2007 Toyota Corolla reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Toyota Corolla — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 983
- 25 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 420 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 165 reported crashes · 107 injuries · 4 deaths · 10 fires
What owners report fails — 2007 Toyota Corolla
- AIR BAGS 420
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 91
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 45
- STEERING 42
6 recalls on record for the 2007 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA 19V627000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- NHTSA 19V741000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 15V285000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
- NHTSA 15V286000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
- NHTSA 10V036000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Toyota Corolla units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla reliable?
NHTSA has 983 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Toyota Corolla and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (420 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Toyota Corolla units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Corolla?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (420), vehicle speed control (91), electrical system (81), engine and engine cooling (45). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Toyota Corolla?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.