2006 vs 2007 Toyota Corolla

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

2006

Nothing that 2007 lacks.

2007

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

Both years

  • Engine computer, 2005–2008

    What to check: Ask whether recall 10V384000 was done. A stall, hard start or rough running can point to the engine computer.

    Toyota recalled 2005–2008 front-drive Corollas with the 1ZZ-FE because cracks could form on the engine computer's circuit board, and the engine could run poorly or shut off.

    NHTSA

  • Intake manifold gasket All years One source so far

    What to check: Look for a check-engine light, and listen for a hiss of a vacuum leak at the intake.

    Two owners in the same BobIsTheOilGuy thread, an unofficial source, report a leaking intake manifold gasket.

    Owners' reports (unofficial)

Rare catches

2006

Nothing that 2007 lacks.

2007

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

Both years

  • Rare TRD supercharger Package

    A TRD kit, not a factory option A published reference

Recalls

2006

Nothing that 2007 lacks.

2007

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

Both years

  • 10V384000 2005–2008

    The engine computer may have been made with flaws, and cracks can form on its circuit board. The engine may run poorly, fail to start or shut off. NHTSA

  • 15V286000 2003–2007

    The passenger front airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, throwing metal fragments. NHTSA

  • 15V285000 2003–2007

    The passenger front airbag inflator may build up too much pressure and rupture when the airbag deploys. NHTSA

  • 19V627000 2003–2008

    In high heat the passenger front airbag may not unfold as designed, and may not inflate properly. NHTSA

  • 19V741000 2003–2013

    Inflators fitted under an earlier recall were of the same design, and can still explode after long exposure to heat and humidity. NHTSA

What changed between

After 2006, up to and including 2007.

  1. 2007The XRS is dropped, and leather is no longer offered on the LE. Edmunds

What it came with

2006

Engines
1.8L four-cylinder, XRS (2005–2006) Edmunds, a published reference
Transmissions
6-speed manual (2005–2006) Edmunds, a published reference
Trims
XRS (2005–2006) A published reference

2007

Nothing that 2006 lacks.

Both years

Engines
1.8L four-cylinder Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual Edmunds, a published reference, 4-speed automatic Edmunds
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Sedan A published reference
Trims
CE A published reference, LE Edmunds, a published reference, S Toyota, a published reference
Packages
Side curtain airbags and stability control (2005–2008) Edmunds, JBL audio (2005–2008) Edmunds, TRD supercharger A published reference

Colors

2006

Nothing that 2007 lacks.

2007

  • Speedway Blue 8P1, 2007–2008 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • Super White 040, 2003–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silver Streak Mica 1E7, 2005–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Black Sand Pearl 209, 2003–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Desert Sand Mica 4Q2, 2004–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Phantom Gray Pearl 1E3, 2005–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Impulse Red Pearl 3P1, 2003–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Cactus Mica 775, 2005–2007 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Indigo Ink Pearl 8P4, 2003–2008 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

2006

Nothing that 2007 lacks.

2007

  • Sought after: 2007–2008 One source so far

    SlashGear picks 2007 and 2008 among the best used Corolla years, for top IIHS marks in nearly every category and fewer recalls and complaints. SlashGear

Both years

  • Sought after: High-mileage durability All years One source so far

    In a BobIsTheOilGuy thread on high-mileage 2003–2008 Corollas, an unofficial source, five of seven owners praise their cars' durability, including one at 174,000 miles and a 2003 that reached about 290,000. Owners' reports (unofficial)