2007 Toyota Corolla

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 836 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 6 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
46,900 milesMedian miles at failure

417 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 30,000–40,000 miles.

Most common 2007 Toyota Corolla problems

425 of the 836 complaints (51%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags414
37037
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration81
39019
Electrical System64
121
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine35
020
Steering32
1203
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine · engine20
010
Engine20
101
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes16
705
Unknown or Other11
300
Power Train · transmission11
100

2007 Toyota Corolla airbags problems

51% of all complaints

425 of the 836 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash8% · 32
  • shows an airbag warning light7% · 29
  • sets off warning lights on the dash4% · 18

Share of the 425 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
87,000 mi
median of 85 reports
Peak year of filing
2015
227 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
45 · 0 · 44
in these complaints
“The contact's roommate owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while at 62 MPH, a deer inadvertently crashed on the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated they veered to the side of the road. A police report was filed.”
Owner complaint, filed Oct 28, 2021
“The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while sitting in their vehicle parked, the passenger air bag exploded independently. The contact confimed that there was no impact for the air bag to explode and there were no warning lights at the time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired the passenger air bag.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 1, 2021 at 150,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 18 complaints, 2 about the airbags'072008: 17 complaints, 2 about the airbags2009: 37 complaints, 6 about the airbags'092010: 191 complaints, 2 about the airbags2011: 36 complaints, 4 about the airbags'112012: 24 complaints, 6 about the airbags2013: 24 complaints, 2 about the airbags'132014: 22 complaints, 7 about the airbags2015: 244 complaints, 227 about the airbags'152016: 139 complaints, 127 about the airbags2017: 22 complaints, 16 about the airbags'172018: 13 complaints, 7 about the airbags2019: 17 complaints, 8 about the airbags'192020: 9 complaints, 4 about the airbags2021: 9 complaints, 2 about the airbags'212022: 5 complaints, 1 about the airbags2023: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbags'232024: 3 complaints, 1 about the airbags2025: 4 complaints, 0 about the airbags'252026: 1 complaints, 1 about the airbagsRecall 10V036000 (equipment)Recall 10V384000 (engine)Recall 15V286000 (airbags)Recall 15V285000 (airbags)Recall 19V627000 (airbags)Recall 19V741000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation DP14003
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2007 Corolla peaked in 2015, with 244 filed that year. Owners had filed 34 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 15V286000 in May 2015; 391 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V741000
Filed Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V627000
Filed Aug 28, 2019229,460 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.

Air Bags15V286000
Filed May 13, 20151,069,055 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.

Air Bags15V285000
Filed May 13, 20151,973,468 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Pontiac owners may call 1-800-762-2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V-312 in its entirety.

Engine and Engine Cooling10V384000
Filed Aug 26, 20101,128,659 vehiclesToyota Motor North America, Inc.

Defect. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

Risk. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Equipment › Other › Labels10V036000
Filed Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Defect. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2007 Corolla.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Low-speed surgingDefect petition DP14003Closed
Opened Sep 19, 2014Closed Apr 29, 2015throttle and acceleration

The Agency received a petition on September 11, 2014 requesting an investigation into, low-speed surging in the 2006-2010 Toyota Corolla [vehicles] with ETCS-i, in which the brakes fail to stop the vehicle in time to prevent a crash.NHTSA conducted a technical review of the material cited and provided by the petitioner, material Toyota submitted in response to a NHTSA formal request, interviews with complainants and manufacturer representatives, as well as the results of testing of the complaint vehicle.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources, agency priorities, and the …

Engine StallEngineering analysis EA10006Closed
Opened Aug 18, 2010Closed Sep 16, 2010Led to recall 10V384000engine

On August 26, 2010, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding problems with Engine Control Modules that could result in engine stall while driving in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2008 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive and manufactured between April 19, 2004 and January 2, 2008.Toyota's report indicated that cracks may develop at certain solder point or on varistors on the ECMs.According to Toyota, such cracks generally resulted in engine …

Technical service bulletins

143 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Corolla. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 41body and frame 29electrical system 14engine 13airbags 9transmission 8tires 7brakes 6
ProductService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 25, 2024airbags

DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause serious INJURY or DEATH. ? Added Dealer Procedures for Do No Drive Advisory ? Updated BEC contact information ? Revised Warranty Claim Filing Instructions to streamline customer …

Support DivisionService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 25, 2024airbags

DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause serious INJURY or DEATH. ? Added Dealer Procedures for Do No Drive Advisory ? Updated BEC contact information ? Revised Warranty Claim Filing Instructions to streamline customer …

T-SB-0094-21 RevService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 23, 2022airbags

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service …

22TE04 - TakataService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 28, 2022airbags

CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with …

Takata CSP CoverService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 28, 2022airbags

CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022

Toyota Safety ReService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 17, 2021airbags

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

Showing the newest 6 of 9 bulletins about the airbags, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Jul 3, 2026FL

Air bag lights is on all the time, tried to re-attached the connection under passenger seat still same issue

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed Nov 25, 2025195,000 milesCA

Odometer Fraud. The contact's aunt purchased a 2007 Toyota Corolla. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 180,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 195,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 12, 2025KS

I was driving down the street and all of a sudden I couldn't accelerate. I pulled over and I turned off the car and then tried restarting it but it wouldn't. It said on the gear shift it was in park, but come to find out, my gear shift bushing broke while I was driving. I KNOW I'm not the only driver this has happened to either in the year, make and model.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jun 17, 2025PA

Uncontrolled maximum acceleration after shifting into gear. Occurred after shifting gears such as parking. It represents a definite safety issue. There is no warning of occurrence. It has happened about 6 times in the past 4 years. I do not drive often. I contacted Toyota who referred me to the dealer. I had it checked by the Toyota dealer, who denied there is a problem. I would welcome a independent inspection. I have notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in April but have heard nothing from them since.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Apr 1, 202523,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an intermittent unintended acceleration without the accelerator pedal being depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle was able to be stopped. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but no cause for the failure was found. The dealer replaced the floor mats. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

SuspensionCrash
Filed Aug 30, 2024CA

Me chocaron mi carro lo lleve para que me lo arreglaran y se lo llevaron alos angeles ca me dieron una direccion donde dicen que lo tienen esta en una casa abandonada [XXX] pero tengo miedo arrimarme ya que temo por mi seguridad INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service BrakesCrash
Filed May 26, 2024MA

The car wouldn’t break a few months back causing it to smash into the person infront of me ever since then and getting repaired nothing has fixed it.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 30, 2024WA

Airbag light appeared on 1/29/24 next to engine light.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Jun 8, 2023120,000 milesMA

The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that she came to a complete stop at a traffic light, and when she lifted her foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle sporadically accelerated. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. A police report was not filled. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Engine
Filed Mar 23, 2022GA

The ECM is bad. Shuts off when driving or will not start for hours after you drive for a while and shut off.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 11, 2022PA

I saw that there is a recall on some of these vehicles for losing power while driving. This had happened to my car a couple times

Power Train
Filed Jan 20, 2022WI

Bought this vehicle with 112000 on it transmission went out 127000 with no warning

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 19, 2022CO

The contact's mother owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at approximately 35 - 45 MPH, she rear-ended another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's mother was transported by ambulance to the hospital with a broken vertebra and fractured sternum. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 2, 2022FL

I received a notification that our car had been recalled, so I made an appointment with Deluca Toyota in Ocala to have the recalled items only fixed. After they had the call for an hour and a half they tried to force me to have the Serpentine belt replaced. We just had the serpentine belt replaced a few thousand miles ago and it was fine when we brought our car in for an airbag recall. They didn't fix the airbag, because we wouldn't pay for them to replace our serpentine belt....that does not need to be replaced again this soon. Serpentine belts last about 100,000 miles so at 2-3 thousand miles it is fine. Toyota is a bunch of lying thieves.

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Oct 28, 2021WI

The contact's roommate owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while at 62 MPH, a deer inadvertently crashed on the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated they veered to the side of the road. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical assistance the next day and was advised she sustained seat belt burns on the chest and knee injuries. The contact's roommate sustained neck injuries and sought medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Sep 1, 2021150,000 milesWI

The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while sitting in their vehicle parked, the passenger air bag exploded independently. The contact confimed that there was no impact for the air bag to explode and there were no warning lights at the time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired the passenger air bag. However, a month later the contact was at a stoplight when the vehicle behind rear-ended the vehicle and caused the contact to rear the vehicle in front of them. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head hit the steering wheel, which caused injuries to their head, neck, and back. Medical treatment was at the scene and took the contact to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by an independent mechanic and then towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact's concern was that after doing some research they found out their vehicle had an open recall for the frontal air bags NHTSA Campaign Number: 19v741000 (Air Bags) that they believe their local dealer was aware of the recall but never informed which caused the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 150,000.

Engine
Filed Aug 29, 2021PR

Catalitic

Seat Belts
Filed Jun 3, 2021NM

My car's all seatbelts not retracting properly, especially the both rare belts. Needs to fix immediately.

Seat Belts
Filed May 28, 2021NM

Rare Left, Right and central seat belts are loose. Not working.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Apr 27, 202160,000 milesNY

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.

Wheels
Filed Apr 8, 2021100 milesMA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD THE HUBCAPS REPLACED AROUND 10 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER PARKWAY TOYOTA OF BOSTON (1605 VFW PKWY, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132: (617) 865-8466) AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 10, 2021114,000 milesFL

SUNROOF FLEW OFF DRIVE ON TURNPIKE

Electrical System
Filed Jan 8, 2021130,000 milesMO

STARTED CAR THIS MORNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO PARTS STORE AND HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND FOUND CODES (P2401, P043E, P043F, P2402, P2419) EVERYTHING I HAVE RESEARCHED COMES BACK TO EVAP CANISTER FAILURE, AND POSSIBLE WIRING FAILURE. MORE RESEARCH SHOWS THESE ISSUES CAUSING PEOPLE GETTING STRANDED AND OTHERS WITH NO PROBLEM OTHER THEN LIGHT, AND OTHERS WITH A STRONG GAS SMELL. IF THIS CAUSES A GAS SMELL, THEN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD IS FORMED.

Engine
Filed Dec 20, 2020FL

THREE YEARS AFTER BUYING NEW CAR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, GOT IT CHECKED AT DEALER WAS TOLD IT'S P0741. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THERE WAS "NO RECALL AND IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT." I ASKED WHAT IT WAS, WAS TOLD IT'S CONVERTER, BUT NOT TO WORRY IF NO PROBLEMS. I'VE TRIED CALLING TOYOTA FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, TO NO AVAIL. I STILL OWN MY COROLLA AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. .... GLAD I FOUND THIS WEBSITE.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 11, 2020178,000 milesOK

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC & HE SAID THE GAS CAP WASN'T ON TIGHT ENOUGH. THAT WORKED FOR A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. SO THE NEXT STEP WE REPLACED THE GAS CAP & A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON. THE MECHANIC NOW SAYS IT'S THE FUEL TANK NEEDS REPLACED.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 27, 202050,000 milesNC

EXCESSIVE RUSTING INCONSISTENT WITH AGING

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash1 injured
Filed May 28, 2020100,000 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND DROVE INTO THE STREET BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TREE AND BUSHES. DURING CRASH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND HER TORSO WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Wheels
Filed May 27, 2020170,000 milesKS

DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED EVERY YEAR. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2015. THEY WILL NOT EVEN LAST FULL YEAR. NOW AS OF CURRENT 5/27/2020 TODAY HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING AGAIN. THIS RIDICULOUS. HAS COST LOTS OF MONEY. MAYBE SOMEBODY SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. STARTS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AT 35MPH AND CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER LONGER YOU DRIVE IT. BUT IT DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN YOU ARE STOPPED. *TR

Air Bags
Filed May 22, 2020PA

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMERED WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SAME AIRBAG RECALL WAS PERFORMED TWICE. *JS

Air Bags
Filed Mar 11, 2020AZ

LETTER ADDRESSED TO PRESIDENT TRUMP EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH AIR BAG RECALL FOR 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURE. THE AIRBAG WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN, RECENTLY. THE DEALER DECLINED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS DUE TO PREVIOUSLY BEING REPAIRED. *JS

Air Bags
Filed Feb 11, 2020VA

SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR I HAD AN ISSUES. I HAVE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE. IT USED TO BLOW THREW BRAKE PADS UNTIL I PAID TO HAVE THAT REPAIRED. OIL CONSUMPTION WAS A QUART NOW MY PISTON ISN'T WORKING. I CALLED TOYOTA EVEN ABOUT SAFETY BAG RECALL WHICH NEVER GOT FIXED. I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON MY CAR AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. WHEN I TOLD ABOUT AIR BAG RECALL I SAW ON THE NEWS I WAS TOLD THEY WILL BE SENDING ALL THE INFORMATION IN THE MAIL. IT NEVER CAME. I WOULD LIKE HAVE MY MONEY BACK. THE COST OF REPAIRS. I HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT TOYOTA. THIS HAS BEEN UNFAIR NOT LETTING YOUR CUSTOMER RECEIVE THE REPAIRS DUE TO THEM FOR INSTALLING FAULTY PARTS. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING AND NOW I NEED TO GET A NEW PISTON. 02/082020

Air BagsCrash1 injured1 killed
Filed Jan 30, 2020TX

ON 01-22-20, IN AUSTIN TEXAS MY DAUGHTER, [XXX], WAS KILLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE HEAD ON COLLISION WAS DRIVING A 1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP. WHEN THE VEHICLES COLLIDED MY DAUGHTER WAS KILLED BECAUSE SHE WAS PINNED AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL, UNFORTUNATELY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SAVE HER. THE OTHER DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERE FACIAL INJURIES. WHY DIDN'T HER AIRBAGS DEPLOY? WHY DID HER 2007 TOYOTA HAVE A HIGH SAFETY RATING BUT YET SHE WAS PINNED BE HER STEERING WHEEL? *TR*DT *TP*DT 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *DT*JB

Engine
Filed Dec 20, 2019200,000 milesGA

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.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 17, 2019160,000 milesNC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, HEAD, AND BACK. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. AFTER THE CRASH, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 14, 2019NC

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, IT IS MORE LIKE A QUESTION ABOUT MY CONCERN ABOUT A COMMON MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. I DO NOT HAVE SERIOUS ISSUE AT THIS TIME BUT I GOT SOME ALARMING SIGN ON MY VEHICLE THAT I AM AFRAID IT COMES BACK. I HAVE NOTICED TONS OF COMPLAINT ONLINE ABOUT TOYOTA COROLLA 2007 GIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH THE CODE P0741, YOU CAN ALREADY FIND IT ONLINE AND MANY OF THE OWNER SEEMS TO BE FRUSTRATED ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IN MANY CASES CAR DOES NOT HAVE ANY ISSUE BUT THE LIGHT COMES AND GO, SPECIALLY WITH THE S MODEL. IT INCLUDES CARS WITH 50,000 MILES AND ABOVE. THE NUMBER OF CASES SEEMS TO BE SIGNIFICANT AND TOYOTA DEALERS SEEM TO OFFER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE PRICE OF THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR 2005 AND 006 COROLLA FOR COMPUTER CHANGE WITH SIMILAR ERROR CODE BUT WITH THIS HIGH NUMBER OF COMPLAINT, I COULD NOT FIND ANY RECALL FOR COROLLA 2007. THE CODE IS MOST OFTEN READ AS SOLENOID ISSUE WHILE TOYOTA DEALERS SUGGESTED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION IN ALL CASES(BASED ON REVIEWS). I BELIEVE YOU MAY NEED TO LOOK INTO IT AS IT IS QUIET FREQUENT AND MAY CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMPUTER OR ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. (BUT TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION GENERALLY COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ISSUE ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAYS) PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT YOUR OPINION ON THIS MATTER. (I THOUGHT MAYBE YOU ARE ALSO INVESTIGATING A COMMON MANUFACTURER DEFECT, I WAS NOT SURE WHERE I SHOULD REPORT THIS MATTER) THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATIO

Air Bags
Filed Dec 14, 2019CA

MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD WILL NOT TURN OFF. EVEN AFTER RESET IT STILL COMES BACK

Air Bags
Filed Nov 19, 2019HI

THIS CAR HAD BEEN RECALLED TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG ISSUE THEN AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS THE SRS .OR AIRBAG IS NOT SHOWING OFF AND A LIGHT INDICATOR THAT THE AIRBAG IS NOT READY ANYTIME . THE SERVICE WAS DONE BY TOYOTA MAUI KAHULUI BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS NOT FIX .THIS IS UNSAFE CONDITION

Power Train
Filed Nov 6, 2019150,000 milesTX

THE TRANSMISSION WONT SHIFT RIGHT AND WONT ALLOW ME TO GO ON THE HIGH WAY

Air Bags
Filed Oct 19, 2019TX

A/C BLOWS HOT ON DRIVER SIDE AND COLD ON PASSENGER SIDE UNTIL IT CUTS OF AND BLOWS ONLY HOT AIR. ALSO FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY. FINALLY ITS UNDER RECALL FOR TAKATA AIRBAGS.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 4, 2019CA

I RECEIVED RECALL FOR MY CAR FROM TOYOTA, AFTER REPAIR NOW AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING IN MY DASH BOARD .BEFORE RECALL REPAIR EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.THAN I CONTACT WITH REPAIR FACILITY OF TOYOTA (HAMER TOYOTA) THEY TOLD ME THIS ISSUE IS NOT DUE TO REPAIR.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 31, 2019IL

WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT UP FRONT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT SAY ON. THE CAR DEALER AT LAST RECALL TOLD ME NOT TO LET ANYONE SIT IN FRONT SEAT BECAUSE OF THIS. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. THANKS

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 23, 2019CA

TAKATA RECALL THE PROBLEM ON THIS CAR IS THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING I WANT TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE CAR IS RUNNING BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC SHOP AND THEY TOLD US, IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 31, 2019180,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MILD HEAD INJURY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Unknown or OtherCrash
Filed Jul 29, 2019100,000 milesWI

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOTALLED IN AN ACCIDENT AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OFF THE RECALL LIST.

Engine
Filed Jun 10, 201968,000 milesIL

OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP WHICH CAUSED 1ST CYLINDER PISTON TO BREAK CAUSING TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND ENGINE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY HAD 68,000 MILES. SAW A WHITE PLUME OF SMOKE AND ENGINE DIED. CAR REQUIRED TOWING TO AUTO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM.

Engine
Filed May 15, 201972,000 milesGA

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, (470) 938-8436) 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.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 11, 2019187,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAR SPOT (5959 BOULDER HWY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89122, (702) 454-4500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 13, 201973,000 milesFL

TAKATA RECALL, EL CARRO FUE COMPRADO EN LA FLORIDA Y TRADO A HONDURAS, TEGUCIGALPA, HUBO UN PROBLEMA CON LA BOLSA, EST EXPLOTADA Y PARECER MI VEHCULO DEBI SER RETIRADO SEGN LA INFORMACIN QUE VEO, POR LO CUAL QUIERO PEDIR AYUDA DE USTEDES CON VER SI LA CONCESIONARIA DE HONDURAS DE TOYOTA, ME SOLUCIONA MI PROBLEMA DE LAS BOLSAS DE AIRE E IGUAL A HACERLE UN CHEQUE DEL MOTOR POR CAUSAS DE APAGONES INESPERADOS MIENTRAS CRCULO.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 8, 201984,500 milesNC

I HAD JUST STARTED THE CAR UP AND WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT.THE CAR EXCELERATED ON ITS OWN .I COULD NOT CONTROL THE SPEED AND IT DID NOT RESPOND TO MY TRYING TO BREAK. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO REGAIN CONTROL.I MISSED HTITING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PEOPLE WALKING IN THE PARKING LOT. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED TECHNICIAN SUGGESTED THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT. . TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED WITH GASKET AND PERFORMED RELEARN. TOTAL COST $619.50 JAN .2 2019

Engine
Filed Dec 1, 201844,000 milesFL

VEHICLE WAS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF NOT WANTING TO START, WHEN DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR IS DRIVEABLE BUT IS BECOMING SOMEWHAT ROUGH ESPECIALLY WHEN IDLING AT LIGHT OR STOP. TOOK CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SHOWING UP AS BEING DEFECTIVE OR BAD. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 44K MILES.

Complaints 1-50 of 836, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2009
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202618100Routine
202531010Routine
202466201Fatalities reported
202374320Routine
2022102000Routine
2021188120Routine
2020311311Fatalities reported
2019205511Fatalities reported
2018136351Fatalities reported
2017178310Routine
2016215120High concern
2015220110High concern
2014271231Fatalities reported
2013201510Above average
2012446510Above average
2011584920Above average
20101,24417100High concern
20091,45913122Fatalities reported
2008314611Fatalities reported
2007 — this page836673Fatalities reported
20068401080High concern
20058541041Fatalities reported
20044771334Fatalities reported
20037211391Fatalities reported
2002117510Routine
2001133430Routine
2000145531Fatalities reported
1999155450Routine
1998225480Above average
1997135650Routine
19961296130Routine
19951767121Fatalities reported
1994172851Fatalities reported
1993130651Fatalities reported
199263230Routine
199171130Routine
199027100Routine

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2007 Toyota Corolla: questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Corolla years to avoid: owners filed 836 complaints, 4.4 times as many as a typical Corolla year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (51%).

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Toyota Corolla?

The airbags: 425 of the 836 complaints (51%) are about it. Owners most often say it did not deploy its airbags in a crash (8%), shows an airbag warning light (7%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (4%). The typical report comes at 87,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Corolla have?

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Oct 17, 2019. The largest, 15V285000, covered 1,973,468 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Corolla problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 46,900 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 87,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Toyota Corolla?

Yes, 3 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Toyota Corolla?

The manufacturer filed 143 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the body and frame (29), the electrical system (14) and the engine (13). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

3 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 17, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.