1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2007
  4. Engine

2007 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

339
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 339 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • excessive consumption · 15 records
  • quart every · 12 records
  • every miles · 12 records
  • between changes · 9 records
  • consumption test · 9 records
  • failure mileage · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi88
100–150k mi85
150–400k mi38
30–60k mi23
1–30k mi8

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 1, 2015

    Engine

    Around 100,000 miles i noticed my camry engine was consuming more oil than it did previously. Now it's consuming around a quart every 1200 miles.

    ODI 11113700

  • July 1, 2015

    Engine

    Takata recall i have took my car to the dealership and they said they would fix it and give me a new motor after waiting six mouths they took my old motor apart and never fixed it i left the dealership with the motor sitting in the car. Now i have no motor and i'm still paying on the car the dealership won't fix it and the corporation will do nothing either i only got to drive my car for four months of having it. My…

    ODI 10883138

  • June 24, 2015 · 97,000 miles

    Engine

    I have recently experienced a severe oil loss in my 2007 toyota camry with 97000 miles. I have always completed timely scheduled oil changes and never have had an issue until two weeks ago. The firestone dealer where i have my vehicle serviced determined i had a severe oil loss and can't locate where my oil leak is originating from. I have since learned toyota has a service bulletin about this issue and the local…

    ODI 10735388

  • June 20, 2015 · 53,036 miles

    Engine

    I took this vehicle to the dealer (morristown toyota on jun 20,2015) to check why the light engine is on. The dealer diagnosed the problem as ' tech scanned for codes and found po137 oxygen sensor circuit low bank 1 sensor 2' not sure if this is normal to have this problem for a car like camry. Besides, it has several other problems since i bought. I have warranty at that time, all those were covered. I am really…

    ODI 10763279

  • June 18, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    My car was burning more than 5 quarts in less than 3k miles but after long time finally toyota has fixed the issue. But this was happening for me from 45k miles on my car around 2009 until now. Mean while since the engine was burning which caused my catalytic converter to blow off. They should replace the catalytic converter too because this is caused by the engine oil burning in the combustion camber. Few years…

    ODI 10787032

  • June 8, 2015

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    My toyota 2007 camry is leaking excessive amount of oil, there was a recall , but i did not get notification of this problem ,until i was online searching for answers to find out why my car, was requiring so much oil, i saw a article which stated that this was a manufacture defect, i notified toyota about this, they denied my claim. I even called the dealership where i purchased the car mar jacobs in durham n.c. Mar…

    ODI 11128297

  • June 5, 2015 · 142,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Air compressor no good had it replaced at the dealer but not working, replaced engine due to over use of oil dealership stated it was normal use

    ODI 11113317

  • May 13, 2015

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the engine was consuming oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was did not provide any additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

    ODI 10724578

  • May 10, 2015 · 180,000 miles

    Engine

    Toyota sent me an oil consumption test letter and upon taking it to ralph hayes toyota to do the test i was told my car did not qualify. I performed the test myself and found it used one or more quarts of oil in the 1300 miles suggested in the letter. The car emits a large cloud of oil smoke on morning start ups.

    ODI 10876304

  • May 8, 2015 · 9,200 miles

    Engine

    After driving 3000 miles i am down a quart of oil. I received a recall notice on this issue and when i brought it back they told me to return after 1000 miles i returned after 1000 miles and hey told me there is nothing rongwith the car. The car is still down a quart after 3,000 mile

    ODI 10779091

  • April 22, 2015 · 88,732 miles

    Engine

    On 3/4/15 i had an oil change at conrad's. On 3/11/15 i took my vehicle in to toyota for the oil consumption test. At this time they asked when my last oil change was and i stated 3/4/15. They said they typically like to perform the oil change before the test but that oil change was recent enough to use. When they checked my oil they said my car arrived with no oil reading on the dipstick and that it was more than…

    ODI 10746587

  • April 21, 2015 · 79,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    I was driving home from work, and as i was coming to a stop i heard a warning ding, looked down, and my dashboard read "low engine oil pressure." i found that warning odd considering i have only put 2,000 miles on my car since my last oil change, i have not noticed any oil leaks in my parking spot or under my car, and i had my transmission serviced four weeks ago and there was no mention of any leaks by the service…

    ODI 10712128

  • April 8, 2015 · 127,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    - 2007 camry has been consuming unreal amount of engine oil. - i took it to the delearship; and they mentioned replacement of pistons will be covered under factory warranty but if the engine is damaged they will not cover it. At this point, i am not even

    ODI 10704785

  • April 7, 2015 · 187,671 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shook violently when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power and accelerated without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle lost oil after two or three days. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator…

    ODI 10970812

  • April 1, 2015 · 194,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10854389

  • March 24, 2015 · 123,000 miles

    Engine

    My car started using oil at 115,000-123,000 miles. I took it in 2-3 months ago and toyota performed an oil consumption test. My car used 1.6 quarts of oil during that time, it did not have any external leaks when they performed this test. I was told it was not under recall and this much oil consumption is normal. Using the much oil is not normal and it was not using oil before the 115,000 miles. I was told since it…

    ODI 10745111

  • March 23, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    I own a 2007 toyota camry se and for the past several months i have been having issues with my car not starting if it is on unlevel ground. I assumed it was something in the gas i had recently purchased but that does not seem to be the case. If my car is parked on unlevel ground, i now have to place the gear in neutral and push the car to a level ground in order for it to start. I recently had it checked out by a…

    ODI 10726609

  • March 17, 2015 · 87,000 miles

    Engine

    Got an oil changed and about 3 weeks after heard engine making a funny knocking and ticking sound. Looked under hood to check fluids and the oil was completely dry! Had to fill it up w quarts of oil, and constantly dump oil into engine because it was burning up so rapidly every 2/3 weeks, mate nice light would come on indicating low oil, received a letter from toyota indicating they have a problem w the car…

    ODI 10702759

  • March 9, 2015

    Engine

    We got a warranty enhancement on our toyota which started to lose alot of oil we took to toyota green in lexington ky they had on their report we done over 2196 miles when started the test. Which was completely wrong they said we only used 1/2 quart of oil so it was not losing enough oil emailed toyota considers oil consumption excessive when it exceeds 1.1 quart per 600 miles. My husband has been checking since…

    ODI 10704266

  • March 1, 2015 · 90,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. Upon inspection, it was discovered that oil leaked from the vehicle. After checking the oil level in the engine, it was determined that the oil level was very low. The vehicle was taken to ed morse delray toyota (2800 s. Federal hwy, delray beach, fl) where the engine gasket was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was unknown.

    ODI 11184570

  • February 3, 2015 · 33,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine on this car have consumption two quarts oil every two thousand miles. And don't have any leaks. *tr

    ODI 10692656

  • February 3, 2015 · 112,000 miles

    Engine

    When i was driving the vehicle i noticed when i get to a certain speed the check engine light start to flash until i slow down or the vehicle won't move until i park it turn it off for a few minutes and then turn it back on. So i took it to the dealership and they told me i need a new engine. *tr

    ODI 10683702

  • February 2, 2015

    Engine

    Car is burning an excessive amount of oil, have to constantly check and fill the oil. Its getting to the point that i am having to check and fill with oil once a week. Is there anything that is going to be done about this????

    ODI 10862286

  • January 20, 2015 · 75,200 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes

    I was driving about 30 miles an hour and approaching a stop sign and suddenly, all dashboard lights come on, the brakes stopped functioning. I lost control of the car briefly but was able to regain it and was eventually able to bring it to a stop. *tr

    ODI 10676848

  • January 16, 2015

    Engine

    Excessive oil consumption is a problem. The vehicle uses three quarts of oil between 5,000 mile service. Two oil consumptions tests were done. Toyota stated not eligible for warranty. ....updated 11/18/15 *bf on my third oil consumption test which i had to pay for, it had a positive result. Toyota is going to pay for the repair because it qualifies. Mainly because it uses 4 quarts of oil now between changes every…

    ODI 10807042