2017 Toyota CAMRY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
148 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
30,797 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 92 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 148 complaints (20.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 35 | 23.6% |
| Steering behavior | 16 | 10.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 10.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 6.1% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
Unknown Or Other: 31; Air Bags: 24; Electrical System: 21; Service Brakes: 21; Vehicle Speed Control: 18; Steering: 14; Engine: 11; Structure:Body: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 41 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 26 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 41; 25,000 to 49,999: 26; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (41). 56 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2016: 1; 2017: 16; 2018: 28; 2019: 19; 2020: 20; 2021: 16; 2022: 11; 2023: 9; 2024: 13; 2025: 10; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10947702 · 2017-01-26 (January 26, 2017)
ON JANUARY 25, 2017 AT APPROX. 7:37 PM I STARTED UP THE VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT IN MOTION. BEFORE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION I NOTICED THE SKID AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS WERE BOTH ON. I THEN CHECKED THE PARKING BRAKE AND IT WAS IN THE RELEASE POSITION (UP). I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO MOTION AND BOTH LIGHTS REMAINED ON. AT APPROX. 7:45 PM I WAS DRIVING CAUTIOUSLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 60 MPH. AT ABOUT 7:47 PM ALL OF THE SUDDEN I FELT THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFEN, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE FROM 60 MPH TO SPEEDS OF APPR…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,094 miles reported. Look up ODI 10947702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10955438 · 2017-02-18 (February 18, 2017)
AT 4500 MILES THE NORMAL INDICATORS OF "NEED MAINTENANCE SOON" APPEARED ON THE ALERT SCREEN. SOON THEREAFTER I HAD A "CHECK BRAKING SYSTEM" LIGHT COME ON WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE MODE CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE SIGN TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH I LET GO OF THE FOOT BRAKE. DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ERRONEOUS ALARM. I WAS ALSO ASKED IF I SPENT TIME DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ON THE ACCELERATOR SIMULTANEOUSLY (WHICH OF COURSE I DID NOT). THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER DRIVING 20 MILES AND IN PARK, THE ALERT SYSTE…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10955438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10934173 · 2016-12-09 (December 9, 2016)
I JUST BOUGHT TOYOTA CAMRY XLE V6 2017. THIS CAR HAS VERY SENSITIVE STEERING AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY. THERE IS A 1-2 DEGREES OF VERY LOOSE, FLUID, NO-RESISTANT MOVEMENT SPACE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LACK OF ANY RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING MAKES THE DRIVER NOT HAVING CONTROL OVER THE CAR. I HAVE TO KEEP CORRECTING THE STEERING FOR THE CAR TO STAY IN LANE. ACTUALLY, A SLIGHTEST PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL WILL MAKE THE CAR TO JUMP IN THAT DIRECTION. THIS MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNSAFE ON THE HIGHWAY, IT ALSO REQUIRES A LO…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10934173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11090826 · 2018-04-28 (April 28, 2018)
THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT HIGH SPEED ALSO DOES THIS AT LOW SPEED, NEW TIRES BRAKES ALIGNMENT.. THE CAR HAS THROWS ME OUT OF THE LANE CONSISTANTLY AND HAS ALSO THROWN MY FAMILY AND I TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC UNSAFE TO DRIVE EVEN TO TOYOTA DONT NOW WHAT A WRONG, ALL NEW TIRES RIMS ARE GOOD BRAKES I'M THINKING SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL STEERING
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11090826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11114681 · 2018-07-30 (July 30, 2018)
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 WAS FRIED AND WIRING WAS DAMAGED, 2017 CAMRY SE WITH ONLY 17,265 MILES. I NOW HAVE RENTAL CAR. UNDER 2 YEAR TOYOTA CARE. NO CHARGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,265 miles reported. Look up ODI 11114681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11021611 · 2017-09-05 (September 5, 2017)
I BEEN EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY MAYBE ABOUT 3 TO 5 HOURS INTO DRIVING. THE CAR JERKS AND PICKS UP SPEED A FEW MILES PER HOUR. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO. I HAVE MANY ATTEMPTS WITH THE DEALER TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT BUT THE PROBLEM HASN'T BEEN DUPLICATED. THE CAR ALSO HAS A SLUGGISH TAKE OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND YOU CAN HEAR THE TRANSMISSION DRAGGING AT TIMES. I ALSO HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND MORE PHOTOS. THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD ALSO GIVES INCORRECT SPEED RATINGS.
Owner-reported narrative. 59 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11170931 · 2019-01-19 (January 19, 2019)
TAKATA RECALL WELL RECENTLY EVERYTIME I GO IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A DRIVEWAY OR ANYTHING AND I PRESS THE BRAKE, I HEAR 2 POPPING OR CLICKING NOISES. I DOUBT IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR TRANSMISSION. POSSIBLY THE SUSPENSION. NO POPPING NOISES OCCUR IF I'M IN DRIVE AND I BRAKE. IT'LL DO IT WHETHER I'M GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN REVERSE AND BRAKE, OR IF I'M TURNING IN REVERSE AND BRAKE.
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11170931 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11153480 · 2018-11-24 (November 24, 2018)
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY, WARNING BELL SOUNDS AND THREE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND CONSTANTLY: BRAKE, ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CENTER ERROR MESSAGE PANEL OF THE DASHBOARD CYCLES THROUGH THE THREE MESSAGES, AS SHOWN IN THE ACCOMPANYING PHOTOS. WHILE THESE MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED, EVERY FEW MILES THERE IS AN APPARENT LOSS OF POWER, SLOWING THE VEHICLE. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR FURTHER DOES NOT RESTORE POWER. FULLY RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THEN P…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11153480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11299335 · 2020-01-14 (January 14, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFF WYLER TOYOTA OF 808 E LEWIS AND CLARK PKWY, CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129: [phone removed] BUT, WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *DT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11299335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10971589 · 2017-04-10 (April 10, 2017)
RODENTS ATE FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS AND INTAKE AIR VALVE
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10971589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434847 · 2021-09-29 (September 29, 2021)
Gm, we brought the car in April 2021. In addition to the purchase we have had issues first the car wouldn't start we brought a new one battery. Then we purchase new tires because the ones on the car at purchase was worn in which this car was certified car. Then this morning the car again wouldn't start the gas pedal sticking to floor and seems like fuel pump is acting up or some other issues . I contacted the dealership to have a complete diagnostic at no charge to have repairs fixed at no charge . Or I want a new car. Somethings going on need …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434847 at NHTSA ↗