good, very dependable and I believe it looks smart. You can't go wrong with any year of a Camry.
Claire K.
Yes it is. It's roomy, comfortable, and runs good. The trunk is super spacious. The miles the car has is high but there is nothing major wrong with the car
Maureen M.
Yes, very realizable and easy to drive. Comfortable and great little family car. No major issues. Seats 5 comfortably
Kelly S.
It is a good car, obviously after 18 years only had minimal maintenance and has good gas mileage for its age
Robert J.
Yes it's very good on gas and works just fine runs smoothly cool and heats great with heated seats and built-in car seat
Tricia P.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Toyota Camry?

It is extremely reliable. The problems experienced thus far has been negligible and repairs have been inexpensive
Megan M.
The most reliable car I have ever owned,.I honestly cannot think of any problems with my Camry at this point in time.
Andrea W.
Yes it is reliable but it does have a few issues the engine light keeps coming on I just replaced the transmission so I'm not too sure
Cam B.
This car is very reliable - I haven't had any problems with it so far. For being a used car with 172,000 miles on it - it is very reliable
Kay B.
Yes very realizable, my car is over 18 years old and I have only had to do minimum repairs over the years. Never worried that I won't be able to get somewhere. Not to my understanding
Gwen B.
I have not had any major problems, replaced tires, brake pads, regular oil changes, spark plugs wore out
Veronica R.
No it's very low maintenance if you keep up the work on it did don't even pick up a lot of miles very cheap to maintain
Regina P.

Is The 2001 Toyota Camry A Good Value?

Off my head, it’s hard to say for both but I imagine the resale value is fair market value. They generally have a good resale
Jasmine M.
I bought my Green Toyota Camry used for $2,000.00 dollars about ten years ago. It is definitely the best valued car for the money and some!
Dee C.
I bought the car from my son. I paid 1600 for it. I believe it was a good value. The car has been maintained and I have all the records.
travis W.
Yes! Very good pricing. Only thing it’s a car so they are always overpriced to an extent but overall very reasonable
Taylor B.
No idea it cost ten thousand when we got it from the dealer, but that was eighteen years ago, was a very good value
Rachel B.
My Toyota Camry was 34 000 with payments of $389 a monthly which is not bad for when it first came on market so it was a steal for me
Michael P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Toyota Camry coolant capacity?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Camry is able to hold 6.7 quarts of coolant. When You need to change coolant You should always use OEM Toyota long life coolant. You should check Your coolant every time that You change the oil...

What is the 2001 Toyota Camry fuse box location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with two fuse boxes. One is in the engine compartment and the other is in the passenger cabin. The one in the engine compartment is on the driver's side of the vehicle just...

What is the 2001 Toyota Camry 3.0 Knock sensor location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Camry 3 0 knock sensor location is at the rear side of the engine, right of the exhaust pipe, and below the intake manifold. You will come into many problems with an engine. There could be...

What is the 2001 Toyota Camry 2.2 Crankshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Camry crankshaft position sensor location is different on different makes and models, however, it will always be near the crankshaft itself. If You need to replace the sensor then it will cost...

What is the 2001 Toyota Camry's recommended tire pressure?

Answer: Your 2001 Toyota Camry recommended tire pressure iS32 psi. Tire pressure decreases during the cold weather, even when it's properly inflated. This is because, in cold, the matter compresses whereas in the heat...
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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety