2007 Toyota Corolla problems
The Toyota Corolla (Japanese: トヨタ・カローラ, Hepburn: Toyota Karōra) is a series of compact cars (formerly subcompact) manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla was the best-selling car worldwide by 1974 and has been one of the best-selling cars in the world since then. In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris.
Early models were mostly rear-wheel drive, while later models have been front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive versions have also been produced, and it has undergone several major redesigns. The Corolla's traditional competitors have been the Nissan Sunny, introduced the same year as the Corolla in Japan and the later Nissan Sentra, Nissan Sylphy, Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Lancer. The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.
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Common 2007 Toyota Corolla problems
The Toyota Corolla, a popular compact car, has had some issues reported by owners over the years. Here are some of the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Corolla, based on owner complaints:
- Excessive Oil Consumption: One of the most common issues with the 2007 Toyota Corolla is excessive oil consumption. This problem is often associated with the 1.8L engines and can be caused by the EVAP system. If not addressed, this can lead to engine damage due to lack of oil.
- Check Engine Light: The check engine light can appear on the 2007 Corolla, especially on higher mileage vehicles. This is often due to the EVAP system, and the solution is to check the condition of the EVAP system.
- Transmission Problems: Some 2007 Corollas have reported transmission failure, which can be expensive to fix. The average cost to fix transmission failure in a 2003 Corolla is $1,200.
- Brake Issues: There have been reports of brake problems in the 2007 Corolla, including squealing brakes and brake concerns. However, these issues have been largely resolved in newer models.
- Airbag Concerns: There were recalls over airbag concerns in 2004, 2005, and 2006 for the 2002-2007 Corolla models. It's important to ensure that any car you are considering has had the necessary work completed.
- Gearbox Damage: There were recalls over possible gearbox damage in 2002 for the 2002-2007 Corolla models. Again, it's important to ensure that any car you are considering has had the necessary work completed.
While these issues can be concerning, it's important to note that Toyota generally has a good reputation for reliability, and many of these problems have been resolved in newer models. When considering a used Corolla, it's always a good idea to have any potential vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic to ensure that it is in good condition.
Is Toyota Corolla 2007 a good car?
Though not as sporty as some competitors, the 2007 Toyota Corolla offers an appealing compromise between handling and comfort. It rides smoothly enough to be used as a commuter car, while maintaining its composure when occasionally pushed around the corners.
How many miles will a 2007 Toyota Corolla last?
But how many miles can a Toyota Corolla last? If you properly care for your Toyota and subject it to regular maintenance, your Corolla could easily last 10 years or 300,000 miles depending on its condition.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Corolla?
Common Problems with the Toyota Corolla
- Oil leaking/excessive oil use.
- Jerky acceleration.
- MAF sensor problem.
- Car vibrating.
Are there any recalls on a 2007 Toyota Corolla?
S2!!! Toyota has officially announced a recall for the Corolla sedans for a faulty passenger-side airbag issue. Cars manufactured between April 2007 and June 2008, and some manufactured between June and July 2008 are a part of this recall.
Is Toyota Corolla 2007 a good car?
Though not as sporty as some competitors, the 2007 Toyota Corolla offers an appealing compromise between handling and comfort. It rides smoothly enough to be used as a commuter car, while maintaining its composure when occasionally pushed around the corners.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Corolla?
Common Problems with the Toyota Corolla
- Oil leaking/excessive oil use.
- Jerky acceleration.
- MAF sensor problem.
- Car vibrating.
Is 2007 Toyota Corolla safe?
Crash testing indicates the Corolla is one of the safest cars in its class.
What is the mileage of Toyota Corolla 2007?
The sole engine for the 2007 Corolla is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that makes 126 horsepower and delivers an EPA gas mileage of 32 city and 41 highway mpg and 30 city and 38 highway mpg with the automatic transmission.
2007 Toyota Corolla car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Corolla problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Toyota Corolla vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Toyota Corolla
The NHTSA has received 877 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Toyota Corolla. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Toyota Corolla vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1NXBR32EX7Z
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Me chocaron mi carro lo lleve para que me lo arreglaran y se lo llevaron alos angeles ca me dieron una direccion donde dicen que lo tienen esta en una casa abandonada [XXX] pero tengo miedo arrimarme ya que temo por mi seguridad INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BR32E77C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The car wouldn’t 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
- VIN: 2T1BR32E87C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag light appeared on 1/29/24 next to engine light.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BR32E97C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that she came to a complete stop at a traffic light, and when she lifted her foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle sporadically accelerated. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. A police report was not filled. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-17
- VIN: 2T1KR32E07C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started flashing and the RPM gauge fluctuated from a low RPM to high RPM. The contact stated that he pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact had a voltmeter and checked the battery and noticed that the battery was low on charge. The contact had recently installed a new battery. The contact jump started the vehicle and was able to shift into drive (D) however, the vehicle was hesitating and not responsive while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact had requested vehicle history from the manufacturer and determined that the Electronic Control Unit had been replaced in 2011 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-24
- VIN: 2T1KR32E87C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 143,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-09
- VIN: 1nxbr32e37z
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The ECM is bad. Shuts off when driving or will not start for hours after you drive for a while and shut off.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-04
- VIN: 2T1BR32E97C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I saw that there is a recall on some of these vehicles for losing power while driving. This had happened to my car a couple times
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-20
- VIN: 1NXBR32E77Z
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: bought this vehicle with 112000 on it transmission went out 127000 with no warning
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1nxbr32e37z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact's mother owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at approximately 35 - 45 MPH, she rear-ended another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's mother was transported by ambulance to the hospital with a broken vertebra and fractured sternum. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 2t1br32e47c
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I received a notification that our car had been recalled, so I made an appointment with Deluca Toyota in Ocala to have the recalled items only fixed. After they had the call for an hour and a half they tried to force me to have the Serpentine belt replaced. We just had the serpentine belt replaced a few thousand miles ago and it was fine when we brought our car in for an airbag recall. They didn't fix the airbag, because we wouldn't pay for them to replace our serpentine belt....that does not need to be replaced again this soon. Serpentine belts last about 100,000 miles so at 2-3 thousand miles it is fine. Toyota is a bunch of lying thieves.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-23
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1NXBR32E47Z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact's roommate owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while at 62 MPH, a deer inadvertently crashed on the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated they veered to the side of the road. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical assistance the next day and was advised she sustained seat belt burns on the chest and knee injuries. The contact's roommate sustained neck injuries and sought medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-26
- VIN: 2T1KR32E77C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I have been waiting over 2 years for this passenger side airbag recall to be remedied. I was told a remedy was available about a year and a half ago, but despite many calls and service appointments where I left the car with Toyota (they even kept my car for nearly 9 hours once), they always tell me they don't have the part available and that they will call me when it becomes available (they still haven't). I tried multiple Toyota service centers in my area with the same results. The airbag was already recalled previously and the remedy was to replace it with an airbag part that was also recalled, so in actuality it has probably been over 5 years since the original recall and after all this time my car still has an airbag inflator that may cause fire, injury or death. I paid for a car so I could use all of the available seating, and for most of my time owning it and for the foreseeable future I'm being told by Toyota not to use the front passenger seat. Totally unacceptable, regardless of parts shortage this shouldn't be a problem to bear solely by the vehicle owner, I have never been offered a loaner or anything to make up for the money I wasted on a car I can't use as advertised.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1nxbr32e87z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while sitting in their vehicle parked, the passenger air bag exploded independently. The contact confimed that there was no impact for the air bag to explode and there were no warning lights at the time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired the passenger air bag. However, a month later the contact was at a stoplight when the vehicle behind rear-ended the vehicle and caused the contact to rear the vehicle in front of them. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head hit the steering wheel, which caused injuries to their head, neck, and back. Medical treatment was at the scene and took the contact to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by an independent mechanic and then towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact's concern was that after doing some research they found out their vehicle had an open recall for the frontal air bags NHTSA Campaign Number: 19v741000 (Air Bags) that they believe their local dealer was aware of the recall but never informed which caused the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 150,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-27
- VIN: 2T1BR32E07C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Catalitic
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-03
- VIN: 1NXBR32E07Z
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: My car's all seatbelts not retracting properly, especially the both rare belts. Needs to fix immediately.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-28
- VIN: 1NXBR32E07Z
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Rare Left, Right and central seat belts are loose. Not working.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: 2T1BR32E97C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHUTTING OFF. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED OFF THE FREE WAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD THE HUBCAPS REPLACED AROUND 10 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER PARKWAY TOYOTA OF BOSTON (1605 VFW PKWY, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132: (617) 865-8466) AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-05
- VIN: 2T1BR30E87C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SUNROOF FLEW OFF DRIVE ON TURNPIKE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-08
- VIN: 1NXBR32E97Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: STARTED CAR THIS MORNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO PARTS STORE AND HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND FOUND CODES (P2401, P043E, P043F, P2402, P2419) EVERYTHING I HAVE RESEARCHED COMES BACK TO EVAP CANISTER FAILURE, AND POSSIBLE WIRING FAILURE. MORE RESEARCH SHOWS THESE ISSUES CAUSING PEOPLE GETTING STRANDED AND OTHERS WITH NO PROBLEM OTHER THEN LIGHT, AND OTHERS WITH A STRONG GAS SMELL. IF THIS CAUSES A GAS SMELL, THEN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD IS FORMED.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-19
- VIN: 1NXBR32E17Z
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THREE YEARS AFTER BUYING NEW CAR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, GOT IT CHECKED AT DEALER WAS TOLD IT'S P0741. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THERE WAS "NO RECALL AND IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT." I ASKED WHAT IT WAS, WAS TOLD IT'S CONVERTER, BUT NOT TO WORRY IF NO PROBLEMS. I'VE TRIED CALLING TOYOTA FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, TO NO AVAIL. I STILL OWN MY COROLLA AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. .... GLAD I FOUND THIS WEBSITE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E67C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY OPERATED AS NORMAL AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER HOFFMAN TOYOTA LOCATED AT 36 ALBANY TURNPIKE, WEST SIMSBURY, CT 06092 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-11
- VIN: 1NXBR32E17Z
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC & HE SAID THE GAS CAP WASN'T ON TIGHT ENOUGH. THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. SO THE NEXT STEP WE REPLACED THE GAS CAP & A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON. THE MECHANIC NOW SAYS IT'S THE FUEL TANK NEEDS REPLACED.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- VIN: 1NXBR32E37Z
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: EXCESSIVE RUSTING INCONSISTENT WITH AGING
2007 Toyota Corolla recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2007 Toyota Corolla.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
- Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
- Consequence: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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 SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
- Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
- Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Negative 2007 Toyota Corolla car reviews
Positive 2007 Toyota Corolla car reviews
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I bought this car the same week the 2007 was available. It drives really well, even better than a Yaris. Plus, it's more affordable than a Honda Civic or an Altima. If you're looking for a car that's perfect for your family and commuting to work, this car is amazing! The acceleration is good and the fuel economy is great. If I had to give this car a grade on a scale of 1-10, it would definitely be a 9.8.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my Toyota Corolla. I purchased it back in January of 07 and I have to say, it's been nothing but great! Not only is it excellent on gas, but it's also very easy and comfortable to drive. I drive 17 miles each way to work and my Corolla has been a lifesaver when it comes to saving money on gas.
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Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with this car since I noticed that reviews on this site can be quite varied. Personally, I've had a great experience with it so far. I've driven 62,000 miles without any issues at all! In the city, I get an average of 32 MPG (even with some green light burnouts on my mad dash to work), and on the highway, I usually get around 37 MPG. I do tend to drive a bit aggressively by Corolla standards, but I always make sure to perform the recommended service every 5,000 miles, including more elaborate and expensive service at 30k and 60k. I've already replaced the belt, and while there is a pending engine control module recall, I haven't had any problems yet. Lastly, I replaced the OEM Goodyear Integrity tires at 40k with Michelin HydroEdge, which I highly recommend for this car!
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My parents bought their 07 Corolla brand new from the dealer with only 10 miles on it back in January 2007. We still have this car and it's currently July 2021, so I believe I am qualified to share our experience with you. We have driven this car for easily over 400,000 miles. I don't know the exact number because the odometer stopped at 299,999 miles about 7 years ago, but I'm very confident we are easily over 400k miles on it. The original engine died at 215k miles, but we bought a used engine that allegedly had 110k miles for $700, and spent another $700 for an auto shop to drop the new engine in the Corolla. Aside from tires, oil changes, and transmission drain and refills, we have only had to replace the shocks once, and that was recently (around 350k miles). The catalytic converters have both failed, but that was at 300k miles, so still not bad. Honestly, not many cars can boast about this level of reliability. Never in my life has this little Corolla left us stranded, except when the engine died at 215k miles and once when I killed the battery using the stereo. LOL. Yes, this car is slow, and in a way, it's not the most aesthetically pleasing, but having this car at the end of the day has pulled me through hard times when my Corvette broke down. At a time when my cars wouldn't run and were broken down on jack stands or in the mechanic shop, my parents let me borrow their little bad boy Corolla and it kept running and running, and then running some more. It may not be the car that every little kid aspires to drive when they grow up, but at least it's reliable. If you're thinking about buying this car, just go for it!I want to let you know that while it may not be the most visually appealing car in my opinion, it is definitely reliable and gas efficient. Additionally, it is easy to drive due to the great visibility when switching lanes or using the rearview mirror. Although the speakers may not be the best, overall it's a great car!
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This is a fantastic and reliable vehicle with great gas mileage. In the 4 years that I have owned it, I have never experienced any major issues. The only problem I had was taking it back to the dealership to fix the molding on the roof, which had become unbent.
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Parker Satterfield 2024-11-16
I hope you're doing well! I noticed that you mentioned some concerns about your Corolla CE Automatic's gas mileage and ride quality. While it's great to hear that you're happy with the car overall, I can understand how these issues might be frustrating. Have you considered checking the tire pressure or getting a tune-up to see if that improves the gas mileage? As for the ride quality, it sounds like the back suspension might be a bit stiff, but it's good to hear that the ride is acceptable with a full load. I hope this helps, and please let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you!
Rickie Frami 2024-09-11
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Corolla. For the first year, I absolutely loved how smooth it felt while driving, it was like driving a big car! Unfortunately, something broke and the dealership has been having trouble fixing it. I'm a bit nervous to drive on the interstate now because even small bumps make me feel like I might lose control. At slower speeds, it's not the most comfortable ride unless the road is perfectly smooth. The dealership did replace the front struts, which seemed to help for a day or two. I just wanted to share my experience with you. Take care!
Quentin Christiansen 2024-08-11
Hi there! I can totally relate to your experience with your Corolla. I remember going with my mom when she purchased hers new in '96, and then going with me when I bought mine new 10 years later. As a full-time student and full-time worker, I thought having a new car would mean no mechanical problems. Unfortunately, after the first two years, the car started falling apart. I had to replace the ECU, but the engine problems persisted. I've had some trouble with Toyota's customer service, as they seem to have a 'no code, no problem' policy. They apologize a lot that you 'are having problems', but that's the extent of their customer service. I'm really frustrated that my engine feels like it's about to fall out, and they refuse to acknowledge that their solution to the recall on my car has not solved the problems.
Nolan Ledner 2024-08-04
I purchased this car back in 2007 and unfortunately, it has not lived up to my expectations. I have experienced a few issues with it, such as the windshield leaking twice at 5000 and 10000 miles, and the brake lights going out, which I had to fix at my own expense. Additionally, it started making a strange noise during acceleration, and upon taking it back to the dealership, I was informed that there was a deformed hose leaking from the transmission at only 17000 miles. I also had to take it back at 22000 miles because the glove compartment was falling apart. Most recently, at 42000 miles, the check engine light came on due to the car jerking during acceleration. While there are a few other minor issues, these are the main ones. I am considering taking legal action against Toyota or requesting a refund.
Jean Runolfsson 2024-07-07
I am dissatisfied with the quality of my 2007 Corolla. Despite purchasing the car new from the dealer, I have experienced several issues. The engine computer had to be replaced by the dealer, which is a common problem. Additionally, the automatic transmission still shifts roughly, despite the dealer insisting that it is fine. I have purchased an extended warranty as I anticipate the transmission failing soon. The suspension is also rough, causing me to feel every bump on the road.