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2007 Lexus ES350 Engine Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
1%of 539 total for the year
Median mileage
91,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Lexus ES350, 1% of the 539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Low oil light came on..still had 400 miles on sticker..took to Lexus dealer, advised them I noticed oil leaks on my driveway& please check any problems with why my light should be on..Lexus changed oil, filter &inspection..said all is good..3 weeks later less than 2 blocks from home..engine oil light came on, stopped to turn onto my road.low oil pressure, than hit driveway vsc on..there have been numerous complaints w/both Lexus & toyota (Lexus.limited service campaign 923 lsc 9lh). My engine is now ruined.cost est to repair..$6,000.00 to $10,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10584299, filed 2014-04, 69,951 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES350. When the contact took the vehicle to be serviced at an independent mechanic, they diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine had a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11133176, filed 2018-10, 114,000 miles

“Was informed that the engine was in need of replacement after buying and owning for a year. After the vehicle had been in the shop for numerous repairs over the course of a year I ended up having to buy another vehicle and getting stuck with a lien for the Lexus in which the car is non-functional. Paid out of pocket thus far for a number of issues, including: radiator failing, all hoses replaced, axle replacement, to name a few. Car only had 15000 miles placed on it, bought used. …”

NHTSA complaint #10991414, filed 2017-05

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018120%
201715%
2016210%
2014414%
201121%
201011%
200842%
200771%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Air bags
253 complaints
Vehicle speed control
127 complaints
Body and structure
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Equipment
18 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Steering
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus ES350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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