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2017 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
7%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Toyota Camry, 7% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“In the process of backing the car out of the garage, with the car in reverse, application of the brakes had no affect on slowing the car. After about 69-80 feet (across the driveway, my lawn and my neighbor's lawn) it crashed into the neighbor's shed. There was $6000 damage to the car , some back pain and destruction of the shed.two months later, the same incident occurred but the car was stopped by putting it into first neutral gear and then park before any damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11060764, filed 2018-01, 6,056 miles

“Vvt -I engine made a rattle noise on passenger side when you do a cold start especially first in the morning, because there's no pressure in to the locking pin located inside the actuator which connects to the camshaft, because of this the housing the imput and the output are free to move relative to each other and this create wear inside of this housing. It just goin to wear down and them you're not gonna have proper control of the variable valve timing.”

NHTSA complaint #11363485, filed 2020-10, 73,100 miles

“The batter has been bad since the beginning. Even the original battery would right away leak and leave a lot of residue. My car since the beginning has told me there is something wrong with the power system. But Toyota keeps insisting that it’s just a random message. And that they don’t know why it says it. It’s concerning because I constantly need to get a new battery. The other thing is that. When I unlock my car. Either the passenger side or the drivers side doesn’t lock or unlock. …”

NHTSA complaint #11551314, filed 2023-10

“Gm, we brought the car in April 2021. In addition to the purchase we have had issues first the car wouldn't start we brought a new one battery. Then we purchase new tires because the ones on the car at purchase was worn in which this car was certified car. Then this morning the car again wouldn't start the gas pedal sticking to floor and seems like fuel pump is acting up or some other issues . I contacted the dealership to have a complete diagnostic at no charge to have repairs fixed at no charge . Or I want a new car. Somethings going on need it to be addressed ASAP . Only had car 5 months”

NHTSA complaint #11434847, filed 2021-09

“Catastrophic engine failure due to piston pin bushings/connecting rod bushing failing. The engine was removed, disassembled, and inspected by an automotive machinist. There were no warning lamps or messages, only a knocking sound. The Toyota dealership said there was severe knocking from lower engine, and their remedy was a new engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11701024, filed 2025-11

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202448%
202358%
2022610%
202174%
20206022%
20198120%
201813718%
2017117%
2016179%
2015249%
20145713%
2013269%
20125910%
2011366%
2010437%
200920816%
200813114%
200737713%
2006103%
2005213%
2004264%
2003527%
2002586%
2001135%
200082%
199951%
199831%
199761%
199610%
199510%
199410%
198911%

Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Camry

Other or unknown
32 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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