2007 Toyota Camry
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 780 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2885 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1293 |
| 2010 | 602 |
| 2011 | 598 |
| 2012 | 589 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2016 | 180 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 392 |
| 2020 | 270 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 146 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
18% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 512 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
TOYOTA NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE 4 THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION OF THESE VEHICLES. MAKE THEM TEST IT UNDER 32 DEGREES AND THE RPMS WILL ALMOST ALWAYS INCREASE AND DECREASE ABRUPTLY THOUGH GIVING GAS AT A STEADY PACE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180228
Also filed under STRUCTURE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AT APPROX. 4:45 PM 12/14/06 WHILE IN PORTALES NM. I WAS CHECKING THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME WHEN I HAD THE CLEAR TO BACK UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20061218
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO BRAKE PRESSURE AND CONTINUED ACCELERATION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060925
14% of complaints: structure — 404 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120418
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MADE FOR ANYONE OF SMALL STATURE. THE VEHICLE PRESENTED NO VISIBILITY BEYOND THE FRONT WINDOW WHEN THE SEAT WAS ADJUSTED TO ALLOW THE CONTACT TO REACH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060717
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had started melting due to high humidity. The defect had caused a glare and obstructed the view of the driver while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230915
13% of complaints: engine — 377 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY11% of complaints: visibility — 324 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.
CRASH FIRE INJURY11% of complaints: service brakes — 318 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The ABS brake actuator, part 44510-30270, initially failed in January of 2021 while traveling on the highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231114
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH A
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 06V096000 — check if this car was fixed
UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NO
Campaign 07E082000 — check if this car was fixed
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FL
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THES
Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND M
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE
Campaign 10V017000 — check if this car was fixed
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."
Remedy: 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 S
Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL
Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners th
Campaign 12V491000 — check if this car was fixed
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
Campaign 14V743000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.
Campaign 15V689000 — check if this car was fixed
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (512 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (404 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (377 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06V096000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E082000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V017000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 12V491000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V743000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V689000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Camry is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Camry have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.