2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks 2nd-worst of 20 model years, with a complaint index of 95 and 602 complaints, most tied to brakes. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven largely by 441 brake complaints and 3 recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 602
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 31
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 16
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 33 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 16 / 0
Top 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes441 (73%)
- Engine197 (33%)
- Electrical System49 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers33 (5%)
- Structure & Body32 (5%)
- Steering28 (5%)
- Other26 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (2%)
- Fuel System9 (1%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly failed to stop the car, leading to collisions with curbs, ditches, or pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Some drivers describe ABS, VSC, and brake warning lights coming on right before a sudden loss of braking power.
- Several owners report the engine surging or RPMs spiking unexpectedly while parking at low speed, sending the car into curbs, trees, or buildings.
- A window switch reportedly overheated and caught fire inside the door panel while the window rolled down on its own.
- A ball joint/arm sub-assembly was described as defective, causing the car to wander out of its lane.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Visibility & Wipers1,814,284 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
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, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
- NHTSA 12V491000Oct 10, 2012Visibility & Wipers2,519,424 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
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. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
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 that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
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 floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
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. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 33 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Camry Hybrid ranks 2nd-worst among 20 model years, with a complaint index of 95 and 602 total complaints, most involving brakes.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 441 complaints (73% share) and a median failure mileage of 102,000 miles, followed by engine issues at 197 complaints.
- Does the 2007 Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Camry Hybrid, covering visibility/wiper switches (two campaigns) and an accelerator pedal entrapment issue, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2007 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 95, the 2007 model trails only the 2025 model year (complaint index 100) for the highest complaint volume among all 20 model years tracked.
- What fuel economy does the 2007 Camry Hybrid get?
- EPA rates the 2007 Camry Hybrid at 34 mpg combined (33 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900.