2000 Toyota Camry from North America - Comments

In July 2008, our 2000 Toyota Camry LE caught fire and was destroyed on the highway about 15 miles from the origin of a return trip home of a few hundred miles. Spouse described bump sensation and white smoke from beneath the hood, at which time spouse stopped the Camry on the highway shoulder. Smoke suddenly became black, and spouse hurried out of car. Spouse observed flames below engine compartment. Spouse was unable to retrieve any possessions from the Camry before the Camry caught fire entirely, windows blew out, and the vehicle was destroyed. Toyota Camry had been serviced about a week before the trip. Comprehensive insurance covered the vehicle loss but not most of the contents.

I have a 2000 Camry LE and the check engine light has came on several times and each time I had to replace the gas cap. This time the check engine light is on and I was told I need to replace the EGR valve and Charcoal Cannister that will cost $1100. Is this a defect in all 2000 Camry's? I have never had to do any major repairs, but the engine light is always coming on..

I have a problem with my push button start. I literally have to press the start button with the remote for the engine to start.

Also if the remote gets lost, how can I start the engine other wise?

Can anyone advise me on these issues?

I love my 2000 Camry LE; got it from a Hertz rental next to the Toyota dealer that originally sold the car.

The only problem is the dang engine light keeps coming on.

Duh, it's the gas cap...

Need to go to the computer fix it off.. twice now, no charge by people I know...

Uh does this happen to be a Toyota faulty problem?? Or the rotten gas that we are putting into our cars lately.. causing the seal to get jacked up??? Because the system is pressurized..

Just asking why Toyota wants almost $27.00 for a new cap..

Auto zone $8.99..

What would you buy??... just to be on the safer side here??

In regards to the different gas caps, get the genuine Toyota one. It's more expensive, but, unlike the off-market caps, it will seal properly and should solve the check engine light problem. If the light still comes on after you replace the cap, go a dealer or a mechanic experienced with Japanese cars for a diagnostic.

I have seen two Toyota Camrys and one Honda CRV burn on the side of the road due to cruise control, or that is what the driver said caused it.

No matter what you drive; if it quits for any reason, be sure and get out with your valuables, do not leave the drivers seat until you get the things you need. I stopped and helped three girls a long way from home who had no money, no shoes and no ID after their car burned.

If we had a $15 fire extinguisher from Wal-mart and acted quickly enough, we could have saved the cars.