One of the most reliable sedans you can buy used
The 2017 Camry has the lowest complaint rate of the decade's older Camrys, at well under half the model average. Complaints are scattered with no strong pattern.
Updated November 2026 · based on 153 owner complaints and 3 recalls
40 57% below the Camry average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Camry year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Transmission wear at high mileage
A few owners report a worn transmission around 75,000 miles or more.
Fix: Fluid service $150 to $250; rebuild $2,500 to $3,500.
Transmission
Electrical burning smell
Rare reports of a burning smell with radio or lighting faults.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200.
Electrical
Knee air bag recall
Recall 16V906 covers a knee air bag on some cars.
Fix: Free under recall.
Air bags
Recalls
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of ...
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Toyota Camry
- Confirm the knee air bag (16V906) and spare tire (17V295) recalls show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Camry has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Feel for smooth shifts and no slipping on the test drive.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.
- Check the odometer reading against service records.Mileage in service records should rise steadily. A lower reading than an older record is a sign the odometer was rolled back.
Questions
Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
One of the most reliable sedans you can buy used. The 2017 Camry has the lowest complaint rate of the decade's older Camrys, at well under half the model average. Complaints are scattered with no strong pattern.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Camry problems?
Transmission wear at high mileage; Electrical burning smell; Knee air bag recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.