2007 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2007 Toyota Camry has 3,616 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and speed control / throttle. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
3,616
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
315
Complaints citing a crash
72
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 739 | 20% |
| Speed control / throttle | 683 | 19% |
| Visibility / wipers | 581 | 16% |
| Body structure | 459 | 13% |
| Engine | 416 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 290 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 282 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 274 | 8% |
2007 Toyota Camry recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V096000 | Apr 3, 2006 | Air bags | On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for… |
| 07E082000 | Sep 26, 2007 | Equipment | Certain all weather floor mats (awfm) specifically sold as an optional accessory for use on the 2007 and 2008 model year lexus es350 and Toyota Camry vehicles. The awfm includes two grommet holes and retaining hooks (clips) to secure the mat to the vehicle's… |
| 09V388000 | Oct 5, 2009 | Speed control / throttle — 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. |
| 10V017000 | Jan 21, 2010 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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… |
| 12V491000 | Oct 10, 2012 | Visibility / wipers — 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… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | 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,… |
| 15V689000 | Oct 22, 2015 | Visibility / wipers — 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… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | 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… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Camry years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Camry analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 721 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2006 | 435 | 5 | Speed control / throttle | Solid |
| 2007 (this page) | 3,616 | 10 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 1,178 | 8 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2009 | 1,413 | 10 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2007 Toyota Camry on the used market
- 159 of 783 2007 Toyota Camry listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2007 Toyota Camry
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2007 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Camry has 3,616 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and speed control / throttle. Compared with nearby Camry model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Camry are service brakes (739), speed control / throttle (683), visibility / wipers (581), body structure (459). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Camry, including 06V096000 (air bags) and 07E082000 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Toyota Camry compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 435 complaints and 5 recalls (solid); the 2008 has 1,178 complaints and 8 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 3,616 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Toyota Camry?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.