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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

95/100

#2 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 602 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (441 complaints, 73% of the total). Complaints report 31 crashes, 7 fires, and 16 injuries.

Complaints
602
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
31 / 7
Injuries / deaths
16 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
34
33 city / 34 hwy

Top 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes441 (73%)
  2. Engine197 (33%)
  3. Electrical System49 (8%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers33 (5%)
  5. Structure & Body32 (5%)
  6. Steering28 (5%)
  7. Other26 (4%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (2%)
  9. Fuel System9 (1%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain9 (1%)
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per quarter1742007 Q12008 Q42010 Q42012 Q32014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q3
845 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2021 Q4; peak 2014 Q1 (174).

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict520—
2007Avoid95602334
2008Avoid84162234
2009Avoid89118434

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #2 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 602 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (441 complaints), engine (197 complaints), and electrical system (49 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 95,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2015, covering visibility & wipers and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 34 MPG combined (33 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.