2007 Lexus ES: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 199 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (53% of complaints); the 2005 and 2008 and 2009 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
0
recalls
199
owner complaints
2
fire reports
86,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 86,500 mi)One of the most complained-about ES years (#1 of 13, age-adjusted)Weak spot: air bags (53%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)53% · 92 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)19% · 32 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)5% · 9 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)5% · 8 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)3% · 6 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3% · 5 complaints
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 200,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2026
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was 0 at the time of the purchase; however, the mileage was 114,536. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 172,523.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2026
“I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasn't able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldn't go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing wrong with the car. I made all necessary repairs they told me to make a despite my questions about the car being fully functional, they still didn't warn me and told me that my car was fine every time I took it in or got work done on my car.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2025
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“While entering into a parking spot the car suddenly surged, went over a curb, and crashed into a store front. The driver had her foot on the brake. We checked to see if the floor mat was against the accelerator and it was not. I have a photo of the mat.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2025
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was approximately 160,000. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the prior owner had manipulated the odometer.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2025
“Dashboard and window seals are melting. Dashboard melting is causing a huge glare in windshield during the day. Window seals are melting onto my windows causing excessive scuffing on the windows affecting ability to see in my blind spots”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jul 2025
“WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR SHUTS OFF.or your driving car loses power and then dose a hard jerk and then starts driving again.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2025
“Both headlights turn off randomly and sometimes at the same time. Sometimes the brightness lowers. I have had both ballasts and bulbs changed and the problem persists. In my research, it appears that many 2007 Lexus ES 350 owners have had and still have this very dangerous problem. This problem has been ongoing for well over a year. The reason is UNKNOWN by me.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2024
“My dashboard is turning into a liquid. Florida heat has effected this vehical since purchase. Currently my visability is through windshield is serverly affected. Since a large portion of the dash is liquid under a black dashboard it is reflecting onto my windshield serverly limiting my viewing the road and traffic. This is a known problem needing an immediate solution. Thank you for any immediate action you take on this matter.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · May 2024
“The dashboard on my car is melting/shiny/sticky. I have tried many things to get it to stop reflecting on my windshield, but nothing helps. I contacted Lexus and this is an identified known concern for this vehicle and a bulletin has been issued, but the bulletin has expired. The reflection impairs visibility anytime the sun is out or lights at night reflect on the dashboard. I am concerned for my safety and my children's safety in a vehicle that is known for reliability and longevity.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Sep 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
Drive type4x2
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 2007 Lexus ES reliable?
NHTSA has 199 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Lexus ES. The most complained-about area is air bags (53% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus ES problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 86,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.