10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,111 miles
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My Toyota Camry SE 2017 while driving on freeway, my car started to smell like something burning few minutes later the car radio and lighting started to go crazy on off flashing randomly. going on off random screens by itself. i tried turning radio off but it wouldn't let me. when car turnkey is on without running the warning lights says check charging system. dealer says not sure why it says that but nothing wrong i replaced a battery already bottom half radio doesn't work. cranking sound in steering wheel prior to this about 5months replaced arm controls. noise still happens when turning.
- Newark , CA, USA
Second time this has happened in 2 years. Driving on the freeway and the car-??s electrical system shuts off. No power to any electrical, lights flicker, all dash lights came on. Car would not start, then to repair it the battery needed to be replaced and the alternator needed to be replaced. Very dangerous as I immediately lose power steering, lights, etc.
- Orlando, FL, USA
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. It-??s mostly scary for me because there are times that I-??m not in the safest area and I struggle to open it manually. I also have a few other friends that have the same car as I do and same year and they are also having the same problem. And the third thing is the ac system just decided to only work when it wants to. It seems like it-??s a faulty system.
- Porter Ranch, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the infotainment system was stuck in reboot mode. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to turn on intermittently and the rearview camera image was intermittently blurry. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
The radio in my car flickers when turning the wheel it makes a cranking sound and it-??s slow to accelerate
- Little Rock, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. Additionally, the electrical system was not operating as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with brake failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
- Buena Park, CA, USA
The call stalls after getting a full tank of gas. It then would not start the next morning.
- Drybranch, GA, USA
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
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The spiral cable sub assembly failed, losing the horn the cruise control and other portions of control on the string, would have failed with time. Should-??ve thought you-??re like this occur on a vehicle that-??s not even four years old. Part number 84307 Dash 02220 cost was $834.
- Martinez, GA, USA
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. I am afraid to drive the car because it is not safe to drive and puts me and my children in danger.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
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. I brought this issue to the general manager attention that it should take 4 visits to the dealership to get a safety feature fixed. He told me Toyota is aware of the problem with the door actuators and have known about the problem but the engineers have not came up with a solution to the problem. Clearly its an electrical issue with the vehicle Toyota and the dealership want to acknowledge or address. The car had been in approx. 8 times now for a clunking sound coming from the braking system that has progressively gotten worse. The dealership said Toyota's are known for this. Their solution was to pay for a brake job even though the car is still under the bumper to bumper warranty and they know their is an defect with the system. I have voiced my concerns to Toyota but they refuse to acknowledge the problem or fix the problem.
- St. Petersburg, FL, USA
I was driving in the hov lane on the 170 at 6:30pm. 2/7/2020. There was a sudden white flash and explosion. All of the airbags deployed. I could not see where I was going. All I could see was out my rear window. I tried to steer the car to the side of the freeway but it stopped in the fast lane. All I could see where cars swerving to miss us. I didn't know if my hazards could be seen as I couldn't see my instrument panel. So I pumped the brakes hoping the lights were working and the cars coming could see them. At the same time, I thought the car was on fire because my throat and lungs were burning. My daughter was knocked unconscious. I couldn't move because of the seat belts. When she came to she called 911. The freeway was closed down. The police found no evidence of us being hit or us hitting anything. No report was issued. The airbags had to be cut to get us out. We were trapped in a car that we couldn't tell if it was on fire or not. If it was we wouldn't have gotten out! the car was deemed a total loss. I believe there was a short that may have caused the air bags to go off. Or the airbags just went off on their own. I do not know what the white light or deafening bang was. I can only call it an explosion.
- Mission Viejo, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the keyless entry operation. On several occasions, the key fob failed to unlock the front driver's door; however, the front passenger door would unlock. The contact had to enter the vehicle from the front passenger door. The vehicle was taken to john O'neil johnson Toyota (2900 ms-39, meridian, ms 39301, (888) 781-0044) where it was determined that there was no recall on the vehicle pertaining to the locks/latches/linkages. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
- Bailey, MS, USA
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.
- Dalton, GA, USA
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.
- Syosset, NY, USA
The car was in motion at high speed also does this at low speed, new tires brakes alignment.. the car has throws me out of the lane consistantly and has also thrown my family and I towards oncoming traffic unsafe to drive even to Toyota dont now what a wrong, all new tires rims are good brakes I'm thinking something to do with the electrical steering
- St Helens, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the front driver's door failed to open and lock with the remote key and the buttons on the door. The contact had to open the door manually. The vehicle was taken to carson Toyota (1333 E 223rd St, carson, ca 90745), but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the front passenger side door also failed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined that the passenger door was able to be repaired, but not the driver's door. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 24,406. The VIN was not provided.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
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.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
ABS and brake light intermittently on. When on - the speedometer goes to zero while car is moving. RPM and water temp gauge go all over. While brake and ABS lights on the A/C is blowing hot air while on max cold. All of the above occurs while moving or idle
- Covington, GA, USA
- Newark, CA, USA