Severe Issues

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Camry. This model year has 3,612 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Brake System.

3,612
Complaints
314
Crashes
71
Fires
199
Injuries
4
Deaths
10
Recalls

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Worst 2007 Toyota Camry Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
744
complaints

Brake System

Crash-related:55
Fires:3
Injuries:26
#2
683
complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:151
Fires:7
Injuries:78
#3
586
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:15
Fires:10
Injuries:5

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Camry. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Brake System744553β€”
Unintended Acceleration6831517β€”
Engine Problems5861510β€”
Structural Problems4591913β€”
Visibility340111β€”
Electrical Faults2891135β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain28218β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues273132β€”
Visibility/Wiper24233β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)17711β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions157962β€”
Hydraulic11320β€”β€”
Steering Defects11317β€”β€”
Suspension Failures1036β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures5611β€”
Tire Issues543β€”β€”
Fuel System436β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues388β€”β€”
Equipment379β€”β€”
Gasoline344β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System293β€”β€”
Wheel Issues256β€”β€”
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility111β€”β€”
Other92β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues8β€”β€”β€”
Electric81β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues6β€”4β€”
Traction Control System61β€”β€”
Hybrid Propulsion System5β€”β€”β€”
Air32β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues31β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB2β€”β€”β€”
Child Seat1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Headlight/Taillight FailuresMar 30, 2026

Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are…

Structural ProblemsMar 20, 2026

My 2007 Toyota Camry has a severely melted and sticky dashboard, a known manufacturing defect (Program ZE6). The surface has become highly reflective, creating a blinding sun glare on the windshield that significantly obstructs my visibility while driving, posing an immediate saf…

Electrical FaultsJan 28, 2026

Driver seat belt gets stuck sometimes or sometimes does not want to click not often but pretty randomly. The driver window control panel also started to smoke for 5 minutes the smoke started coming out the whole driver panel door and caused excessive heat. Seems that something bu…

Unintended AccelerationπŸ’₯ CrashJan 10, 2026

Twice: once in August and most importantly 09/07/2024 was slowing down to stop at a dry cleaners when the car reved up and accelerated forward. I continued to apply brakes all the way to the floor and couldn’t get it to stop, so ran into the businesses’s van. USAA paidfor repai…

Engine ProblemsDec 22, 2025

I purchased my 2007 Toyota Camry brand new. Since early ownership, the vehicle has suffered from excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota acknowledged this issue and performed major engine repairs at a Toyota dealership, including replacing pistons and piston rings under their oi…

Airbag MalfunctionsNov 22, 2025

The airbag warning light comes on at times constantly and occasionally intermittently. The connection under both front seats has been checked and found secured.

VisibilityNov 19, 2025

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Electrical FaultsOct 30, 2025

When I purchased this vehicle there were no problems, no lights on my dash, the trim all matched and was the color blue. Then after having a falling out with some family members I started noticing problems with my HVAC system. It started with antifreeze leaks then id fix it and t…

Brake SystemOct 21, 2025

Contacted TMC and was told a recall WAS performed on my car in 2010 for excessive acceleration. However, after further investigation, I learned there was not ONE but TWO different recalls for SIMILAR circumstances(acceleration) and was not informed whether BOTH were completed. I …

Electrical FaultsSep 2, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 144,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 291,510.

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 18, 2025

Heard a pop while driving and the side airbag cover doesn’t properly stay in place

Brake SystemMay 17, 2025

ABS and VSC lights on the dash have been flashing on and off for the last few years. They always went off after flashing. 2 weeks ago they both flashed on and the warning message "Check VSC System" came on with a loud buzzing whine. Now they will not go off. The brake pedal puls…

Brake SystemMay 5, 2025

ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALL OF MY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING: BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK VCS SYSTEM, ABS, ALL OF THE EXCLAMATION LIGHTS, ETC.. IVE BEEN VERY DILIGENT ABOUT THE MAINTENACE ON Y VEHICLE AND HAD THE CODES READ AND RESET, BUT THEY KEEP COMING BACK ON. THE MAJOR ISSUES ARE THE …

Engine ProblemsApr 24, 2025

Engineβ€”was told by dealership that we needed a new motor because of lack of oil in engine - had not seen oil drips or any smoking out of muffler. No lights on dashboard. Only been serviced by dealership. Told us; we needed to keep check and add oil as needed until we decided on…

Structural ProblemsJan 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact had received notification of the Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE6. The contact stated that gradually over time the dashboard had started peeling and cracking. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not d…

Engine ProblemsDec 15, 2024

Excessive engine oil consumption. Penske Toyota of Downey would Not fix my car when I took it in. I received a letter from Corporate Toyota. I also received a letter on the sticky dash board. They replaced the dash board but, they would Not fixed my engine problem. I took their w…

Engine ProblemsNov 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and there was black exhaust smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excess…

Visibility/WiperNov 7, 2024

Because of the sticky dash’s glare on the driver side windshield, I could not see the car ahead of me at all. I almost hit a car that was in front of me not because he had braked because we were both still in motion but the glare was directly in my line of vision. I just happene…

Engine ProblemsOct 26, 2024

The problem that I have is the same as the one I years ago. There was a recall on 2007 Toyota Camrys for oil consumption. At the time I waws never getting the maintenance indicator because the engine would run low on oil before I needed an oil change. I am having the same problem…

Structural ProblemsOct 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and was previously replaced under Toyota Campaign Number: ZE6. The contact stated that the new dashboard was sticky and melting, causing a reflection on the windshield, which reduced the dri…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Toyota Camry.

Recalls for 2007 Toyota Camry

10 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Camry. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

15V689000Invalid Date
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

14V743000Invalid Date
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

16V396000Feb 6, 2016
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

12V491000Oct 10, 2012
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

09V388000May 10, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

10V035000Mar 2, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

10V036000Mar 2, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

10V017000Invalid Date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

06V096000Mar 4, 2006
AIR BAGS

07E082000Invalid Date
EQUIPMENT

2007 Toyota Camry β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Toyota Camry reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2007 Toyota Camry has 3,612 NHTSA owner complaints, 314 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (744 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry?β–Ύ

#1: Brake System (744 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (683 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (586 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Camry?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2007 Toyota Camry?β–Ύ

The 2007 Toyota Camry has 314 crash-related complaints and 71 fire reports out of 3,612 total NHTSA complaints. 199 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2007 Toyota Camry have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Toyota Camry. The largest issue: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Camry?β–Ύ

The 2007 Toyota Camry has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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