Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid a bad year?
601 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry Hybrid years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid are in line with other Camry Hybrid years. Brakes, speed control and stability control stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Camry Hybrid owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 101,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 421 (70%) | 77k–130k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 160 (27%) | 68k–118k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 114 (19%) | 86k–140k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 46 (8%) | 68k–130k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Engine | 42 (7%) | 81k–135k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Steering | 28 (5%) | 61k–108k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Visibility and wipers | 34 (6%) | 50k–90k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 30 (5%) | 50k–100k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 9 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 7 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 6 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 6 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 101,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 601 complaints: 31 mention a crash · 7 mention a fire · 14 report an injury · 5 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Dec 2021.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
On august 10, 2012, I was driving my Toyota Camry hybrid 2007 on the freeway at 55 MPH and it started slow down.
Problem started with a clicking noise under the hood, near the engine and brakes that were crunching when slowing down or stopping.
On 20 march 2015, while starting the car, a warning indicator showed up on my instrument panel. The indicator stated ( Check hybrid system.....vsc system ).
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 101,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 3
During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. 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.
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. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
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. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 114
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of acceleration, potential rough engine idle, and possible engine stall condition while the vehicle is stopped
In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block
There has been some concern with 3 Piece Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines
Due to debris or dust build up in HV battery cooling fan, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will be on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A80 or P0A7F
NHTSA defect investigations: 4
Pedestrian alert sounds
Brake Actuator malfunction
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Neighbouring years
2008 Camry Hybrid: 162 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid a bad year?
601 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry Hybrid years. At 101,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: brakes (421), speed control (160), stability control (114), electrical system (46), engine (42).
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 15V-689), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 12V-491), Speed control (NHTSA 09V-388). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.