2007 Toyota Corolla: check engine light

Filed Jan 30, 2024 · Airbags · WA

Airbag light appeared on 1/29/24 next to engine light.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

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 the federal safety agency campaign number as a possible cause for the failure. 10v384000 (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.

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine · FL

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.

Filed Nov 11, 2020 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · OK

The check engine light came on. Took it to a mechanic & he said the gas cap wasn't on tight enough. That worked for a couple months before the light came on again. So the next step we replaced the gas cap & a week later it came back on. The mechanic now says it's the fuel tank needs replaced.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Engine · 200,000 miles · GA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Transmission · NC

To whom it may concern, it is more like a question about my concern about a common manufacturers defect. I do not have serious issue at this time but I got some alarming sign on my vehicle that I am afraid it comes back. I have noticed tons of complaint online about toyota corolla 2007 giving check engine light with the code p0741, you can already find it online and many of the owner seems to be frustrated about this issue. In many cases car does not have any issue but the light comes and go, specially with the s model. It includes cars with 50,000 miles and above. The number of cases seems to be significant and toyota dealers seem to offer transmission replacement which is approximately the price of the car. I have seen a recall for 2005 and 006 corolla for computer change with similar error code but with this high number of complaint, I could not find any recall for corolla 2007. The code is most often read as solenoid issue while toyota dealers suggested to replace the whole transmission in all cases(based on reviews). I believe you may need to look into it as it is quiet frequent and may cause safety issue. This seems to be a computer or electrical issue with this model. (but transmission malfunction generally could cause serious issue on the road or highways) please let me know about your opinion on this matter. (I thought maybe you are also investigating a common manufacturer defect, I was not sure where I should report this matter) thanks for your time and consideration

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · CA

Takata recall the problem on this car is the transmission is not working I want to resolve this problem as soon as possible. The car is running but the engine light is on we took it to the mechanic shop and they told us, it was the transmission.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 72,000 miles · GA

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 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2018 · Engine · 44,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not 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.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags, Body · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The vehicle was purchased brand new in 2007. Two months after the vehicle was purchased, the factory alarm system engaged intermittently. The dealer repaired the alarm failure. In september of 2011, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On february 21, 2012, a warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backwards without warning while parked. The dealer test drove the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The dealer produced a failure code detected for the torque converter clutch lock up and recommended that the transmission assembly be replaced. On february 24, 2012, an ECM recall repair was performed. Also in 2012, the contact noticed rust on the hood of the vehicle and small white circles (the size of basketballs) on the rear bumper and trunk. Two years later, leopard like spots were present on the roof of the vehicle. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the defects. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer in december of 2016 for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that there were only paint chips on the vehicle and failed to include the extensive amount of rust on the roof. The service manager informed the contact that they would use oxidation on the vehicle regarding the rust. The manufacturer stated that the paint used on the vehicle was environmentally safe. In addition, the contact received a recall notice for the air bags. It was unknown if the notice pertained to the passenger or driver side air bag. The federal safety agency campaign numbers and failure mileage were not provided. The VIN was invalid.