2017 Toyota Camry Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Toyota Camry owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

“Small rocking noise from front passenger seat, if unoccupied. Dull vibrational rattle when going over rough road; body does not feel solid like my 16 year old Passat”

Anonymous, NJ (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

“A persistent click or rattle in the dashboard when temperatures drop below freezing. Also, the metal bar above the glove compartment has a slight rattle”

Anonymous, OH (2017 Toyota Camry SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

“Passenger door rattles”

Peter F., VA (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

“Rattles at highway speed emanating from the dash area. Also when going over bumps the moonroof "POPS". Issues were resolved under warranty by adding sound deadening material to the dash and a silencer kit to the moonroof”

Anonymous, NJ (2017 Toyota Camry XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Wind noise

“i bought this car because the magazine said it was quiet. you can hear the road noise as well as the wind noise”

Anonymous, TX (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 3.5-L V6)

“Highway noise at 70 mph”

Anonymous, MI (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

“I'm not sure if the apparent looseness of the trim and/or moldings was caused by interior or exterior problems. Nonetheless, during the first significant rainstorm, water just poured into the car. I contacted the dealership and to date, no one has returned my call”

Anonymous, MA (2017 Toyota Camry SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Loose interior trim or moldings

“The very first major rainstorm, water literally poured through the ceiling onto the interior floor”

Anonymous, MA (2017 Toyota Camry SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

“Problem of tiny black spots surfacing in the back and the side of Camry”

Anonymous, FL (2017 Toyota Camry SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

“It chips off with the slightest hit of a pebble on the road”

Jorge R., PR (2017 Toyota Camry LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Rust

“Dealer fixed right away but we were told they "fix" rust only once under warrenty. This was not rust proofed. Rust back tailgate under light. Hard to find until you are hand waxing. Not a stone chip”

Carol B., NY (2017 Toyota Camry LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Tailgate, hatch or trunk

“As stated before”

Carol B., NY (2017 Toyota Camry LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Windows

“Power Window on the passenger front side did not work from the controls on the drivers armrest. It did work from the switch on the passenger door. Dealer said that window was not initialized in the computer for the driver. They fixed it and it works fine now”

Anonymous, NC (2017 Toyota Camry LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

“There is a popping noise when you move the window down. I had taken it to the dealer and was told the track was dirty and needed lubricating. When I picked up the car the window still does it and in the process the outside trim is loose now. I have not taken it back yet since I do not have time to do this yet”

Anonymous, NC (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

“Car would pull to the right and would have to constantly correct steering slightly to the left”

Anonymous, CA (2017 Toyota Camry SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

“Heard a rattle in the dashboard that I thought was minor. Turns out the steering shaft had to be replaced”

Anonymous, ON (2017 Toyota Camry LE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

“Terrible reception by the person being called. Sounds like it is breaking up during the whole call and dead spots occur during the conversation”

Anonymous, VA (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Automatic climate control

“It seems to get colder with air conditioning”

Melvyn B., PA (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Exterior lights (other than headlights)

“Parking light bracket made of plastic broke”

Anonymous, IL (2017 Toyota Camry XLE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

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