2007 Toyota Corolla
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 853 |
| 2006 | 839 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 313 |
| 2009 | 1459 |
| 2010 | 1244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 445 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 268 |
| 2015 | 219 |
| 2016 | 213 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 200 |
| 2020 | 304 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 15 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
53% of complaints: air bags — 439 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
TAKATA RECALLON BUT THIS IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL, BUT I DID SEE IT THERE WERE RECALLED IN EUROPE JUST THE OTHER DAY FOR NOT GOING OFF AS WELL AS GOING OFF WITHOUT BEING HIT. I JUST WISH MINE HAD GONE OFF.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181104
AT 73 MILES AN HOUR I SLAMMED I SWERVED TO AVOID A CAR THAT HAD COME IN TO MY LANE, I LOST CONTROL AND SLAMMED IN TO THE CENTER DIVIDE, COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR AND THEN MY VEHICLE ROLLED 2-3 TIMES AND CAME TO A STOP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120503
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH WITH THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070627
11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 95 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
The car wouldnât 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240526
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED WITH A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181114
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS WELL. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POLE. THE BUMPER WAS SCRATCHED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080117
11% of complaints: electrical system — 89 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuses and circuit breakers.
CRASH FIRE INJURY8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 69 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
CRASH FIRE INJURY5% of complaints: service brakes — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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
Engine Stall
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 HA
Remedy: 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 SE
Campaign 10V384000 — check if this car was fixed
Low-speed surging
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...
Remedy: 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 until the recall remedy has been completed.
Campaign 15V285000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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 until the recall remedy has been completed.
Campaign 15V286000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 19V627000 — check if this car was fixed
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,...
Remedy: 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 sub-assembly and inflator.
Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (439 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (95 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (89 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V285000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V286000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Corolla is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Corolla have?
6 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.