2007 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Reliability
984 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Toyota Corolla, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 59/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 85,500 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2007 Toyota Corolla sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990–1994, 1996–2002, 2013, 2018–2022.
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Where 2007 sits among all Corolla years
What owners report
“Takata recall - would like to schedule an appointment to fix the airbags in my car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
“I saw that there is a recall on some of these vehicles for losing power while driving. This had happened to my car a couple times”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
“During the three months of owning a used 2007 toyotacorolla le i have experienced three instances of sudden unintended acceleration. Twice on february 18, 2017, and once on march 9th, 2017. The second time caused damage to another car as i was parallel parking. I had changed gears from drive to…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
“Key can be removed while car is out of park. It doesn't even have to be turned all the way off to remove it. It can be removed while in position for the radio playing while not running. Haven't tried this while moving for obvious reasons.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
“1-takata recall: nhtsa recall number: 15v285, manufacturer recall number: dsf. Toyota dealerships have not fixed the problem, though i called them long time ago about it. 2-steering wheel vibrates too much causing hand numbness. 3-brakes are not abs. Even in iran, 2007 manufactured cars are…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
“1-takata recall: toyota dealerships have not provided the recall service yet. 2-the steering wheel vibrates too much that causes hand numbness.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Corolla
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 489 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 48,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 28,000 and 78,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (6)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as…
Fix: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003,…
Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or…
Fix: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles…
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF…
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD…
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 10V384000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Corolla drew 984 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 59/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Corolla problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Toyota Corolla are airbags (439 complaints), engine (102), and speed control (95).
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Corolla problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Toyota Corolla problems around 48,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 28,000 and 78,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
6 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Toyota Corolla. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.