2007 corolla leaking oil

yes, it's the CV boot. You can always ask about warranty, but this is repair. You ran over something.

This isn't a quality thing. You ran over something that tore the rubber boot. That's what happens when you drive on the road.

Would you bitch about Toyota quality if you ran over something sharp that flattened your tire?

And BTW, neither. The CV joint is greased when it's put together and installed; the CV boot is clamped on either end, and holds the grease in and keeps the road crud out.

When the rubber boot tears, as it does when you drive over something, the grease starts flinging out and road crud gets inside the CV joint.

Depending on how long this has been going on, your CV joint may or may not have damage. Most people put another boot on, put more grease in, and go--unless they have firm knowledge of damage that's obvious.

Others simply swap out the shaft with a rebuilt one, ready to go. That way you get a new joint without damage. Your path of repair depends on your mechanic.

And BTW, neither. The CV joint is greased when it's put together and installed; the CV boot is clamped on either end, and holds the grease in and keeps the road crud out.

When the rubber boot tears, as it does when you drive over something, the grease starts flinging out and road crud gets inside the CV joint.

Depending on how long this has been going on, your CV joint may or may not have damage. Most people put another boot on, put more grease in, and go--unless they have firm knowledge of damage that's obvious.

Others simply swap out the shaft with a rebuilt one, ready to go. That way you get a new joint without damage. Your path of repair depends on your mechanic.

What does being in your mid-70s have to do with things in the road coming up and tearing your CV boot?

Check the warranty status, because anything could happen--but most likely this is the result of the boot being torn by road debris.

This has NOTHING to do with your perceived sudden lack of quality from Toyota.

That does not mean anything.

I have a 2007 Corolla CV model. No leaks so far -- knock on wood.

If you can squeeze under and check around the CV boot, you can confirm any damage for yourself. If the CV boot appears scuffed it's probably something you may have picked up on the road without even knowing about it.

Depending on where you drive, you could have driven through a snow windrow during the winter that may have started the damage and the crack eventually widened enough to leak during the summer. Or you could have driven over a branch or a pot hole or some kind of garbage blowing around on the street. It's a road hazard issue, just like getting a flat tire.

It sucks getting these kind of problems when you are retired. The main thing is to check your CV boots often, and at the first site of any oil seepage, get them repaired before the CV joint becomes damaged by grit or lack of lubrication.

Warranty might cover it , try and see as soon as possible. However if the dealer determines the fault as road hazard related, you may have to pay. At that point ask if they will share the cost with you, or at least give you a senior's discount.

Good luck!

If you see streaks or specks of oil or grease inside the wheel well, then it's almost definitely the grease in the outer CV joint. What does the oil look like? I think red indicates transmission fluid, but it could also be power steering fluid. Brake fluid is slimey but dissolves in water, and it also dissolves paint.