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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Lexus LS460 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
8%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
59,452miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Lexus LS460, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,452 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.

“After oil change car lack of power acceleration. Dealer took the vehicle three times. All together they kept the vehicle 15 days. At the end I was told need to change heads and valves. Cost $8000. Problem is in Lexus mfg. They created the problem and we have to suffer.”

NHTSA complaint #10701275, filed 2015-03, 54,905 miles

“Purchased a 2007 Lexus LS460 on march 5th, got a prepurchase inspection and there are multiple things that have gone wrong. The latest repair needed is the fuel pressure sensor, costs approx $1525 at the dealer. I contacted Lexus to see if this would be part of the recall and case manager amanda deantonio stated that based on the miles, age and my service history, loyalty to Lexus, they can not assist me with getting this repair done. I am awaiting a supervisor to call me back regarding the repair that I believe should be covered under the fuel pressure sensor leak, elf campaign. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081521, filed 2018-03, 100,502 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460. The contact noticed that the gear shift indicator did not clearly state where the neutral function was. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was informed and they assured the contact that they would investigate the issue. The current and failure mileages was approximately 25,000. Updated 02/03/11 updated 02/14/11”

NHTSA complaint #10371063, filed 2010-12, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the engine control unit needed to be reprogrammed, and the fuel lines needed to be flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000... Updated 12/22/16”

NHTSA complaint #10909751, filed 2016-09, 64,000 miles

“Submission from re 2007 Lexus LS460, has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death the consumer stated his local dealer has tried unsuccessfully to correct an intermittent and unpredictable hesitation on acceleration and then a sudden lurching forward. Recently, while driving 45 MPH, as the consumer accelerated, the vehicle stalled for several seconds, the tachometer revved to 5000-6000 rpms as if the transmission was in neutral and then the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lurched forward, as if the gears re-engaged to about 65 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #10461521, filed 2012-06

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013111%
201016%
200856%
200768%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus LS460

Brakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus LS460

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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