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2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
19%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
10,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, 19% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I was in a parking lot of my business entering a parking space. As I was trying to stop I took my foot off the gas and I applied the brake, but the car all of a sudden leapt forward and hit a wooden post directly in front of me, up on a walkway. In order to stop I put the shift into reverse while continuing to apply the brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #10638087, filed 2014-09, 42,160 miles

“I just wanted to let you know that my wife and I have experienced the engine accelerating on the 2007 Lexus 400h while coasting to stop signs. This occurrence started about 3-4 months after we got the car and does not occur all of the time. The gas pedal seems to override the engine acceleration problem, however, the issue seems to be similar to what others have seen in other cars. This issue has been reported to the dealership in the past before the recalls without any satisfaction. …”

NHTSA complaint #10304637, filed 2010-02, 4,000 miles

“This relates to possible problems with Lexus cars. I don't know if this information is useful or not. I took possession september 2008 of a brand new 2007 Lexus 400h. I drove the SUV approximately 5 miles when all of the dashboard warning lights came on and the engine stopped. I coasted to the bern. I was able to restart the engine but the hybrid system failure alert was on. The dealer had the car tested by their hybrid specialist. The diagnostic computer apparently registered nothing wrong. The hybrid technician took the car for a test drive with the diagnostic computer on board. …”

NHTSA complaint #10318531, filed 2010-03, 15 miles

“When braking and car encounters rough road or a pothole, car lurches forward and loses complete braking power. Have to depress brakes all the way to bring to a stop. Occurs consistently with above stated road conditions. Dealer service refused to acknowledge problem and claimed to have never had similar complaints.”

NHTSA complaint #10304366, filed 2010-02, 2,000 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 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017110%
2015120%
2011217%
2010113%
20081933%
20071119%
20061711%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid

Brakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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