2007 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine
  22
• Exhaust system
  1
• Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2733%
• 25k–50k
  2430%
• 50k–75k
  1721%
• 75k–100k
  56%
• 100k–150k
  79%
• 150k+
  11%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 vehicle was not repaired. The very next day, the contact was driving at unknown speeds when the vehicle abnormally accelerated approximately twelve feet into a tree and continued to accelerate thereafter. The contact sustained injuries to the neck. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted where he was awaiting assistance. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated on its own in traffic. The contact placed the vehicle in park, shut off, and restarted the engine. Afterwards, the contact was able to drive home safely. Also, while driving 20-40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Toyota marietta (750 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that a computer update needed to be performed. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost because the VIN was not included in a recall; however, the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

This happened about four weeks apart with two different drivers under similar conditions. We were slowing to stop at a stop sign traveling 5-10 MPH and when we applied the brake, the engine reved up. When it happened to me the the car wouldn't stop when I applied the brake so I put the car into neutral and thus avoided hitting car ahead of me. I took the vehicle to my local Toyota dealer. They had it for a day and half and said they could find nothing wrong. They said I should remove my after market car mat ( which I have) and suggested that both drivers had applied the brake and accelorator at the same time. I think this is highly unlikely as my foot isn't wide enough to do both unless my foot is nearly off the brake. The car mat in question has been the car for 6 plus years and is a custom made one which does not slip.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hard shifting with the check engine warning light illuminated, prior to the vehicle inadvertently shutting off. On another occasion while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut-off without warning. The vehicle was towed off the free way. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number as a possible cause for the failure. 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact was also informed of NHTSA campaign number: 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not available to verify if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the dealer stated that the vehicle did not need the recall performed. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the engine. As a result, the vehicle rolled over and crashed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the eyes and chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Looked up a recall on the emc of 2007 Toyota corollas. My car was rear ended on 12/31/2014. Ever since, my car has been having electrical problems. My radiator fan is not working and had to be hot wired by a mechanic for it to stay on while running. My ac is not working, my shifter is stuck in park which is caused by a bad solenoid. I have had it inspected for over 8 hours by certified mechanics at midas, and they couldn't fix it. They said that every test they did was reading that nothing was wrong but my ac and radiator fan and solenoid are not working. My car stalls out occasionally, it wont start sometimes, and it is idling louder than before.

Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla le. While driving at speeds of less than 25 MPH the vehicle stalled and the driver was able to restart the vehicle and drive home safely. The next day, the vehicle stalled again. Within 20 minutes, he was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Within minutes, he was notified by the fire department that the vehicle was on fire. The front end of the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire; however, the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was unable to speak with Toyota of America. The failure and current mileages were under 14,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sputtered, hesitated to accelerate, and the check engine indicator displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ECM was faulty and needed to be replaced. Savannah Toyota (11101 abercorn st, savannah, ga) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V384000(engine, engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While driving at any speed, the rpms dropped below 1,000 when the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle shut off and the engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed as (p0171, system too lean bank 1). The exhaust manifold gaskets were replaced, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

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