2007 Toyota Camry: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Toyota Camry? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 3,612 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2007 Toyota Camry Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 8 2007 Toyota Camry trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 8 trims analysed.
2007 Toyota Camry Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Toyota Camry has 3,612 owner complaints, 314 crash-related complaints, and 10 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Camry
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 3,612
- Crash-related complaints
- 314
- Safety recall campaigns
- 10
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 21 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Most Common 2007 Toyota Camry Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Unintended Acceleration, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2007 Toyota Camry?
The 2007 Toyota Camry shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2007 Toyota Camry
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the brake system for any signs of wear or malfunction.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, engine, and transmission components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for unintended acceleration issues before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the brake system for any signs of wear or malfunction.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, engine, and transmission components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for unintended acceleration issues before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 Toyota Camry, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The 2007 Toyota Camry has a high volume of NHTSA complaints, with the most reported issues in the brake system, unintended acceleration, and engine problems. Crash-related complaints are present but represent a small fraction of total reports. The confidence in this data is low, so patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Brake system complaints are the most numerous, with 744 reports.
- Unintended acceleration is the second most reported issue, with 683 complaints.
- Engine problems account for 586 complaints, indicating a recurring theme.
- Brake System
- Unintended Acceleration
- Engine Problems
All 2007 Toyota Camry Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Toyota Camry. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 744 | 55 | 3 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 683 | 151 | 7 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 586 | 15 | 10 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 459 | 19 | 13 | — | |
| Visibility | 340 | 1 | 11 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 289 | 11 | 35 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 282 | 18 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 273 | 13 | 2 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 242 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 177 | 11 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 157 | 96 | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 113 | 20 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 113 | 17 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 103 | 6 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 56 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 54 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 43 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 38 | 8 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 37 | 9 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 34 | 4 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 25 | 6 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Toyota Camry. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The airbag warning light comes on at times constantly and occasionally intermittently. The connection under both front seats has been checked and found secured.
See attached document for complaint.
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…
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 …
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.
Heard a pop while driving and the side airbag cover doesn’t properly stay in place
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…
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—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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Toyota Camry.
2007 Toyota Camry Recalls
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Camry. 10 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2007 Toyota Camry Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Toyota Camry reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 3,612 owner complaints, 314 crash-related complaints, and 10 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Toyota Camry shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry?▾
#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?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Camry?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Toyota Camry, NHTSA complaints include 314 crash-related reports and 71 fire reports out of 3,612 total complaints. 199 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Toyota Camry have any recalls?▾
Yes. 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Toyota Camry. A major recall area is VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. 10 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Camry?▾
The 2007 Toyota Camry shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.