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2017 Toyota CAMRY

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2017 Toyota CAMRY has 206 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 373. The most common issue is other problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: cpsc:the hood of the toyota camry le year 2017 model is raised too high in relation to the dash. it should not be sold to people whose height is 5 feet 3 inches or less. *bf the consumer stated that driving the vehicle with limited view of the car sides over the hood causes anxiety about being . There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 37 crash reports 39 injuries

206

Total Complaints

3

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

32 complaints
16%
  • CPSC:THE HOOD OF THE TOYOTA CAMRY LE YEAR 2017 MODEL IS RAISED TOO HIGH IN RELATION TO THE DASH. IT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD TO PEOPLE WHOSE HEIGHT IS 5 FEET 3 INCHES OR LESS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH LIMITED VIEW OF THE CAR SIDES OVER THE HOOD CAUSES ANXIETY ABOUT BEING
  • UNKNOWN PART OR PARTS OF CAR.HESITATION ON ACCELERATION,FEELS AS THOUGH ENGINE DYING.HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON STREETS,HIGHWAYS,TURNING,GOING STRAIGHT.DANGEROUS AT TIMES DUE TO TRAFFIC.STARTED WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE.REPORTED TO THE DEALER AT THE 10,000 MILE SERVICE.SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHI
  • THE BODY OF THE SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS IS BLOCKING A SIGNIFICANT AREA OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. THE MIRRORS OF AVERAGE SIZE ARE PART OF A BODY THAT IS EXCESSIVELY LARGE, ADDING SEVERAL INCHES AROUND THE AREA OF THE MIRROR. THE WHOLE BODY IS INSTALLED ON A LONG ARM, AND BLOCK
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

CPSC:THE HOOD OF THE TOYOTA CAMRY LE YEAR 2017 MODEL IS RAISED TOO HIGH IN RELATION TO THE DASH. IT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD TO PEOPLE WHOSE HEIGHT IS 5 FEET 3 INCHES OR LESS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH LIMITED VIEW OF THE CAR SIDES OVER THE HOOD CAUSES ANXIETY ABOUT BEING

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Toyota CAMRY

Based on 123 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 32K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
57
30-60K
46
60-100K
11
100-150K
4
150-200K
2
200K+
3

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 15 reports
0-30K
11
30-60K
3
60-100K
1
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 14 reports
0-30K
9
30-60K
3
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 7 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
0
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

AIR BAGS

Later than typicalmedian 50K mi · 16 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
6
60-100K
3
100-150K
2
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BRAKES

Later than typicalmedian 33K mi · 16 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
10
60-100K
0
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

Later than typicalmedian 34K mi · 12 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
6
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
2

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS28/06/2019

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."

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

Fix: 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.

Above-average theft risk

#9 most stolen in 2025

The Toyota CAMRY was the #9 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 10,200 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: High resale value + parts demand

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Toyota CAMRY

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,847
Per month
$154
Per mile
15.4¢
MPG
26
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,286/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Toyota CAMRY

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,703
Full coverage / month
$142
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
+2%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.06x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$1703

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota CAMRY Service Intervals

Oil change
10K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
5K mi
Brake fluid
30 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
120K mi
Cabin air filter
30K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 150K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2017 CAMRY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 206 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: CPSC:THE HOOD OF THE TOYOTA CAMRY LE YEAR 2017 MODEL IS RAISED TOO HIGH IN RELATION TO THE DASH. IT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD TO PEOPLE WHOSE HEIGHT IS 5 FEET 3 INCHES OR LESS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH LIMITED VIEW OF THE CAR SIDES OVER THE HOOD CAUSES ANXIETY ABOUT BEING

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • AIR BAGS: AIRBAGS FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT . AT A INTERSECTION IN SAN DIEGO,CA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: 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 A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • BRAKES: WHEN I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME ON MY 2017 CAMRY XLE 2 NIGHTS AGO (CLEAR NIGHT, DRY ROAD, GOOD DRIVING CONDITIONS) I HIT THE BRAKES AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH A NOISE, WITHOUT BRAKING. LUCKILY, I WAS ALREADY DRIVING SL

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
206
Recalls
3
Fire reports
6
Crash reports
37
Injury reports
39
Segment avg
373

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