2007 Toyota Corolla engine problems
102 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 Toyota Corolla, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 102 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 82 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 27 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 82 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated while attempting to park with the brake depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was able to stop the unintended acceleration and when parking the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure but advised the unintended acceleration was caused by the throttle body control motor.
The engine warning lamp is illuminated, the engine does not always start, the engine shuts off while the vehicle is being driven.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 439 complaints
- Cruise control 95 complaints
- Electrical system 89 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints