- The problem
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
- The risk
- There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the production number of the ecm and replace the ecm if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on november 29, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine & cooling
2007 Toyota Corolla Engine problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Corolla's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on May 23, 2023. They describe 3 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 102
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2007 Toyota Corolla
Engine complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started flashing and the RPM gauge fluctuated from a low RPM to high RPM. The contact stated that he pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact had a voltmeter and checked the battery and noticed that the battery was low on charge. The contact had recently installed a new...
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battery. The contact jump started the vehicle and was able to shift into drive (D) however, the vehicle was hesitating and not responsive while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact had requested vehicle history from the manufacturer and determined that the Electronic Control Unit had been replaced in 2011 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The ECM is bad. Shuts off when driving or will not start for hours after you drive for a while and shut off.
I saw that there is a recall on some of these vehicles for losing power while driving. This had happened to my car a couple times
Catalitic
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hard shifting with the check engine warning light illuminated, prior to the vehicle inadvertently shutting off. On another occasion while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut-off without warning. The vehicle was towed off the free way. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number as a possible cause for the failure. 10V384000...
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(engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Started car this morning and the check engine light came on. Took to parts store and hooked it up to the computer and found codes (p2401, p043e, p043f, p2402, p2419) everything I have researched comes back to evap canister failure, and possible wiring failure. More research shows these issues causing people getting stranded and others with no problem other then light, and others with a strong gas smell. If this causes a gas smell, then a potential fire hazard is formed.
Three years after buying new car engine light came on, got it checked at dealer was told it's p0741. I was told by service advisor that there was "no recall and if it ain't broke don't fix it." I asked what it was, was told it's converter, but not to worry if no problems. I've tried calling toyota for several years now, to no avail. I still own my corolla and the engine light is still on. .... Glad I found this website.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate and approximately 20 seconds later, the engine suddenly operated as normal and the driver was able to drive normally. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer hoffman toyota located at 36 albany turnpike, west simsbury, ct 06092 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was...
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informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact indicated the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sputtered, hesitated to accelerate, and the check engine indicator displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecm was faulty and needed to be replaced. Savannah toyota (11101 abercorn st, savannah, ga) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000(engine, engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Oil sludge build up which caused 1st cylinder piston to break causing total engine failure and engine needing to be replaced. Car was being driven on highway had 68,000 miles. Saw a white plume of smoke and engine died. Car required towing to auto mechanic who diagnosed problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated on its own in traffic. The contact placed the vehicle in park, shut off, and restarted the engine. Afterwards, the contact was able to drive home safely. Also, while driving 20-40 mph, the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota marietta (750 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060, (470) 938-8436) where it was diagnosed that a computer update needed to be...
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performed. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost because the vin was not included in a recall; however, the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Takata recall, el carro fue comprado en la florida y trado a honduras, tegucigalpa, hubo un problema con la bolsa, est explotada y parecer mi vehculo debi ser retirado segn la informacin que veo, por lo cual quiero pedir ayuda de ustedes con ver si la concesionaria de honduras de toyota, me soluciona mi problema de las bolsas de aire e igual a hacerle un cheque del motor por causas de apagones inesperados mientras crculo.
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
Vehicle was displaying signs of not wanting to start, when driving check engine light came on. Car is driveable but is becoming somewhat rough especially when idling at light or stop. Took car to service center and they told me it is the engine control module showing up as being defective or bad. Vehicle only has 44k miles.
My car had a recall completed on the ecm in 2011. Now in 2018 my ecm is shorting out causing my engine to shut off while I am driving. In order to start up the engine again I have to pull over, put the car in park and turn the key again. One time this happened while I was stopped. The other time this happened while I was driving. Toyota reported that because the recall had already been completed there was nothing they could do and the repair had to be completed at my expense. The only way to make my car safe to drive again is to have a new ecm installed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact was also informed of nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not...
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available to verify if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
2007 Toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to engine stalling and restarting. *Ld the consumer stated after she purchased the vehicle, the engine control computer was replaced. Also, the vehicle constantly misfired from the same cylinder and the mechanic was unable to determine the cause. *Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. While driving at any speed, the rpms dropped below 1,000 when the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle shut off and the engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed as (p0171, system too lean bank 1). The exhaust manifold gaskets were replaced, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled without warning more than once and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the remote starter installed by another dealer was repaired incorrectly. The dealer that installed the remote starter stated that they completed the repair correctly. The service engine light continued to randomly illuminate. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v384000...
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(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no repair solution. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin and failure mileage was not available.
Gentle persons: I would like to draw your attention to a safety issue associated with my vehicle (toyota corolla 2007, vin: [[redacted]]) listed on nhtsa web site. Nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/recalls/recallresults.Cfm?Start=1&searchtype=drilldown&type=vehicle&year=2006&make=toyota&model=corolla&component_id=0&typenum=1&submit=retrieve+recalls&printversion=yes I have been experiencing similar sudden stop problem while driving, and would therefore, appreciate if you could...
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take necessary anticipated measures to ensure the safety of this vehicle. I have to resubmit this complaint as I could not open your e-mail. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Gentle persons I would like draw your attention to a safety issue associated with my vehicle (toyota corolla 2007, vin: [[redacted]]) listed on nhtsa web site. Http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/recalls/recallresults.Cfm?Start=1&searchtype=drilldown&type=vehicle&year=2006&make=toyota&model=corolla&component_id=0&typenum=1&submit=retrieve+recalls&printversion=yes I have been experiencing similar sudden stop problem while driving. Nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 nhtsa action number: 2 investigations found ...
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component: engine and engine cooling summary: toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. Consequence: there are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash. I have been experiencing sudden stops of my vehicle while driving that is likely related to the ecm. A case has been registered with toyota national head quarter suggesting to call toyota at 800-331-4331. I called and spoke with [[redacted]] (april 15, 2016 at 11:05 cst). She refused to provide any help although I provided her the case number. She handled the case very rudely and unprofessional, kept me on hold for several minutes and then gave me the same case number with no further action and ended the call. I am also notifying nhtsa about the this problem. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
I have been experiencing sudden stops of the vehicle while driving that is likely related to the ecm. A case has been registered with toyota national head quarter suggesting to call toyota at 800-331-4331. I called and spoke with [[redacted]]. She refused to provide any help although I provided her the case number r. She handled the case very rudely and unprofessional, kept me on hold for several minutes and then gave me the same case number with no further action and ended the call. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
ENGINE STALLED AND DOES NOT START!
This happened about four weeks apart with two different drivers under similar conditions. We were slowing to stop at a stop sign traveling 5-10 mph and when we applied the brake, the engine reved up. When it happened to me the the car wouldn't stop when I applied the brake so I put the car into neutral and thus avoided hitting car ahead of me. I took the vehicle to my local toyota dealer. They had it for a day and half and said they could find nothing wrong. They said I should remove my after market car mat (...
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which I have) and suggested that both drivers had applied the brake and accelorator at the same time. I think this is highly unlikely as my foot isn't wide enough to do both unless my foot is nearly off the brake. The car mat in question has been the car for 6 plus years and is a custom made one which does not slip.
Toyota Corolla engine complaints by year
Corolla engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data