2002 Toyota Camry Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 28 -32 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
157 -192
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Caelum H
Toyota Camry: a middle-class luxury vehicle.
My car is 16 years old with over 200, 000 miles on it. Recently, I had to spend about $4, 200 on work; a new power steering rack, new back brakes, and various other small pieces of work. Since I got this work done, my car has run beautifully. I haven't had any problems; it runs like new.
accountCircle Elizabeth A
Choose Toyota if you're looking for a car that is well-built and made to last.
My Toyota Camry is a hand me down from my son. It is both reliable and sturdy. My daughter had a Toyota Camry for 14 years that's she bought used. So when he gave me his car I was very happy. This car just always works. I do take good care of it as far as regular maintenance like oil changes good gasoline air filters etc. I've had it a couple of years now and have not had to do anything to it so far and It is an old car. In my experience Toyota is the best And lasting car. It still runs well and I plan on having it for a long time. It is also roomy and comfortable. Three average size people fit comfortably in the back and the trunk is very roomy.
accountCircle Tanya J
Toyota Camry: good for everyday life.
There are no problems. It is perfect for a starter car. It is good for errands, and for college students.
accountCircle Cat N
This car is the best combination of reliability, comfort, and space.
Most reliable car on the planet. Does not ask for much and always keeps running. Funny that a lot of people are more attracted to flash and don't appreciate the humble and hard worker that this car is.
accountCircle Rocco
Comfortable
No problems at all had the car for 15 yrs gave a 2003 Camry se
accountCircle Cassandra T
2002 Toyota Camry; Wonderful car
The car is very reliable, it is 2002 and has about 200,000 miles on it yet it still runs very well. I have had practically no problems except with the starter and it was very easy and cheap to fix. For how old it is the gas mileage is very good and I drive this car every single day. I wish I could keep this car forever.
accountCircle Deanna N
Camry excellence at its best
I love my Camry, it's good in the snow. I have never had issues with it until it started missing out about a month ago, took it to the dealer, it wasn't a big problem, they got it fixed and it's running great again. It's comfortable and a smooth drive ever time.
accountCircle Dana G
Ease of driving comfort, seating, use and reach of accessories & safety features.
Dash easy to see, and light control of dash also. Comfort and ease of control of electronics for things like heating, ac, radio, adjusting mirrors, warning bell when door is open easy to hear, etc.Enjoy both CD and audio tape features,. Compass in rear view mirror and mirror auto light dimmer. All door locks from driver side and window & door lock controls from driver side as well. Airbags vital, I believe there are 5 or 6 I am not sure. Good color choices exterior, and indoor lighting excellent on fold down sun visors also are helpful.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Clayton S
Poor generation Camry - not good quality.
4 cylinder engine has many issues, cylinder head bolts came loose and the threads were damaged shortly after 100, 000 miles. Alternator makes noise. Starter went out after 100k miles. Tail spins in snow / icy conditions. Poor traction. 4 cylinder is very good on gas mileage. Fuel tank hold 15 gallons and usually lasts for 2 weeks or more! Engine timing cover leaks oil at 90k miles, had to reseal. Water pump went out at 75k. Transmission case half leaked fluid, had to have transmission resealed at 150k miles.
accountCircle Clay M
Our car is a gas saver we save money on gas.
Does not run well. Lack of miles per gallon. Steering is very touchy. Too compact. No leg room. Dark windows.
accountCircle Jessica C
Reliable, good gas mileage.
The car is old but it still runs and is very reliable. There are a few embarrassing issues, for example, the front passenger door handle fell off so we have to roll down the window to open the door.
accountCircle Tom Bush
Unreliable and costly
This vehicle has been non stop problems for me, oxygen sensors, knock sensors, ecu the list goes on. It has been anything but reliable...
accountCircle Matthew N
Super clean maroon 2002 Toyota Camry.
My 2002 Toyota Camry has 183000 miles on it. These are mostly interstate miles. I don't care much for my car because it is to small for my family. I have enjoyed driving it and I am sure it will last another 100, 000 miles.
accountCircle Cynthia T
Very reliable, can go in and out of town with no problem.
It is older but it does not have any updated features like the radio, engine, back up cameras, no Bluetooth connection the only good thing about this car is I am able to get to and from with no problem. It does require more maintenance than most newer cars.
accountCircle Joseph W
Engine. Check noise
Run good Some issue on it
accountCircle Haley W
It goes through oil like crazy.
Being an older car, it has problems, as will any old car. Overall it is a great car, drives smoothly, has plenty of room. Decent looking. However, it goes through a ton of oil.

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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LE
192 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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XLE
157 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
192 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Toyota Camry Owner Reviews

4.26
358 Reviews
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5 stars 48%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Linda S on May 23, 2021
There is a lot of room when you put the back seats down with the hatchback.
Everything - I like everything. I do not dislike anything. That is the best car, ever. I want to drive it forever.
accountCircle Alicia H on May 23, 2021
Love the car, 17 years old and still runs fine
We have had our car for a couple of years now. We bought it lightly used and it is in great condition. We've had to replace some things but the car does have 180,000 miles on it so it's paid its dues. Overall one of the most dependable cars we have owned.
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Ranks #1 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Toyota Camry has an average owner rating of 4.26 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Toyota Camry has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #4 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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2002 Honda Accord
30 MPG
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32 MPG

Is The 2002 Toyota Camry A Good Car?

Yes it is a good vehicle, it is very reliable barely ever gives me any problems gets good gas mileage
Anna S.
Yes it is! It's amazing on gas! I have had it for 8 years and it still gets me where I need to go. I love it
Destinee M.
Yes, it is very reliable and I have had it for 10 years. There are over 250k miles on it and I have only had to do a few repairs on it.
NaTasha G.
Yes. It is a very good and reliable vehicle. It runs well and is a great family car. In my opinion, it is pretty low maintenance, but lasts forever!
Megan A.
I have had this car since 2006, had very little trouble motor wise. Made sure oil changes and tires on time it has been a very reliable car
Chase T.
Yes, it is very safe and reliable. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to purchase a new car
Lara B.
Yes! The Camry had good mileage and was reliable. The parts were easy to replace and check off when repairs were happened.
Sheryl J.
Yes, it is durable and I have had very few problems. I have had it a long time and have only had to replace the battery and starter.
Deborah M.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Toyota Camry?

No it doesn't give any problems great gas mileage it is a good vehicle I would recommend it to anyone
Kelly W.
Yes the Toyota Camry is reliable, very reliable... I did have to change my spark plugs a while back and my brakes but other than that it's wonderful
Grace N.
Very, if you keep up with the regular maintenance I would argue it is one of the most reliable cars out there.
Michael P.
It is a very reliable car. I have had this vehicle for years, and it is still running strong. As far as problems, there are very few. If you keep it serviced regularly and get routine tune-ups, the... Read More
Eileen S.
At one point I had to get a new alternator and battery another time a water pump and last a starter for a 17 year old car I don't think that's too bad
Melissa D.
Yes it is very reliable and would be perfect for anyone with a family. I have only encountered issues with tires needing to be changed often but otherwise no problems.
Leticia N.
The 2002 Toyota Camry XLE is a very reliable car and the problems were very minimal. I didn't have any big problems at all with the car.
Brittany R.
Yes it is very reliable. I only had to replace the starter and battery in the 17 years I have owned it.
Holly B.

Is The 2002 Toyota Camry A Good Value?

I'm not sure of the exact price of the Toyota Camry because I bought it off of somebody for $4,000 but I think it was well worth the money
Sabrina W.
I bought it for 7k at the time, it was already a few years old. Since I've gotten over 10 years out of it I would say it's a good value.
Sarah F.
Camry's can coat between the low $20,000 to the mid $30,000 range, based on the add-ons and upgrades you have in your specific vehicle. However, it is priced at a very good price point, and is a very... Read More
Krystal S.
It was 4 years old when I bought it, it was like new it had been very well taken care of it had only 34,000 miles on it and I got it for 14,500
Kiki G.
I own it. Today it would only be with about 2,000, but that’s only because the age and mileage. I purchased it for about 22,000
Melissa R.
I bought it used from a private seller. It was not worth what I paid for it because it had a lot of miles and I have had issues with it since I bought it.
Jorden D.
The cost of buying it used is a pretty reasonable price. Considering the amount of mileage it has, it’s still running.
Colleen C.
At the time I bought the Camry, I believe the price was near 17,000 dollars. Even now, I think the car is a good value vehicle for the price.
Danielle D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 toyota camry exhaust size?

Answer: On the 2.4L variant of the 2002 Toyota Camry, the exhaust varies in size depending on the location. The muffler inlet diameter is 2-1/4 inches, while the outlet diameter is 2 inches. This is pretty standard for...

What's the 2002 Toyota Camry steering wheel size?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota Camry's steering wheel measures 14.5-15.5 inches in diameter and 3 5/8-3 7/8 inches in width. When replacing an OEM wheel with an aftermarket assembly, several steps ensure a safe and successful...

Does 2002 toyota camry have anti lock brakes?

Answer: Certain models of the 2002 Toyota Camry are equipped with anti-locking brakes. Previous years of manufacture did not include this feature on the SE and LE V6 sedans and the 4Cylinder XLE. Beginning in 2002, ABS...

Is there a radio wiring diagram for the 2002 Toyota Camry XLE?

Answer: As the owner of a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE, You may be experiencing some issues with the wiring in Your vehicle. Wiring to various connections should be checked regularly for wear and tear, damage, or breakage....

Where is the fuel filter located in a 2002 Toyota Camry V6?

Answer: The 2002 Toyota Camry v6 fuel filter will be located inside the fuel tank and You can gain access to the filter by removing the back seat cushion where You will be able to get to the fuel tank. The fuel tank is...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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