2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,950 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.
“While driving from florida to fairfax, ca the vehicle stalled ~10 time unexpectedly with loss of power brakes and power steering, making a very dangerous situation. The check hybrid system and check vsc system showed on the dash. Clearing the codes restarted the vehicle. I stopped in denver, co at kuni Lexus of greenwood village, whom road tested the vehicle for 30 miles but were unable to duplicate the fault. Obdii DTC p3105 was read on my scanner before arrival. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182038, filed 2019-02, 202,144 miles“Hello, I own a 2007 Lexus 400h. On aug 11, 2015 approximately 10pm the vehicle was traveling on hwy 17 south in myrtle beach sc. The vehicle was sitting at a green light in the turning waiting for on coming traffic. When the traffic cleared my wife proceed to proceed froward with the turn. Once she started her decent the vehicle started blowing coolant out of the front of the vehicle and from the bottom. The vehicle stopped responding leaving her in the middle of the turn. I have looked up online that Lexus recalled 2006 and 2007 Lexus rx400h vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747772, filed 2015-08, 155,400 miles“2010 vehicle stopped abruptly; Lexus says hybrid system failed (covered) v but required new radiator and converter (4500). 2016 traveling on freeway and burning industrial plastic coming from A/C ; Lexus says can't find the issue, but four remedies for possible problem on internet; which one is it? Tried to up sale tires, filters, and new struts totaling 6000; while ignoring the primary issue coming from the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10888655, filed 2016-07, 110,000 miles“Vsc system warning light came on. Parked the car as it shut off. Car won't start. Warning light says check hybrid system. When trying to start car will say put car on park before starting. Same problem as seen in recalls for 2006 Lexus hybrids.”
NHTSA complaint #10575753, filed 2014-03, 114,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10134157Jul 10, 2015LSB: Some 2007 model year RX 400h vehicles may exhibit a condition of oxygen sensor readiness monitors incomplete during state emissions testing. The Hybrid Vehicle (HV) ECU…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid
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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