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2017 Toyota Camry problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2017 Toyota Camry sits mid-pack among Camry years: 206 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 375, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 44 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (31), electrical system (29), and airbags (24), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

206

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

40

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

44

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Camry years?

Camry NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted3,669 complaints1983: 6 complaints1984: 10 complaints1985: 19 complaints1986: 35 complaints1987: 70 complaints1988: 88 complaints1989: 138 complaints1990: 160 complaints1991: 186 complaints1992: 646 complaints1993: 334 complaints1994: 364 complaints1995: 373 complaints1996: 567 complaints1997: 685 complaints1998: 751 complaints1999: 661 complaints2000: 577 complaints2001: 356 complaints2002: 1,183 complaints2003: 946 complaints2004: 798 complaints2005: 905 complaints2006: 393 complaints2007: 3,669 complaints2008: 1,139 complaints2009: 1,611 complaints2010: 764 complaints2011: 779 complaints2012: 807 complaints2013: 377 complaints2014: 637 complaints2015: 362 complaints2016: 249 complaints2017: 206 complaints2018: 1,082 complaints2019: 551 complaints2020: 374 complaints2021: 192 complaints2022: 87 complaints2023: 85 complaints2024: 70 complaints2025: 198 complaints
Camry NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Toyota Camry problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other3115%
Electrical System2914%
Airbags2412%
Brakes2110%
Speed Control199%
Steering147%
Engine126%
Body & Structure105%
Fuel System84%
Tires & Wheels73%
Transmission63%
Suspension52%
Visibility & Wipers42%
Seat Belts42%
Seats31%
Latches & Locks31%
Driver Assistance31%
Lighting21%
Child Seat10%

Does the 2017 Toyota Camry have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V503000OtherJune 28, 2019 · 1,325 units

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

17V295000Tires & WheelsMay 2, 2017 · 409 units

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

16V906000AirbagsDecember 16, 2016 · 12 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

Consequence

If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On 4-15-22 wife started the car and put car into drive.There was a grinding noise and the car went into reverse down my street crashed through some cement barriers and a fence and ended up within 3 inches of a neighbors house. This car's transmission seems to have had problems in this area. Wife…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 15, 2022 · crash

“I WAS IN A PARKING SPACE,WAITING FOR MY WIFE. ENGINE AND,AIR CONDITIONER WERE RUNNING. WHEN MY ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND,SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I CALLED TOYOTA FOR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY CALLED THE NEXT MORNING TO INFORM ME THAT MY STARTER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 29, 2018 · fire

“I WAS TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 20MPH AND WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAMRY, STRUCK THE BACK OF A NON TRAILERED SEMI TRUCK AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING ME TO GET SLAMMED INTO THE SEAT BELT WHICH RESULTED IN BACK, NECK, SHOULDER AND KNEE INJURIES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 16, 2020 · crash

“WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY DRIVING TO THE CAR WASH, COMING OUT FROM THE DRIVE THROUGH I PUT THE CAR ON DRIVE HEADING TO THE VACUUM, MY CAR TAKE OFF I HIT THE BREAK I COULDN'T STOP IT. I HIT A CAR COMING OUT THE PARKING LOT, IN THE MIST OF ME PULLING TO THE VACUUM, HIT ANOTHER CAR THERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 16, 2019 · crash

“I WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT ON A CITY STREET AND WHEN I HIT THE BREAK THE CAR ACCELLERATED AND I HIT THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 29, 2018 · crash

2017 Toyota Camry — common questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 206 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Camry year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2017 Camry problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (31 complaints), electrical system (29 complaints), airbags (24 complaints).

Does the 2017 Toyota Camry have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Camry years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry years to avoid are 2007, 2009, 2002, 2008, 2018, 2003, 2005, 2012, 2004, 2011, 2010, 1998, 1997, 1999, 1992, 2014, 2000, 1996, 1995. The cleanest record among Camry years belongs to 1983.

How safe is the 2017 Toyota Camry?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Toyota Camry earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.