2007 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 377about this part
- Share
- 13%of 2,888 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,897miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 377 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Toyota Camry, 13% of the 2,888 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,897 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the high way coming from the airport giving a ride to a family member after about 7 minutes from the time I started driving, the car showed engine sign and in less that 5 minutes the car suddenly stopped. I have tried to pull it to a safe place as much as possible, then it started showing smoke in the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11319177, filed 2020-03, 122,246 miles“My car 2007 Camry le burns oil too much. There's no oil leakage on the motor or ground, and it doesn't smoke. I've changed the oil a month ago, but the oil pressure light comes on. How can it pass a smog check, and I'm scared my car will overheat due to the engine burns oil more than a quart in 1000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #11406491, filed 2021-04, 1,000 miles“Burns too much oil. Friends with camrys and scions both have complained about same issue. I barely make it to 2000 mile mark and have to add oil. Even different dealerships have told me that these engines are known to burn through too much oil. If they know this and it's a problem for many then it should be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11299967, filed 2020-01, 90,000 miles“In oct2017. I took my car in for an oil change do to an oil bell telling me oil was low. They told me there was no oil in there at all..and could not find any leak. They tell me it is the pistons and oil consumption problem. I now have to add 2 quarts of oil a week of my own. I never got a letter from Toyota stating a problem or how to fix it..I want it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11065555, filed 2018-01, 129,000 miles“Takata recall. My 2007 Camry le is burning about 1qt/600 oil. The vehicle was in a parking lot when I checked it. Toyota admits this oil consumption issue as a manufacturing defect and still not issuing a recall. I have to add oil regularly between oil changes so that my car doesn't get stranded in the middle of the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11143079, filed 2018-10, 149,220 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179760Aug 11, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10179754Aug 11, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10179716Aug 11, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10179710Aug 11, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10146510Nov 9, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of…
- 10132857Oct 11, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of…
- 10149217Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 10111639Aug 29, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
- 10111628Aug 23, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 9% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 60 | 22% |
| 2019 | 81 | 20% |
| 2018 | 137 | 18% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 59 | 10% |
| 2011 | 36 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 7% |
| 2009 | 208 | 16% |
| 2008 | 131 | 14% |
| 2007 | 377 | 13% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 52 | 7% |
| 2002 | 58 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Camry
539 complaintsVehicle speed control
510 complaintsBody and structure
403 complaintsBrakes
316 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
266 complaintsOther or unknown
246 complaintsElectrical system
231 complaintsEngine cooling
152 complaintsAir bags
138 complaintsSuspension
96 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsFuel system
62 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology