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2007 Lexus IS 350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
26%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
51,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Lexus IS 350, 26% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 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.

“Dashboard is sticky and shiny, I complained to the dealership but they did not repair the defect. Dealership stated they have seen many of the same model vehicle with the same problem, but Lexus has not issued a recall. I feel this material is hazardous as it makes driving difficult since it causes a strong glare.”

NHTSA complaint #10608234, filed 2014-07, 93,000 miles

“My interior is melted and has stained and ruined new expensive clothing . Its also reflecting sun from dashboard to windshield making it hard to see on sunny days. Its horrible because the rest of my car is in great shape and well kept condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10617821, filed 2014-07, 35,000 miles

“This is the first brand new car I've ever purchased and keep it in a garage during the day since I have to drive a work vehicle between daytime hours. The garage is not air condition but does not get extremely hot. The soft rubber interior has deteriorated and gotten very sticky and brittle. It can be rubbed away with a quick swipe of your finger. Its affecting my driver side interior door trim panel at the grab handle. Its constantly falling apart and getting gummy residue on my hands. …”

NHTSA complaint #10655253, filed 2014-11, 28,000 miles

“I have a 2007 car with 77,000 miles on it. In july of 2011, I noticed that the dashboard was getting sticky and shiny and had the start of a small crack in it. Over the next few years, the crack got huge and spread. At this point I can actually peel parts of the dash off by hand. The plastic on the dash looks like it is melting, it is shiny and sticky to the touch. Another issue I have with my car is the rubber gaskets in all the windows are melting. The seal hasn't been compromised yet but it leaves nasty streaks on the windows when I go to roll them down. I never have clean windows. …”

NHTSA complaint #10618046, filed 2014-07, 40,000 miles

“The manufacturer needs to recall the dashboard in these vehicles, they become very shiny and sticky in the heat and causes extreme glare while driving. I am worried about how the vehicle safety will be affected by such a sticky surface covering the air bags. Lexus dealership was of no help, this needs to be a recall!”

NHTSA complaint #10609088, filed 2014-07, 71,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010113%
2008723%
20071426%
20063032%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS 350

Air bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus IS 350

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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