Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 148 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V503000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V295000 Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V906000 Air Bag Fasteners May Loosen Affecting Deployment NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Service Brakes 21 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
Of the 148 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 148 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Camry has an average reliability rating, with common issues related to electrical and airbag systems. These issues are reflected in recall data and owner complaints, suggesting potential for moderate repair needs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| airbag system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$750 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$650 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flashing airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unresponsive brakes
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.