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2001 Toyota Camry consumer reviews

$17,675–$18,475 MSRP range
side view of 2001 Camry Toyota
(70 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.7
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It's lasted forever!

I've had this car for many years, and it has been a really great car for us! It has been incredibly reliable and we've barely had to put any money into it. It has 220,000 miles on it now, and unfortunately it will probably not pass inspection again because of the rust on it. If it weren't for that though, I think we could keep driving it indefinitely! We plan to replace it with another Toyota because we are so impressed by how long this car has lasted and how reliable it has been!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car to own

its great comfort and gas mileage is great on the highway. there is no problem with the car. the only thing to fix with toyota car is just brakes, oil, and maintain the engine very well and you don't have any problems. the toyota are well built cars and you can have one for years as long as you keep it well maintained.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is very reliable.

This is a great car. It has always started, runs smooth, has gotten good reports. It's a real honey.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my 2001 Camry!

I bought this car new, when it had only 9 miles on it. I've owned it now for 16 years and it's still running strong. I'm an avid Toyota owner, having owned them since 1976. This is my 3rd Toyota and I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed. All have been great cars to own, extremely reliable. I don't plan to ever buy another one if I don't have to. The plan is to keep this one the rest of my life. As long as you stay on top of your maintenance, you don't have to worry about driving a Toyota, even old ones. I've never had any problems with any of my Toyotas. Just normal wear and tear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!! Want another one.

I had a 2001 Camry V6 that was a wonderful, comfortable and dependable machine like every other Toyota I've owned. The bigger engine really made a difference and improved the overall performance of the car. Unfortunately, I wrecked it so I want to replace it with another Toyota vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Basic High Quality

The 2001 Camry just oozes reliability. Some of then listed on the internet have more than 200,000 miles. It's fun to drive, gets good gas mileage, is comfortable, and performs flawlessly. The V6 engine has plenty of quiet power and can handle any condition needing power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Florida Camry Owner

I purchase this car brand new in November 2000. It is a 2001 Toyota Camry LE. It is now 2015 and I still own the car and it has close to 195,000 miles. The car has mostly only required routine maintenance. It is on its 3rd battery, third set of tires, and as of today I have changed the water pump and timing belt twice. The only other problems I have experienced with the car were oil pan and oil gasket leaks after having owned it for approximately 11 years, and the center brake light in the center of the spoiler going out and not being able to find a replacement due to it being an after market product. I did have problems with the pollution control and emission systems and had to eventually replace the entire system up to an including the catalytic converter. Overall eventually replacing the exhaust and emission systems over a period of approximately 3 to 4 beginning after my 11th year of ownership were my major expenses with the car. The radio in the car still works although it could use an upgrade. I really like this car. In fact I have owned somewhere in the neighborhood of at least a dozen cars over the years and this one has by far exceeded them all in durability and longevity. Although I now have a second car. I plan to keep this car until it becomes a classic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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My Camry for 11 yearsI

I brought this Camry in 2004 with 30,000 miles on it. I have been driving the car for the last 11 years and no problem. Recently I was involved in the accident as a result the front bumper was destroyed. I got the new bumper and painted. The car runs great, except for small dents, it is a great value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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My first car

I recently got my drivers license and the car I got was the 2001 Toyota Camry LE. In fact it was my mothers car, and then she gave it to me. We got it back in 2001 when I was about 3 years old, so this car has been running exceptionally for a very long time. I got it with about 143,500 miles on it and has had only one major repair on it (the sunroof). Other than that, it is a very reliable car, comfortable, has plenty of trunk space, looks, feels clean, it is also great car when on a budget. The mileage is great, in fact it gets about 30 mpg which beats most other similar sized cars. Some of the features that I have with the LE model include leather seats, leather interior, power windows/lock, AC,heat, drivers seat is electronically adjustable, the sound system is also upgraded. There are others, but I do not know them by memory, as we have had this car a long time. This car has seen all types of weather. It has been up north in the cold and it has also seen the beach multiple times. I live on the east coast in the mid atlantic region, so temperatures are mild year round. One issue that I did find is that as the car ages, the paint wears off. I am sure that it is true with all cars, but the Camry seems to wear on the hood. So, be aware of that, it is a easy fix if caught early on in the wearing process. Also, the car does not have heated or cooled seats, so in extreme heat and cold, it can be quite uncomfortable at first. All in all, this has been a workhorse. It has seen a lot of the country and has kept us safe for almost 14 years, and I am glad to have it as my own. I would definitely recommend this to anybody who is looking for an affordable sedan that looks sleek, has comfort, and has great mileage. I would however, recommend any of the early 2000 Camry's as I like the body shape and look of them. The newer Camry's don't look as good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2001 Toyota Camry LE

My Camry, while not exciting in the least, is incredibly reliable. It's built like a tank - I bought mine at 142,000 miles and have since put on about 8,000 mostly highway miles. On the highway, where I spend most of my time, the car is relatively quiet, very comfortable, and gets decent gas mileage (the worst highway mpg I recorded was 28, the highest 35, but it usually averages between 29 and 30). Around town, the four-cylinder has plenty of pep from a stoplight, but the city gas mileage is quite disappointing. The ride is very isolated and the steering is light, but it is easy to place the four corners of the cars in parking lots and on highways. The Camry is basic transportation at its best - affordable, safe, and reliable for anyone of all ages. As a college student, I might want for something with more emotional appeal, but it satisfies every rationale for purchasing a vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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