2007 Toyota Corolla: won't start

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Engine · GA

The ECM is bad. Shuts off when driving or will not start for hours after you drive for a while and shut off.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Engine stalled and does not start!

Filed May 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Looked up a recall on the emc of 2007 toyota corollas. My car was rear ended on 12/31/2014. Ever since, my car has been having electrical problems. My radiator fan is not working and had to be hot wired by a mechanic for it to stay on while running. My AC is not working, my shifter is stuck in park which is caused by a bad solenoid. I have had it inspected for over 8 hours by certified mechanics at midas, and they couldn't fix it. They said that every test they did was reading that nothing was wrong but my AC and radiator fan and solenoid are not working. My car stalls out occasionally, it wont start sometimes, and it is idling louder than before.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · TX

Car was running then died in the middle of the street in traffic and would not start again. I was told that the throttle body fuse was blown and this caused the throttle body unit and the emc to overheat and burn out requiring replacement at a cost of over $2,000.00.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 39,671 miles · LA

While exiting a parking lot onto a main road, the car stalled during acceleration. The driver attempted to restart the car, however, the car would not start. The starter continued to turn, but the engine would not turnover. After waiting approximately 10 minutes the car restarted, but then stalled again after approximately 30 seconds of running. The driver noticed the check engine light on the instrument panel was illuminated. Thinking it may be a fuel level problem, the driver went to the gas station and bought three gallons of gas and put it in the car. But the engine stalled again after running for a few seconds. The driver let the car sit in the parking lot over night and attempted to restart it in the morning, again, the car stalled after approximately one minute. After reading numerous entries pertaining to the corolla's ECM, the driver had to get the car towed to the nearest dealership.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Electrical · 19,800 miles · VI

On august 7, 2011 when I got off of work I started my 2007 toyota corolla and I noticed that the engine light was on and it wasn't on when I drove to work earlier. On the way home I noticed the car started to sound funny then the battery light and oil light came on and suddenly the car started to loose power. I suddenly try to speed up to get into a parking light before the car shut off but it wont accelerate, I made it into the parking light and the car jus shut off while in drive. So I turn off the car and try to restart it but it wont start. So I had to leave the car in the parking light and catch a ride home. The next morning I went back to get the car it started but then it shut off, I got the battery checked and it was good. I got the car towed to the toyota dealership and they told me that they have to replace the computer. I'm very upset because now I don't have no transportation and I have to work also I'm scared I fixed it and it go bad again and my car only have 19,800 miles on it.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Engine · 106,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated after receiving the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 10v384000 engine and engine cooling recall repair performed, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated the vehicle was working fine before the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The check engine light came on while the contact was at the dealership. The dealer did not perform a diagnostic test but stated the stated the vehicle would not remain idle. The dealer turned the check engine light off and cleaned the throttle. A month after the recall repair was performed the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated occasionally the vehicle failed to start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer again and was advised that the vehicle may need another throttle cleaning but a diagnostic test needed to be performed. The additional diagnostic test was not performed since the manufacturer should be responsible for the cost. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 30,000 miles · TX

2007 toyota corolla sometimes won't start. Turns over fast with starter, but won't start. Then, the next try, it does. May be related to the same problem as stalling. Also the steering feels too stiff, makes it hard to keep in the lane when it is windy.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Engine · 14,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle would turn over but would not start. The check engine light was illuminated each time the contact attempted to start the vehicle. The contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage and current mileage was 14,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Electrical · 54,800 miles · OH

Read a story in USA today about the stalling problem with the 2007 toyota corolla. Asked my dealer about the problem, they didn't hear about it. Two months later while heading on vacation to canada on aug. 7, 2010, car stalled infront of mall in victor new york. After a few minutes, car started. Went to fill up gas tank (was at 1/4 tank). Couldn't start the car again. Called aaa. When tow truck came, we were able to start again. He followed me to parts store, it was closed. Followed him to his home to do some checking. Wouldn't start. Towed to lebrun toyota in canadadequa new york. They replace ecu monday morning. Lebrun was great at fixing the problem quick.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · NH

I was driving down the road, in my 2007 toyota corolla, when suddenly many of my indicator lights went on and the engine went dead, I also lost my power steering and my capability of braking/stopping. Thankfully I was only going about 20 miles per hour and my car came to a stop on its own, on a non-busy road. I was then able to turn the engine back on and drive 10 minutes back home. This was the first time this had happened in the three years of owning my car. Once home I called my service garage to make an appointment. I then went to start my car to drive it there and it would not turn over to start. After having it towed it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 17,000 miles · OH

My 2007 corolla stalled at an intersection. I was waiting at a stop light and then all of a sudden the engine stalled and would not start again. I called a friend who helped me push my car to the side of the road. I then called aaa and they came and towed my car to a car service. This happened at 8:30pm today and so the car service was already closed and I will have to wait till friday morning to understand what caused this. It was a harrowing and terrifying experience and I feared for my safety.