2017 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 49 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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.
- 1
Airbag Malfunction
11complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags do not deploy during a collision as they should.
- 2
Electrical system failures including dashboard malfunctions
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalDashboard displays jerking motion and other electrical system malfunctions.
- 3
Brake system malfunction leading to loss of control
6complaintsSafety riskOtherBrakes fail to function properly causing loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V503000
- 4
Unintended Acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car accelerates unexpectedly without the driver pressing the gas pedal.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 5
Engine performance issues including hesitation and misfire
4complaintsMedium severityOtherEngine hesitates and misfires during acceleration and idling.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V503000
- 6
Steering Wheel Vibration
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates while driving, especially in the rain, and may cause loss of control.
- 7
Suspension Noise and Damage
3complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension produces popping noises and shows signs of damage when driving over bumps or turns.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Door latching and actuator failures
2complaintsLow severityOtherDoors fail to latch securely and actuator malfunctions cause doors to unlock unexpectedly.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V503000
- 9
Engine Oil Consumption
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, leading to low oil levels.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Odometer Fraud
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe odometer is tampered with, leading to misrepresentation of the vehicle's true mileage and potential safety risks.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 11
Service Brakes Freezing
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes freeze, making it difficult to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Steering Sensitivity
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering wheel has excessive play and is difficult to control, especially on highways.
- 13
Sunroof Explosions
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes while driving, posing a risk of injury or glass scattering.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 14
Suspension system issues leading to vibration and noise
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension system causes vibrations and unusual noises during driving.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.