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2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
14%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
72,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, 14% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Rear hatch handle/opener has completely melted. It started a few months ago, it was just a little sticky at first, then the black rubber started coming off on my fingers when I opened the hatch manually. The dealer told me that there is a service advisory out about this and that it is only happening in florida. This is an electrical and a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10480016, filed 2012-10, 110,000 miles

“My dashboard developed verticle cracks in the driver's side dashboard. Because this dashboard has the airbag inside on the passenger side I wouldn't feel safe in a car that had a cracked dash, anything that would make an airbag go off too soon or go off too late can or would be very serious.”

NHTSA complaint #10605627, filed 2014-06, 70,000 miles

“Rubber handle part to open the hatch back, became gooey like tar, and made a big mess. Difficult to clean off of things and hands. Progressively worsened. Temporary repetitive solutions was to cut to fit black duct tape and totally cover the mess, but could still press the mechanism if necessary. Mostly use remote now or the button in the driver's seat. Last duct tape application is wearing off, and I need to go in to Lexus for a recall service, so I decided to ask them about it, and how much it would cost. …”

NHTSA complaint #10551577, filed 2013-11, 18,760 miles

“Brakes did not apply as expected, experiencing a significant push while braking at low speed. It was so obvious that I had to step on the brake pedal to keep the car from running out into the car in front. This one time I crashed into front car. I took it to dealer to check the brakes, and he is saying they are hybrid and thats how they work. This is not acceptable as the brakes are meant to stop the vehicle with immediate effect. This is not happening with my rx 400h, I bought this car in sep 2014 and within 2 months I met with accident. I never had history of accident with other cars.”

NHTSA complaint #10671862, filed 2015-01, 84,600 miles

“The rear bumper has a plastic cover and the paint bubbled and began to peel from under this plastic molding as if water was behind it. The rear bumper now has peeling paint.”

NHTSA complaint #11058386, filed 2018-01, 104,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017220%
2016114%
201118%
2010113%
200835%
2007814%
20061610%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid

Brakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
4 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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