Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Corolla has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 835 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V627000 Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V285000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V286000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V384000 ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 436 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 95 complaints
- Electrical System 89 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 68 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
Of the 835 complaints on file, 129 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 835 complaints, owners report 84 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Corolla has a mixed reliability profile with significant airbag recall issues and complaints regarding vehicle speed control and electrical systems. However, its mechanical components like the engine and powertrain generally hold up well, contributing to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 100,000–140,000 miles | $250–$600 | very common |
| Engine control module | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 changes
- Inspect brake pads and rotors
- Replace air filter
- Check and rotate tires
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Check engine light issues
- Unresponsive throttle
- Erratic speed control incidents
- Frequent electrical faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Corolla at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.