2007 Toyota Corolla Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 3%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11165132, filed 2019-01, 84,500 miles“I have been smelling strong gas smell with my 2007 Corolla car. The RPM reves high. In just a 20 mile trip I can visabily see the gas go down on the gas odomitor. No warning lights are on but there is something defineatly wrong with my 2007 ce Corolla.”
NHTSA complaint #10840027, filed 2016-03, 50,000 miles“December 17, 2009 the ECM unit failed in our 2007 Toyota Corolla. Engine cut off. This is a known problem. There was an angel on my daughter's shoulder as she was on a low traffic city street when this happened and she was able to pull over safely. If this had happened on the freeway it could've been deadly.”
NHTSA complaint #10296335, filed 2009-12, 44,000 miles“On july 29, 2008 I went to get into my 2007 Toyota Corolla and smelled gas. I crouched down to look under the car and noticed a gas leak coming from the gas line under the gas tank. I got up to walk into the garage and when I closed the car door, the car exploded into flames. The explosion pushed me into the garage and I was able to get the garage door closed. The car was a total loss. After looking at other 2007 Toyota Corolla's it seems there is a defect in the fuel line under the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308740, filed 2010-02, 39,000 miles“Filled gas tank as usual. On leaving gas station heard clanking noise. Went home and thought something was loose in my trunk. Checked- nothing was. My husband went under the car and found the heat shield for the gas tank loose. The next day I brought it to my mechanic. He had to replace the gas tank hanger. The plastic where they put the bolt had split apart. The bolt was broken in half and rusted. The new gas tank hanger has a completely different design so I am sure Toyota is aware of this problem and as usual is being very quiet . This was an expensive repair for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10454289, filed 2012-04, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032593Oct 12, 2009Toyota: fuel tank protector rattle noise. The fuel tank band (rh) has been improved to correct this condition.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 43 | 21% |
| 2018 | 38 | 28% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 21 | 2% |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 4% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Corolla
436 complaintsVehicle speed control
95 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsEngine cooling
68 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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