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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
41 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
39 / 2
Average Mileage:
18,453 miles

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2007 Toyota Corolla seat belts / air bags problems

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2007 Toyota Corolla Owner Comments (Page 3 of 21)

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problem #380

Dec 072016

Corolla

  • 69,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After nearly 2 months that Toyota replaced the inflator, the light of my airbag comes on, called toota headquarters, they refer me to my local dealer which they said is not related to the recalled, how do I know is not related?

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #379

Feb 212012

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle was purchased brand new in 2007. Two months after the vehicle was purchased, the factory alarm system engaged intermittently. The dealer repaired the alarm failure. In September of 2011, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On February 21, 2012, a warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backwards without warning while parked. The dealer test drove the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The dealer produced a failure code detected for the torque converter clutch lock up and recommended that the transmission assembly be replaced. On February 24, 2012, an ECM recall repair was performed. Also in 2012, the contact noticed rust on the hood of the vehicle and small white circles (the size of basketballs) on the rear bumper and trunk. Two years later, leopard like spots were present on the roof of the vehicle. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the defects. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer in December of 2016 for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that there were only paint chips on the vehicle and failed to include the extensive amount of rust on the roof. The service manager informed the contact that they would use oxidation on the vehicle regarding the rust. The manufacturer stated that the paint used on the vehicle was environmentally safe. In addition, the contact received a recall notice for the air bags. It was unknown if the notice pertained to the passenger or driver side air bag. The NHTSA campaign numbers and failure mileage were not provided. The VIN was invalid.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #378

Nov 222016

Corolla

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. After starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy inadvertently due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #377

Oct 312016

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

problem #376

Oct 062016

Corolla

  • miles
"takata recall" I took my 2007 Toyota Corolla in for the air bag recall to centennial Toyota in las vegas, nv, the service agent let me know the air bag indicator light still remained on after the recall service was completed. A $ 150 diagnostic charge was going to be applied to find what else be wrong with the safety equipment on the Corolla. I made contact with Toyota corporation to explain the dilemma.(800) 331-4331 I spoke with kristina and was informed that recall situation has been fix and if I wanted to know what other safety issues I might be having with the air bag indicator light being on, I would have to pay for it.. I will get the diagnostic done, and report the other failed safety devices not covered by recall.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #375

Apr 252016

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall I brought our 2007 Corolla into pauly Toyota in crystal lake Illinois on April 25, 2016 because they received the replacement part for the recall. In the process of replacing it, their mechanic broke a part and they had to order a new replacement part. It is now Sept. 29, 2016 and they have not received the part yet. The next estimated date the dealership may receive the part is the end of October. As of now my car has been sitting in their parking lot for 5 months. Obviously the end of Oct will be 6 months. The Toyota customer service number tells me I have to deal with the dealership but according to the dealership they don't know what is going on or when I may get my car back. I feel Toyota is not being upfront with information and their customer service people should know more than the individual dealerships. Please let me know if there is information for me. Thank you!

- Algonquin, IL, USA

problem #374

Sep 222016

Corolla

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall: Toyota is frequently mailing me reminders and making telephone calls advising me to take my car to the nearest dealer to repair a defect that could spray bits of metal around the cabin. I am on the "list" at my dealer and they tell me it could be two months or longer before they get the parts. When I called the Toyota recall people today they said at another dealer the estimated wait for parts was 14 weeks. How is this acceptable? I am sure that all of these notices are merely to meet some requirement that the NHTSA has placed on them. Why don't we just fix the car!

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #373

Jun 202016

Corolla

  • miles
The car has been at the dealer over two months, sitting, waiting for the part. I have a loaner but want the car back!

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #372

Sep 012016

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
S10 appropriate handling - copy of a letter addressed to Toyota North America chief executive officer james lentz regarding a 2007 Toyota Corolla air bag recall. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.

- Elkton, MD, USA

problem #371

Aug 192016

Corolla

  • 153,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 65 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was damaged and towed to a tow yard. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags were recalled and were remedied in may of 2016. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Union, MO, USA

problem #370

Jun 012016

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Made an appointment at Toyota dealer. Had car inspected. Have heard nothing about replacement of air bags, which have been recalled

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #369

Aug 262016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall an observation. We are currently 50th on a recall repair list at our local Toyota dealer, with replacement parts arriving there at a rate of 4-8 per week. The recall repair may not take place until November. Meanwhile, we are driving an unsafe vehicle and cannot carry any passengers. We own three Toyota vehicles in our family but have lost faith in the company and won't buy one of their cars again.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #368

Apr 122016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #367

Aug 232016

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall - I received my recall notice for the air bags in 2015, at that time I called 1-888-312-5995 and I was advised to contact my local Toyota dealership. Performance Toyota in fairfield, Ohio was contacted. I was told that the replacement part was on order and they would contact me once the part came in to set up the appointment. I contact the dealership in the spring 2015, I was advised the part was on back order and it could take 30-60 days. I just called the Toyota dealership and I'm now being told there is a 12 week/3 month delay on filling back orders and that orders are being filled based on the VIN numbers. I'm now being told that they will call me in October when the part comes in. When I called the Toyota repair & resolution hot line I was advised to go to another Toyota dealership in my area. When I told the agent that all of the dealerships are receiving their replacement parts from the same facility, I'll have the same problem at the other dealership. I advised her that Toyota can't meet the demand, doesn't have the parts in place and continues to put customers off to resolve the recall notice. I was then asked if there was anything else she could help me with today.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

problem #366

Aug 152016

Corolla

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty spiral cable. The mechanic stated that the faulty spiral cable needed to be replaced and was not associated with the recall. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #365

May 132016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota corlla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V28500 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Port Washington, WI, USA

problem #364

Aug 152016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a recall notification in June of 2015 for NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was informed that the part would arrive within four to six weeks. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #363

Aug 102016

Corolla

  • 135,000 miles
Takata recall. I received a letter last year stating that there was a recall on the air bags, that parts were unavailable for the area and to not have passengers in the front. In may I received a letter stating parts were available in my area. On June 22nd I called to make an appointment to have it replaced. I was told it's been taking approximately 6-8 weeks for the part to come in and they are sent in specific to VIN, it is now almost 8 weeks later. The part has still not come in. It's been almost a year since this was originally recalled and over 2 months since I received the letter notifying me of the part being available and there is yet to be a remedy to the solution.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #362

May 132016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Phoenix, AL, USA

problem #361

Jul 152015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

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