2017 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 16%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Toyota Camry, 16% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I shut the car off to pump gas and when I tried to turn it back on to leave, it wouldn't turn on anymore cause the battery was completely drained. After going to auto zone, they said the alternator was bad and wasn't charging the battery. It only has 34,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11246287, filed 2019-08, 34,000 miles“I was in a parking space,waiting for my wife. Engine and,air conditioner were running. When my engine shut down and,smoke was coming out from under my hood. I called Toyota for road side assistance and was towed to Toyota service department. They called the next morning to inform me that my starter was fried and wiring was damaged, 2017 Camry se with only 17,265 miles. I now have rental car. Under 2 year Toyota care. No charge.”
NHTSA complaint #11114681, filed 2018-07, 17,265 miles“2017 Toyota Camry se. I have had my vehicle into the dealership over 8 times now for problems with the door lock actuators and a clunking sound coming from the brakes that has progressively gotten worse. The door lock actuators would not lock/unlock and on two occurrences while the vehicle was in motion the doors unlocked themselves without being commanded. The car was brought into the dealer 4 times for the issue before the dealership finally replaced 3 of 4 out of safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325276, filed 2020-05, 34,000 miles“I was driving in my 2017 Toyota Camry with 40,000 miles. I was in the vehicle with my three children and we were going to get something to eat. We were traveling on a 4 lane very busy street doing the speed limit of 30 MPH. When all of a sudden the car stopped with no warning or anything.the whole system shut down. I panicked because this almost caused a major accident. My radio keeps rebooting and will not click off. When I turn my left turn signal the car shuts down. I am very disappointed in Toyota and their treatment of my concerns. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326279, filed 2020-05, 39,000 miles“I been experiencing unintended acceleration on the highway maybe about 3 to 5 hours into driving. The car jerks and picks up speed a few miles per hour. As you can see in the attached photo. I have many attempts with the dealer to take a look at it but the problem hasn't been duplicated. The car also has a sluggish take off intermittently and you can hear the transmission dragging at times. I also have video footage and more photos. The vehicle dashboard also gives incorrect speed ratings.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 9 | 14% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 68 | 25% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 68 | 9% |
| 2017 | 23 | 16% |
| 2016 | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 | 55 | 12% |
| 2013 | 29 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 11% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 82 | 6% |
| 2008 | 48 | 5% |
| 2007 | 231 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 5% |
| 2004 | 37 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 8% |
| 1998 | 33 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 20 | 8% |
| 1992 | 26 | 5% |
| 1991 | 23 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 7% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 13 | 20% |
| 1987 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Camry
32 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology