2007 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 377 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 102,897 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (32% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Oil consumption: mentioned in 121 of 377 complaints (32%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2007 Toyota Camry at $3,850, and half of them between $2,200 and $7,200.

Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 255 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 3%
10k–25k miles2 · 1%
25k–50k miles9 · 4%
50k–75k miles41 · 16%
75k–100k miles55 · 22%
100k–150k miles95 · 37%
150k+ miles46 · 18%

How serious are the reports?

Of 377 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.

Toyota Camry engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 377 complaints
1995: 119951996: 11997: 61998: 319981999: 52000: 82001: 1320012002: 582003: 522004: 2620042005: 212006: 102007: 37720073772008: 1312009: 2082010: 4320102011: 362012: 592013: 2620132014: 572015: 242016: 1720162017: 112018: 1352019: 8020192020: 602021: 72022: 620222023: 52024: 4

n = 1,490 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Camry48%—
2023 Camry58%38,500
2022 Camry610%93,000
2021 Camry74%205,000
2020 Camry6022%10,000
2019 Camry8020%20,000
2018 Camry13518%17,000
2017 Camry117%51,000
2016 Camry179%20,355
2015 Camry249%21,234
2014 Camry5713%24,945
2013 Camry269%17,000
2012 Camry5910%48,000
2011 Camry366%71,641
2010 Camry437%80,000
2009 Camry20816%96,000
2008 Camry13114%89,719
2007 Camry37713%102,897
2006 Camry103%94,847
2005 Camry213%95,994
2004 Camry264%104,000
2003 Camry527%128,400
2002 Camry586%117,450
2001 Camry135%80,250
2000 Camry82%95,000
1999 Camry51%210,000
1998 Camry31%174,500
1997 Camry61%100,000
1996 Camry10%—
1995 Camry10%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2017, with 72 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 15152013: 482013482014: 34342015: 422015422016: 51512017: 722017722018: 46462019: 262019262020: 18182021: 6202162022: 772023: 1202312024: 662025: 2202522026: 22

n = 377 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

My 2007 Toyota Camry was manufactured with faulty piston rings that Toyota acknowledges that causes the engine to burn oil. I need to put 1/4 of quart of oil per week to avoid the engine from burning and up risking it from catching on fire. Toyota offered to fix this issue from 2008-2010, but I was…

Received Apr 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734219

Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are not bright no…

Received Mar 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727857

I purchased my 2007 Toyota Camry brand new. Since early ownership, the vehicle has suffered from excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota acknowledged this issue and performed major engine repairs at a Toyota dealership, including replacing pistons and piston rings under their oil consumption…

Received Dec 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706673
Toyota Camry
A 2025 Toyota Camry LE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Toyota Camrys have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 377 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Toyota Camry (13% of the 2,887 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Camry engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 102,897 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry?

Owners report a typical cost of $3,850 (half paid between $2,200 and $7,200), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry?

The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 121 of 377 complaints.

Other 2007 Toyota Camry problems

See all 2007 Toyota Camry problems or engine problems across all Camry years.