2007 Lexus RX: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (20% of complaints); the 2005 and 2006 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
58
owner complaints
1
fire reports
93,427
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 93,427 mi)Weak spot: service brakes (20%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes (brakes)20% · 10 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)16% · 8 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)16% · 8 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)12% · 6 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)8% · 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)8% · 4 complaints
“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact pulled over and became aware that oil was leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a service center and the contact was informed that the engine cooler hose had ruptured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2024
“Oil Cooling line failed when driving. I was not aware that it was having an issue; the oil completely cleared the engine, and this could have seized the engine while I was driving. The only way I figured it out, I stopped the car at some point and saw a pool of oil under the car. I called AAA and they came to tow the car, and checked the engine, and told me that there was no oil in the engine.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2023
“The cable holding the spare tire up underneath the car snapped while I was at a stop light, resulting in my tire and it's cover falling onto the road”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2023
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“The dash board is crumbling and falling apart in a way that makes me feel that the front passenger airbag compartment has been effected and may not function properly.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2022
“The fuel delivery line is leaking, car will still run then quit however, interior and exterior smells like gas any slight spark could cause a fire. You can see fuel along the under carriage of the engine. I found Lexus has a recall for a leaking fuel delivery line, however I don't see my vehicle listed. Please investigate why my 2007 lexus rx400h did not get added to this recall list. Let me know if my vehicle could be added. Thank you for your time.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2022
“Water gets into the body of the vehicle over time. Came outside one day after rain and my passenger carpet was SOAKED all my windows were up and my complex don't get flooded. Car smells like mildew in cabin! Middle of July I came outside and all the lights were on the dash, no rain the previous day or during, and car wouldn't start. Took it to the dealership and they can't explain how water got into my car but magically the sunroof drain was clogged with water.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2021
“Brake actuator failure reported by dealer because booster pump is running frequently. No info from Toyota and Toyota declined repair . Dealer indicates my vehicle is not under extended warranty. 117000 miles on my car.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2021
“Brake actuator failed at 117000 miles. Verified by dealer and suggest replace brake actuator and pump assembly. No notification ever”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2021
“Brake actuator failure has been added to a bulletin for extended warranty and not a recall. This is a costly malfunction that toyota is aware of and they should take care of all vehicles as not to compromise braking and accident avoidance.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2020
“"check vsc" system with accompanying continuous beep noise, brakes become hard to push/activate. This started a few weeks ago, and would happen intermittently, and progressively longer in the dysfunctional brakes phase. I had an employee at auto zone clear the code 2 days ago, but the problem started again, intermittently upon vehicle start, but would go away shortly, with normally responsive brakes. This intermittent issue occurs when I am driving, therefore this is a serious road hazard as my brakes become significantly less responsive when the problem occurs. In other words, this occurs when stationary and when driving, intermittently.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - 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.
Engines3.3L · 3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 · 4x2
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Is the 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Lexus RX. The most complained-about area is service brakes (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 93,427 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.