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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Lexus ES350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
6%of 539 total for the year
Median mileage
15,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Lexus ES350, 6% of the 539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I have a 2007 Lexus ES350. When coming to a stop the vehicle slows and then there is a bump as though the vehicle has been hit it the rear. This has happened at least 4 times. Another problem is that when accelerating the trans will speed up causing me to hit the brakes. Lexus stated that this is normal. I think its dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10234812, filed 2008-07, 25,000 miles

“I purchased a Lexus ES350 on 2-16-07. On 3-7-07, I experienced a gear shift failure resulting in a near rear end situation. I feel this problem is a serious safety issue and has been a ongoing problem that Lexus has not corrected. My car was towed to the dealer for repair of the transmission. I do not trust that it will be reliable .”

NHTSA complaint #10184926, filed 2007-03, 274 miles

“Out of nowhere the es 350 Lexus accelerated in reverse. I had to practically stand on the brakes both feet with all my effort to stop the car while the engine continued to accelerate. It would not go into neutral or drive or park or turn off despite holding the ignition key. The whole incident lasted about a minute or so and suddenly, like a switch was hit, the engine stopped racing and the car became idol and no damage was done to me or the car or the house.”

NHTSA complaint #10306804, filed 2010-02, 55,000 miles

“My car has a commonly known problem with the transmission where it slips as much as 1000 RPM when shifting from third to 4th gear. When I reported it to Lexus, they immediately replaced the transaxle. Now it flares even worse.”

NHTSA complaint #10189716, filed 2007-05, 2,000 miles

“I purchased the car with a certified pre-owned warranty as I did with two other Lexus that I have owned. Shortly afterward I noticed that when I slowed down to stop at the top a steep hill the car would suddenly lurch forward and I had to apply the brake to stop the car. I went to the dealer and took a ride with the service manager with a laptop attached to the car. I duplicated the problem. The dealer said the problem was that the transmission has a problem shifting from 4th to first gear .the dealer applied some computer updates. Afterward, the problem lurching was still the same. …”

NHTSA complaint #10542341, filed 2013-09, 27,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
201314%
200911%
200821%
2007336%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Air bags
253 complaintsVehicle speed control
127 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus ES350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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