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2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake system failure

    9complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Brakes locked up or failed to function properly, leading to loss of control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical System Failure

    6complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing the car to lose power to steering, lights, and other systems.

  3. 3

    Airbag malfunction or non-deployment

    5complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags failed to deploy during collisions, posing a risk to passenger safety.

  4. 4

    Vehicle Speed Control Issues

    5complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle accelerates independently, causing crashes and damages.

  5. 5

    Steering column issues

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering column rattle and loose parts caused steering instability and required replacement.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Unintended Acceleration

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The car accelerates unexpectedly without the driver pressing the gas pedal.

  7. 7

    Engine Oil Consumption

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, leading to a nearly empty engine.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Seat Belt Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The seat belts in the back seat stop working, posing a safety risk for passengers.

  9. 9

    Service Brakes Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The service brakes freeze, causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable and fail to stop properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Sunroof Explosion

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof suddenly explodes while driving, causing potential injury and damage.

  11. 11

    Suspension Clunking Sound

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    A loud clunking sound occurs when driving over bumps or speed bumps.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid2016 Toyota Camry HybridAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.