2017 Toyota Camry: Suspension is very stiff
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Camry report: suspension is very stiff. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 50 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2017 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11615970 (filed 09/23/2024): “The contact owns a 2017 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 20 mph and accelerating, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered and was shaking abnormally. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed by t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11387438 (filed 01/11/2021): “My car is 46k and already have a suspension problem that was brought to my attention when my car started vibrating while driving on the highway. the tires are feathering in the middle which i was told was caused by a bad suspension. i've been going to the toyo…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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