2007 TOYOTA COROLLA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Corolla. This model year has 882 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Corolla. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 472 | 55 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 104 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 96 | 47 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 92 | 5 | 3 | — | |
| Brake System | 46 | 18 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 14 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 27 | 11 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 20 | 8 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | 3 | — | |
| Gasoline | 17 | — | 3 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 12 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Odometer Fraud. The contact's aunt purchased a 2007 Toyota Corolla. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 180,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileag…
I was driving down the street and all of a sudden I couldn't accelerate. I pulled over and I turned off the car and then tried restarting it but it wouldn't. It said on the gear shift it was in park, but come to find out, my gear shift bushing broke while I was driving. I KNOW I'…
Uncontrolled maximum acceleration after shifting into gear. Occurred after shifting gears such as parking. It represents a definite safety issue. There is no warning of occurrence. It has happened about 6 times in the past 4 years. I do not drive often. I contacted Toyota who ref…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an intermittent unintended acceleration without the accelerator pedal being depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle wa…
Vehicle keeps stalling while driving if stopped at a light or stop sign or if mrps drop to low engine shuts off lights flicker and no check engine light has come on.
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The car wouldn’t break a few months back causing it to smash into the person infront of me ever since then and getting repaired nothing has fixed it.
Airbag light appeared on 1/29/24 next to engine light.
The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that she came to a complete stop at a traffic light, and when she lifted her foot off …
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started flashing and the RPM gauge fluctuated from a low RPM to high RPM. The contact stated that he pulled ov…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V3840…
The ECM is bad. Shuts off when driving or will not start for hours after you drive for a while and shut off.
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
bought this vehicle with 112000 on it transmission went out 127000 with no warning
The contact's mother owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at approximately 35 - 45 MPH, she rear-ended another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's mother was transported by ambulance to the hospital with a…
I received a notification that our car had been recalled, so I made an appointment with Deluca Toyota in Ocala to have the recalled items only fixed. After they had the call for an hour and a half they tried to force me to have the Serpentine belt replaced. We just had the se…
The contact's roommate owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while at 62 MPH, a deer inadvertently crashed on the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated they veered to the side of the road. A poli…
I have been waiting over 2 years for this passenger side airbag recall to be remedied. I was told a remedy was available about a year and a half ago, but despite many calls and service appointments where I left the car with Toyota (they even kept my car for nearly 9 hours once), …
The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while sitting in their vehicle parked, the passenger air bag exploded independently. The contact confimed that there was no impact for the air bag to explode and there were no warning lights at the time. The vehicle was …
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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Recalls for 2007 Toyota Corolla
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Corolla. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Toyota Corolla has 882 NHTSA owner complaints, 132 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (472 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Corolla?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (472 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (104 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (96 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Corolla?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Corolla?▾
The 2007 Toyota Corolla has 132 crash-related complaints and 7 fire reports out of 882 total NHTSA complaints. 89 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?▾
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Toyota Corolla. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Corolla?▾
The 2007 Toyota Corolla has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions 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 Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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