Is the 2007 Toyota Camry a bad year?
2,882 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 522, 27× a quiet Camry year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 27× the complaints of a quiet Camry year, spread over 57k–126k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Camry 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 86,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 539 (19%) | 50k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 516 (18%) | 60k–127k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 401 (14%) | 40k–92k miles · around this mileage | — |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 314 (11%) | 53k–130k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical system | 230 (8%) | 50k–120k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Air bags | 137 (5%) | 24k–102k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 80 (3%) | 28k–90k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Fuel system | 62 (2%) | 10k–99k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Stability control | 61 (2%) | 78k–134k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 36 (1%) | 38k–127k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed controlSTANDS OUT | 509 (18%) | 11k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 266 (9%) | 1k–37k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Suspension | 96 (3%) | 29k–65k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Tires | 45 (2%) | 14k–61k miles · mostly behind | — |
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 86,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 2,882 complaints: 271 mention a crash · 64 mention a fire · 138 report an injury · 37 say the car was towed.
9 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Car is burning a quart of oil every 1000-1200 miles, took it to the mechanic and he stated in the long run this can cause the engine to knock and or fail.
2007 Toyota Camry with 2GR-FE V-6 engine had a failed vvti pressure pipe assy. Major oil leak developed which caused a loss of engine oil.
- 2007 Camry has been consuming unreal amount of engine oil. - I took it to the delearship; and they mentioned replacement of pistons will be covered under factory warranty but if the engine is damaged they will not cover it.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 86,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Toyota Camry: 10
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. 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.
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.
These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. This does not meet the standard requirements.
Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 carpet. The accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. If this condition occurs, it may increase the possibility of a crash.
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 proper air bag deployment. This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
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: 183
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Toyota Camry. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to dust or debris buildup…
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
The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Power Window Master Switch Fire
Unwanted acceleration, floor mat
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2006 Camry: 317 complaints, keep it · 2008 Camry: 932 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Toyota Camry a bad year?
2,882 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 522, 27× a quiet Camry year. At 86,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 27× the complaints of a quiet Camry year, spread over 57k–126k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Camry?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: visibility and wipers (539), engine (516), body structure (401), brakes (314), electrical system (230). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 57k–126k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Camry have?
10 recall campaigns list this model year: Seats (NHTSA 16V-396), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 15V-689), Seats (NHTSA 14V-743), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 12V-491) and more. 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.