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2017 Toyota Camry problems
Owners filed 148 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Camry with NHTSA between Dec 2016 and Jun 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (24).
Complaints
148
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
28
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
29
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags24
- Electrical system23
- Service brakes21
- Vehicle speed control19
- Steering14
- Engine11
- Structure10
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Tires6
- Power train6
- Electronic stability control (esc)6
- Suspension5
- Seat belts4
- Seats3
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
24 reports16 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 25 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to stop, the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard and the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a second vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in an unknown manufacturer recall related to the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
Electrical system
23 reports2 fires
“Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry, which was purchased via Facebook Marketplace. Shortly after purchase, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, leading the contact to replace the catalytic converter. Upon using a diagnostic code reader, the contact discovered that the estimated value of the vehicle was significantly less than the actual cost that was paid for the vehicle. The contact purchased the Carfax report which revealed that the actual mileage on the vehicle was 297,000; not the 107,000 shown on the instrument panel. The contact subsequently discovered that a fake Carfax report was provided at the time of the purchase, which showed that the vehicle was also involved in several crashes and had several prior owners. The contact reported the incident to the DeKalb County Police Department. The purchase was a private sale, and the contact was unable to reach the seller after several attempts.”
Service brakes
21 reports6 crashes
“I am deeply concerned and appalled about the safety issue with the 2017 Toyota Camry, which rolled back while it was parked in the driveway of my parents’ house, and resulted in my mother’s foot being crushed. She is currently hospitalized and has been dealing with complications and damages related to this injury. At the time of incident, my father called 911 and paramedics arrived to the scene, and took my mom to the emergency room. I do not have a police report. This dangerous malfunction, which caused the vehicle to move despite being in a parked position, poses serious risks to driver and passenger safety. It is unacceptable that a vehicle of this nature could fail to securely hold its position, leading to injury. We are seeking a thorough investigation into this issue to prevent further harm to others. The vehicle is available for inspection upon your request.”
Vehicle speed control
19 reports7 crashes
“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. There were damages to the building. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal several times; however, the vehicle failed to respond or stop as needed. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A Police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, forehead, and neck. The contact was taken by ambulance to the hospital to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed; however, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.”
Steering
14 reports3 crashes1 fire
“take to dealer about my steering reslove the battery issues few days after the electric power steering wearing light came back on for a fact the it have a defective issues and i will like to have a recall on my steering check out thank you.”
Engine
11 reports1 crash2 fires
“we have had multiple issues with this car since 70,000 miles. engine burning oil, no fix besides replacing it or keep adding oil. now check engine and check stability control system light are on. took to o'reilley to run codes and it threw all kinds of transmission codes.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.