2017 Toyota Camry: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 203 complaints
203
Total Complaints
31,608mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
40
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
6,167
25th Percentile
31,608
Median Mileage
50,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
31
Air Bags
24
Electrical System
21
Service Brakes
21
Vehicle Speed Control
18
Steering
14
Engine
10
Body
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
7
Power Train
5
Severity Assessment
40
Crashes
7
Fires
44
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"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 CONTRO..."
"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 LIGH..."
"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 LIGH..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Unknown Or Other
31 complaints
25th: 7,150 mi
Median: 23,084 mi
75th: 32,250 mi
Air Bags
24 complaints
25th: 20,295 mi
Median: 49,500 mi
75th: 68,750 mi
Electrical System
21 complaints
25th: 19,050 mi
Median: 32,000 mi
75th: 37,750 mi
Service Brakes
21 complaints
25th: 18,936 mi
Median: 32,750 mi
75th: 43,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
25th: 5,000 mi
Median: 25,094 mi
75th: 33,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 37
FL: 24
GA: 14
VA: 12
TX: 11
NY: 10
NJ: 8
NC: 8
SC: 8
LA: 6
Who Files Complaints?
2.5%
Original Owners
97.5%
Second+ Owners
Toyota Camry — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 160 | 5 |
| 1991 | 186 | 11 |
| 1992 | 646 | 38 |
| 1993 | 334 | 58 |
| 1994 | 364 | 78 |
| 1995 | 373 | 59 |
| 1996 | 567 | 69 |
| 1997 | 685 | 92 |
| 1998 | 751 | 87 |
| 1999 | 660 | 133 |
| 2000 | 577 | 152 |
| 2001 | 356 | 87 |
| 2002 | 1183 | 324 |
| 2003 | 945 | 299 |
| 2004 | 797 | 263 |
| 2005 | 901 | 292 |
| 2006 | 392 | 137 |
| 2007 | 3666 | 386 |
| 2008 | 1134 | 121 |
| 2009 | 1609 | 204 |
| 2010 | 762 | 137 |
| 2011 | 777 | 154 |
| 2012 | 806 | 127 |
| 2013 | 375 | 64 |
| 2014 | 632 | 93 |
| 2015 | 358 | 47 |
| 2016 | 242 | 61 |
| 2018 | 1039 | 80 |
| 2019 | 521 | 37 |
| 2020 | 362 | 20 |
| 2021 | 184 | 31 |
| 2022 | 73 | 18 |
| 2023 | 76 | 15 |
| 2024 | 62 | 7 |
| 2025 | 157 | 19 |
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Labels
Campaign 19V503000 | 28/06/2019
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Knee Bolster
Campaign 16V906000 | 16/12/2016
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.
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
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Campaign 17V295000 | 02/05/2017
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28