Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Camry has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,888 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E082000 ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 510 complaints
- Structure 403 complaints
- Engine 377 complaints
- Visibility 323 complaints
- Power Train 266 complaints
- Unknown or Other 242 complaints
Of the 2,888 complaints on file, 271 report a crash and 64 a fire; across all 2,888 complaints, owners report 180 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Camry has faced issues primarily related to vehicle speed control and structural integrity. The recalls highlight concerns with seat heaters, power windows, and accelerator pedals that could impact safety. Despite these, the model remains popular for its reliability and affordability, influencing an average overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| accelerator pedal | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| power window switch | 45,000–75,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| structural components | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine components | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Accelerator pedal sticking
- Unresponsive power windows
- Structural creaks and noises
- Engine knocking or rough idle
- Flickering or dimming lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.