2007 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Toyota Camry ranks worst of 20 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 2,886 complaints, 9 recalls, and an Avoid verdict. Engine problems account for 35% of complaints, many tied to unintended acceleration recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 20 Camry years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2,886
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 270
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 64
- Injuries
- 178
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 178 / 4
Top 2007 Toyota Camry problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1,017 (35%)
- Visibility & Wipers538 (19%)
- Structure & Body413 (14%)
- Brakes344 (12%)
- Other273 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain266 (9%)
- Electrical System252 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires147 (5%)
- Airbags137 (5%)
- Steering79 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration events, sometimes causing the vehicle to crash into ditches, parked cars, or other vehicles.
- Some acceleration incidents were linked to the accelerator pedal becoming trapped under the floor mat.
- Several reports describe the front end catching fire after a crash or during an acceleration event.
- Multiple owners say airbags failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including one at highway speed struck by a large truck.
- One owner reported a front-end shimmy that led to a loss of control and a guardrail collision, with airbags not deploying.
- A transmission complaint describes hesitation on acceleration, sudden lunges into gear, and a loud clunk when turning or stopping.
2007 Toyota Camry recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
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, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- 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 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
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 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
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. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2007 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Among 20 Camry model years tracked, 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2007 Toyota Camry have?
- Engine issues make up 35% of complaints (1,017 total), including unintended acceleration reports, followed by visibility/wiper problems (19%) and structure/body issues (14%).
- Does the 2007 Toyota Camry have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2007 Camry, covering issues including accelerator pedal entrapment, the accelerator pedal mechanism, power window switches, and seat heater wiring.
- What year Toyota Camry should I avoid?
- The 2007 model year is the worst-ranked of the 20 years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 2,886 owner complaints; 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2011 also carry Avoid verdicts.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2007 Camry engine?
- NHTSA lists 1,017 engine-related complaints for the 2007 Camry, 35% of all complaints for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles.