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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 966 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 48.3 times the median Camry Hybrid year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 21 Camry Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 30 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 45% of all reports (433 of 966), far ahead of electrical system at 164.

966

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

4

Investigations

52

Crash-involved

10

Fires reported

30

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Camry Hybrid years?

Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted966 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 966 complaints2008: 225 complaints2009: 171 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 29 complaints2012: 76 complaints2013: 35 complaints2014: 32 complaints2015: 25 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 101 complaints
Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes43345%
Electrical System16417%
Speed Control16017%
Engine465%
Visibility & Wipers344%
Body & Structure303%
Steering283%
Other242%
Fuel System101%
Transmission91%
Tires & Wheels81%
Airbags71%
Suspension61%
Lighting40%
Latches & Locks10%
Seats10%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V689000Visibility & WipersOctober 22, 2015 · 1,814,284 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Consequence

If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

12V491000Visibility & WipersOctober 10, 2012 · 2,519,424 units

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

Consequence

If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

09V388000Speed ControlOctober 5, 2009 · 4,445,056 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Consequence

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DRIVER REPORTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, CAUSING CAR TO MOUNT CURB, STRIKE AND KNOCK OVER LAMPPOST, STRIKING MASONRY STEPS AND A CONCRETE POST. AFTER STRIKING CONCRETE POST, CAR REBOUNDED APPROX. 6 FEET. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVERS FLOOR MAT WAS SECURED TO IT'S RETAINING PEGS, NOT IMPINGING THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 4, 2011 · crash

“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED, AND WE NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL. WHEN THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, IT WAS CLEAR IT HAD ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR CONTROLS, AND WAS LOCALIZED TO THAT AREA. THE MALFUNCTION WAS RELATED TO THE VISIBILITY:…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 28, 2018 · fire

“CHECK VSC SYSTEM WARNING, ABS, MULTI LIGHTS ON. WHEN BUZZ SOUND CONTINUALLY ARMS, IT IS SO HARD TO APPLY BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE BRAKES ARE OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS A DEFECT FROM MANUFACTURE, NOT A USING CONSUMER. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS SO IMPORTANT WHEN MOVING. PLEASE RECALL TO FIX BEFORE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 20, 2010 · crash

“AS I BRAKED LIGHTLY TO TURN 90 DEGREES INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND SMASHED ON TO THE SIDE OF MY FRONT BRICK STOOP. THEN IT SPED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY SIGHTLY LEFTWARD AT BREAK NECK SPEED AND CRASHED INTO MY NEIGHBOR'S BRICK HOUSE. POLICE CAME AND THEN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 20, 2013 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER WINDOW BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN ON ITS OWN WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL THE WINDOW BACK UP USING THE MASTER SWITCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BUTTON, UPON CLOSER INSPECTION I COULD SEE ACTUAL FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE BUTTON. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 23, 2012 · fire

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 966 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 21 Camry Hybrid years. It is one of the Camry Hybrid years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Camry Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (433 complaints), electrical system (164 complaints), speed control (160 complaints).

Does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2026, 2012, 2018, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Camry Hybrid years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.