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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2017 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
59miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Toyota Camry, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59 miles.

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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11021611, filed 2017-09, 59 miles

“During driving or from a stop the car hesitates to accelerate. On the dash board the RPM meter displays a jerking motion as well as the car physically. Usually occurs while driving long distances and when outside temperature is above 85f.”

NHTSA complaint #11396882, filed 2021-02, 45 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

“Whenever I want to back up the gear makes strange sound by switching to r gear from p. When I reach a certain speed limit my car vibrates for few seconds then it comes to normal.”

NHTSA complaint #11326437, filed 2020-05

“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking bay with a small inclination, the shift gear was shifted into park, however, the shift gear did not function as intended. The contact's wife was exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backward and over the contact’s wife’s feet. The paramedics arrived and the contact's wife was transported to the local hospital. The contact’s wife sustained injuries to both feet and legs. The contact’s wife was taken to several urgent care facilities for severe pain and physical therapy. …”

NHTSA complaint #11639918, filed 2025-01, 53,032 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202436%
2023711%
2022711%
2021128%
20203312%
201911529%
201820027%
201764%
20161810%
20153613%
201412828%
20136724%
201214224%
2011498%
2010468%
2009514%
2008404%
20072669%
2006186%
20058412%
2004488%
2003405%
2002687%
2001156%
2000337%
1999184%
1998163%
1997356%
1996215%
1995258%
1994217%
19932911%
1992183%
199185%
199086%
198965%
1988914%
198723%
1985215%

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
Engine
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Tires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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