Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving, the front low-beam headlights were very dim while activated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that it was a common failure due to the material used to design the headlight housings. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that the dealer technician would have to remove the entire bumper in order to sand and clean the interior of the headlights.
I was driving my car when suddenly the speedometer started going from 0-60 back and forth, the rpms was all over the place, the brake light came on and stayed on and the lights was going from bright to dim, there was a couple more lights aluminized on my dash. After googling the problem that nearly caused me and my children to crash, there is so many people affected by this same problem in the 2007 toyota camry. Why hasn't this been recalled or class auctioned. Also my dash board is sticky like tar.
Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are not bright no matter if i change the bulb or the actual headlight
The quality of low beam lights for night driving is insufficient for driving. I have complained to my Toyota dealership in baytown tx and their recommendations of cleaning the lenses and replacing the bulbs has had no effect. High beams work fine. My first complaint was in 2008 and every time I brought the car in for maintenance, etc. Maintenance. I'm afraid for my life at night when it is inconvenient to use my high beams. For courtesy sake my spouse refuses to use the high beams on the numerous farm market roads we drive at night but I am in the passenger seat where the black horse or cow or god forbid a person will emerge. My spouse and sons all agree it's a major problem. Please help me.I would get rid of my Camry but I am still waiting for the dash recall to happen. Toyota is impossible to deal with. I don't know how I can provide pictures of the inferior low beam lighting. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift from park into reverse until after several attempts. The failure recurred numerous times. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to start and the battery was replaced, but the failure persisted. An independent mechanic replaced the brake stop light switch, but the vehicle began to emit smoke. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Horrible low-beam lighting. Toyota response is "give me over $1,000 and we will replace fixtures". I have owned many cars in the last 54 years (one for 18 yrs) and never had headlight problems. Toyota ought to be embarrassed into at least replacing them at cost. I'm guessing the coating on the lens is defective because nothing else has corrected the problem.
The ABS and brake lights are on and the speedometor keeps going out. Skid control ECU code ABS actuator will need replace.when car on road and it happen -not safe,put me on dangeros position. Later,I discovered similar problem drivers have and was recall on Toyota hybrid 2007 ,but not on regular Camry 2007.
The low beam headlights have a near 0% effectiveness. I leave the headlight switch in the "always on" position, but at night I often have to switch the headlights off and then back on to verify they are on. When they are on at night, the headlights are at near 0% effectiveness.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight had become abnormally hazy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the repair kit that would be utilized on his vehicle would require repairing both headlights as opposed to just the one faulty headlight. Both headlights were buffed and sanded. The contact stated that the headlights were excessively bright and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer sanded and buffed the headlights a second time and recoated them with plastic but to no avail. The entire headlight was then replaced but the failure persisted. The contact called the manufacturer but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not further repaired. The contact expressed that he did not feel secure driving the vehicle at night. …
The dashboard of my Toyota is falling apart. It is a safety hazard as it contains the passenger air bag. Additionally, the glare caused by the shine is very distracting both day and night as sunlight and lights reflect and blind the driver. I believe warranties should cover anything that is a defective part and that's what this is, a defective part, if a part is defective when you manufacturer the car or whether it fails within warranty or out of warranty it shouldn't make any difference." I and other drivers feel the defect is unsafe, and shine a light on the issue with videos taken from their point of view. Now we've learned the safety issues May go even deeper. "because this dashboard has the airbag inside on the passenger side I wouldn't feel safe in a car that had a cracked dash," explained [redacted]. …
Headlight complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the lights of the 2007 Toyota Camry, 1% of the model year's 2,888 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Camry headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2007 Toyota Camry, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Camry headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.