2017 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 31 of 148 complaints (21%) filed on the 2017 Toyota Camry, with a median failure mileage of 28,797 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue. Crashes tied to the complaints number 8, with 2 fires reported.
- Engine complaints
- 31
- 21% of 148
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 28,797 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while braking or parking, sometimes resulting in the vehicle crashing into buildings, trees, or light posts.
- Some drivers describe the engine or drivetrain catching fire, in one case starting from the A/C vents and quickly spreading through the cabin, and in another igniting from the engine compartment while idling in a drive-thru.
- Several complaints describe jerking or abnormal gear-like behavior during deceleration at 20 to 30 mph, as if the transmission were fighting the driver's attempt to slow down.
- Hesitation or delayed response when accelerating from very low speeds is reported, with dealers unable to duplicate or repair the issue in at least one case.
- One owner reported the vehicle taking off at high speed when shifting from reverse to forward with light pedal pressure, requiring quick braking to avoid a collision.
When 2017 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 26, 2017, latest May 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Toyota Camry
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
- NHTSA lists 31 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Camry, which is 21% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2017 Toyota Camry engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine complaints on the 2017 Toyota Camry in the current data.
- At what mileage do 2017 Camry engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2017 Camry is 28,797 miles.
- Did the 2017 Camry engine issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA complaint data for this engine category includes 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries reported.
- Is the engine complaint rate worse for the 2017 Camry than other years?
- The 2017 Camry's 21% engine complaint share is lower than several other years, including 2010 at 36% and 2018 at 25%, based on NHTSA data.