Toyota Camry Fitment
The title advertises 2002–2017 Camry compatibility, but that range includes multiple generations and engines.
Potential applications include select:
- 2002–2009 Camry 2.4L
- 2010–2017 Camry 2.5L where cataloged
- 2002–2003 Camry 3.0L V6
- 2004–2006 Camry 3.3L V6
- 2007–2017 Camry 3.5L V6
Do not automatically include:
- Camry Hybrid
- Vehicles with a different starter number
- International-market diesel engines
- Engine- or transmission-swapped vehicles
Toyota Avalon Fitment
The starter is advertised for:
- 2005–2018 Toyota Avalon
Potential fitment centers on conventional 3.5L V6 models. Toyota OE number 28100-0A010 is cataloged for select 2005–2010 Avalon 3.5L applications. Toyota OE application reference
Do not assume compatibility with:
- Avalon Hybrid
- Earlier 3.0L Avalon models
- 2019-and-newer Avalon
- Vehicles using a different Denso starter
Toyota Highlander Fitment
The 2004–2019 Highlander range may include select:
- 2.4L four-cylinder
- 2.7L four-cylinder
- 3.3L V6
- 3.5L V6
Hybrid applications should remain excluded unless the exact application catalog specifically confirms them.
Verify:
- Engine displacement
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Hybrid or conventional drivetrain
- Production date
- Original starter number
Toyota RAV4 Fitment
Advertised fitment covers select 2006–2018 RAV4 models.
Potential engine applications include:
- 2006–2008 RAV4 2.4L
- 2006–2012 RAV4 3.5L V6
- 2009–2018 RAV4 2.5L where cataloged
Toyota did not offer the U.S.-market RAV4 V6 after 2012. Therefore, later 2013–2018 applications are four-cylinder configurations.
Do not describe this as a 2006–2018 RAV4 V6 starter. The 3.5L RAV4 was quick, but it did not survive long enough to cover the entire listing.
Toyota Sienna Fitment
The supplied range includes:
- 2004–2016 Toyota Sienna
Potential engine coverage includes:
- 2004–2006 Sienna 3.3L V6
- 2007–2016 Sienna 3.5L V6
Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive interchange should be verified. Do not automatically extend fitment through every trim without matching the OE starter number.
Toyota Solara Fitment
Advertised coverage includes:
- 2002–2008 Toyota Camry Solara
Potential engines include:
- 2.4L four-cylinder
- 3.0L V6
- 3.3L V6
Verify Coupe or Convertible, engine, transmission and original starter number before ordering.
Lexus ES Fitment
Correct Lexus ES applications should be separated by model designation:
- 2004–2006 Lexus ES330: 3.3L V6
- 2007–2018 Lexus ES350: 3.5L V6
Certain broader 17825 catalogs also list the 2002–2003 ES300 with the 3.0L V6, but that application is not named in the current title and should be verified before adding it.
Exclude:
- ES300h Hybrid
- ES250 applications
- Vehicles using a different OE number
Lexus RX Fitment
Advertised applications include:
- 2004–2006 Lexus RX330 3.3L
- 2007–2015 Lexus RX350 3.5L
Lexus catalogs associate Toyota number 28100-0A010 with select RX330 and RX350 applications. Lexus OE application reference
Do not automatically list it for:
- RX300
- RX400h
- RX450h
- 2016-and-newer RX350
- Hybrid applications
Lexus NX Fitment
The expanded listing includes:
- 2015–2017 Lexus NX200t 2.0L turbo
- 2018–2019 Lexus NX300 2.0L turbo
The NX200t was renamed NX300 while retaining a related 2.0L turbocharged engine. Confirm the original starter number because an application shared with older naturally aspirated Toyota engines is unusually broad and deserves a proper check.
Scion xB Fitment
The starter is advertised for:
- 2008–2015 Scion xB 2.4L
Do not confuse the second-generation xB with the earlier 2004–2006 1.5L model, which uses a different engine family.
Scion tC Fitment
The product title includes the Scion tC without supplying years.
Potential applications may include select:
- First-generation tC with the 2.4L engine
- Second-generation tC with the 2.5L engine
Because the tC range spans two engine families, exact years should not be published without matching the OE number.
Pontiac Vibe Fitment
Confirmed broader catalog coverage includes:
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4L
- 2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4L
Do not list this 17825 starter for the 1.8L Vibe. Separate catalogs associate the 1.8L application with starter number 19049, while the 2.4L application is associated with 17825N. Pontiac Vibe 2.4L application
Common Replacement Numbers
The broader 17825 interchange may include:
1782517825N1178251-17825228000-9900228000-9901228000-990228100-0A01028100-0A01128100-0H09028100-0H09128100-0P03128100-0P03228100-0P080428000-1080
Additional application-specific OE numbers may be used. Match the complete number on the original starter whenever possible.
Expected Specifications
Common 17825N listings identify the starter as:
| Specification | Commonly listed value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Rated output | Approximately 1.6 kW |
| Pinion teeth | 13 |
| Condition | New |
| Starter type | Permanent-magnet gear reduction |
Rotation descriptions vary among aftermarket catalogs because suppliers may use different viewing conventions. Match the OE number and physical configuration instead of relying on “clockwise” or “counterclockwise” alone.
Fitment Verification
Before ordering, compare:
- Vehicle year
- Make and model
- Engine displacement
- VIN engine code
- Hybrid or conventional powertrain
- Production date
- Original starter number
- Mounting-flange design
- Bolt-hole spacing
- Starter nose length
- Pinion tooth count
- Solenoid location
- Electrical terminals
The NHTSA VIN decoder can help identify basic vehicle information, but it does not replace comparison with the original starter.
New Replacement Construction
The manufacturer states that this starter is assembled with new premium components engineered to meet or exceed original-equipment specifications.
Advertised benefits include:
- New internal wear components
- Consistent dimensional tolerances
- Reliable cranking performance
- Direct installation on confirmed applications
- Controlled solenoid and drive operation
- No remanufactured core where sold as new
These remain manufacturer claims unless independent testing is supplied.
Quality-System Claims
The manufacturer states that its factory:
- Earned ISO/TS 16949 certification in 2008
- Transitioned to IATF 16949:2016
- Implemented Ford’s VRT quality-management process
The correct acronym is IATF, not “IAFT.”
Certification relates to manufacturing processes; it does not make an inaccurate vehicle application suddenly fit.
Diagnosing Starter Failure
Possible starter symptoms include:
- Single click without cranking
- Rapid clicking
- Slow cranking
- Intermittent no-crank
- Starter spinning without engagement
- Grinding
- Burning odor
- Excessive current draw
Similar symptoms may result from:
- Weak battery
- Corroded battery terminals
- Damaged battery cables
- Poor engine ground
- Starter-relay fault
- Ignition-switch problem
- Park/Neutral switch failure
- Immobilizer issue
- Damaged ring-gear teeth
- Internal engine damage
Test the battery and starting circuit before replacing the starter.
Installation Preparation
Before removing the original starter:
- Confirm the engine and drivetrain.
- Exclude Hybrid applications unless explicitly approved.
- Record the original starter number.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Photograph the electrical connections.
- Compare the mounting flange and pinion.
- Obtain the correct torque specifications.
- Confirm whether mounting hardware is included.
Installation Overview
A typical installation includes:
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raising and safely supporting the vehicle if needed.
- Removing intake or underbody components that restrict access.
- Labeling the starter wiring.
- Disconnecting the battery cable and trigger terminal.
- Supporting the original starter.
- Removing its mounting bolts.
- Comparing both starter assemblies.
- Inspecting visible ring-gear teeth.
- Installing the replacement starter.
- Torquing the mounting hardware correctly.
- Reconnecting and securing the electrical terminals.
- Reinstalling removed components.
- Reconnecting the battery.
- Testing engagement and disengagement.
Disconnect the battery first. The unfused starter cable carries enough current to turn a harmless ratchet into an extremely committed heating element.
Two-Year Warranty
The seller advertises a two-year warranty.
Before purchasing, confirm:
- Warranty start date
- Proof-of-purchase requirements
- Labor reimbursement
- Return-shipping responsibility
- Diagnostic requirements
- Commercial-use exclusions
- Consequential-damage coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the 17825 starter fit?
It fits select Toyota Camry, Solara, Sienna, Highlander, RAV4 and Avalon models, plus certain Lexus ES, RX and NX, Scion xB and tC, and 2009–2010 Pontiac Vibe 2.4L applications.
Does it fit every 2002–2017 Toyota Camry?
No. Verify the engine, Hybrid status, production date and original starter number.
Does it fit the Avalon Hybrid?
Hybrid fitment is not confirmed and should not be assumed.
Does it fit a RAV4 V6?
It may fit select 2006–2012 RAV4 3.5L V6 models. Later 2013–2018 RAV4 applications are four-cylinder.
Does it fit a Pontiac Vibe?
It is associated with the 2009–2010 Vibe 2.4L. The 1.8L normally uses another starter.
Does it fit the Lexus NX200t?
The listing claims 2015–2017 NX200t fitment. Confirm the original OE number before ordering.
Is it a new starter?
Yes. It is advertised as a new replacement unit.
What warranty is included?
The seller advertises a two-year warranty.
Final Verdict
The 17825 starter offers an unusually broad replacement range covering numerous Toyota and Lexus platforms, plus related Scion and Pontiac applications. Its usefulness depends on careful OE-number verification because the catalog spans multiple four-cylinder and V6 engine families.
Keep Hybrid applications excluded unless specifically documented, restrict Pontiac Vibe fitment to the 2.4L engine and verify the unnamed Scion tC years before publication. The starter number is broad; the fitment process should not be.
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