2017 Toyota Camry engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Toyota Camry — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“we have had multiple issues with this car since 70,000 miles. engine burning oil, no fix besides replacing it or keep adding oil. now check engine and check stability control system light are on. took to o'reilley to run codes and it threw all kinds of transmission codes.”
filed May 29, 2026
“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…”
filed Nov 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Camry | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 Camry | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 Camry | 60 | 22% |
| 2019 Camry | 80 | 20% |
| 2018 Camry | 133 | 18% |
| 2016 Camry | 16 | 9% |
| 2015 Camry | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Camry | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 Camry | 59 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.