2017 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
2017 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:37.852Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
148
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

16% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 782 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2010: 604 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 148 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1992 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1998 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 782 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2004 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2010: 604 complaints 2010 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 148 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 782 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2009 2010: 604 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 148 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2019 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2021 2022: 62 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

2017: 148 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003782
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,294
2010604
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018754
2019399
2020275
2021157
202262
202364
202452
2025146

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

16% · 24 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was hit by another car on the drivers side front door. The side airbags and the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. This resulted in a C2 nondisplaced neck fracture plus other pain likely from sub clinical rib fractures.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-11

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control active, another vehicle pulled directly in front of the contact's vehicle and impacted the front end. The contact applied force to the brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-21

Electrical system

16% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIREINJURY

Service brakes

14% · 21 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-28

In the process of backing the car out of the garage, with the car in reverse, application of the brakes had no affect on slowing the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-05

Also filed under Engine

Vehicle speed control

13% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into an embankment of a church’s building on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-02

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-26

Also filed under Steering and electronic stability control (esc)

Steering

9% · 14 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-02-08Air bags16V906000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016.

    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.

  2. R
    2017-06-15Tires17V295000 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.

    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.

  3. R
    2019-08-23Equipment19V503000 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.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V906000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V295000 · Tires
  • Recall 19V503000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Toyota Camry is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.