2017 Toyota Camry: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 100 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,069 to own, including $1,043 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$503
Transmission & drivetrain$184
Driver-assist & stability$86
Electrical system$78
Steering$59
Brakes$39
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 28, 2019 · campaign 19V503000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Air Bags › Knee BolsterDec 16, 2016 · campaign 16V906000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 100 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
It scores 100 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,043 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2017 Toyota Camry cost to own?
About $11,069 over 5 years: $2,470 in lost value, $1,043 in repairs and $7,556 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,039 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Camry?
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (100/100) and the 2018 worst (32/100).