CarComplaints.com Notes: Beware of the NHTSA complaint data for the 2007 Corolla. It is almost certainly misleading.
The problem with NHTSA data for the 2007 Corolla is that for months on end, the news media repeatedly told the public that several Toyota models have an unintended acceleration defect, & to go to safercar.gov (the NHTSA's website) to file a complaint.
So, the NHTSA received a disproportionate number of complaints about Toyota unintended acceleration issues because of the national news media attention, to the point where now the NHTSA data is unreliable taken in context with any other vehicle that did not receive national news attention.
CarComplaints.com typically receives more complaints per day about vehicles than the NHTSA does, but the news media did not repeatedly say "go to CarComplaints.com to report your Toyota acceleration problems" like they did about the NHTSA -- so although we have less complaint data than the NHTSA for the 2007 Corolla, our data for the Corolla is a far more statistically accurate representation of the Corolla's reliability than what the NHTSA data shows.
I have had a dash mat on the dashboard ever since I received the car. When talking to friends who have other brands of car the same age and type of storage, their cars are fine. Mine is terrible and is getting worse. I would have thought the dashboard would be made of material to withstand the head of the sun. I have tinted window to reduce the heat as well. I am disappointed with this fault in the car. I would not recommend my friends purchase a Toyota if this is the state of the car after 10 years.
"My dash appears to be melting." According to mechanics, the repair can be costly and up to $2,000 to replace. There are dashboard mats available, but Ingram isn't sure the quick fix is worth it. He said if you think your vehicle may have the problem, head to the dealership.
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I have had a dash mat on the dashboard ever since I received the car. When talking to friends who have other brands of car the same age and type of storage, their cars are fine. Mine is terrible and is getting worse. I would have thought the dashboard would be made of material to withstand the head of the sun. I have tinted window to reduce the heat as well. I am disappointed with this fault in the car. I would not recommend my friends purchase a Toyota if this is the state of the car after 10 years.
- lcorn1lc, Mackay, Australia