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2007 Lexus RX Problems

Complaints
58filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
93,426miles, 34 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl · hybrid FWD · 28 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Lexus RX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe brake and ABS warning lights tied to the brake actuator or booster pump, and dashboards that crack, turn sticky, or melt. Oil cooler or oil hose failures that led to engine damage, airbag warning lights, and stalling or no-start problems also come up often. Brake and dashboard complaints frequently mention warranty extensions or service bulletins rather than recalls, and listed mileages across the sample run from about 35,000 to 205,000 miles.

  1. Brakes

    Brake warning lights and actuator or pump failures

    • 13 complaints (22%)
    • median 160,875 mi at 14.0 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2016–2026

    Owners describe ABS, VSC or brake warning lights, a brake pedal that is hard to press or feels spongy, and clicking or pump noises during stops. Complaints name the brake actuator, booster pump or ABS unit as the part involved, and some say the dealer confirmed the diagnosis. According to the complaints, the dealer first treated the warnings as a battery problem before the pump was identified. Complaints also refer to an extended warranty bulletin for this part rather than a recall, and a complaint says the dealer told the owner the car was outside that extended coverage. Reports with a listed mileage fall between about 95,000 and 205,000 miles, and the warning lights are often described as appearing while the car is being driven.

    What to check: On a test drive, check for ABS, VSC or brake warning lights and a firm, consistent pedal, and listen for clicking when stopping. Ask whether the work described in the brake actuator or booster pump bulletin was done, and request records of any brake, ABS or battery repairs.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Car has been making a clicking noise during stops for a year. I chalked it up to something unimportant. On 2/20/21, the 'check avs,' 'check ABS,' and 'check brake system' lights all came on, and car lurched while backing out of my driveway. I was driving my wife and daughter at the time. Brought Lexus to my local mechanic on 2/22/21. After several days, mechanic returned the car to me, saying he could hear the clicking and, according to his research, it could be the brake actuator given Lexus had done a warranty extension on this part in 2016. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11399164, filed 2021-03, 94,853 miles

    “The lights all came on ABS system came on stabilizer air bag took to Lexus they diagnosed the problem as the brake actuator I research and found that on Lexus club this is a big problem with my year and other years they acknowledge this by giving an extended warranty. But fall short to assist with after. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11342741, filed 2020-08
  2. Body and structure

    Cracked, sticky or melting dashboard

    • 10 complaints (17%)
    • median 74,500 mi at 8.7 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2014–2022

    Owners describe dashboards that crack, turn sticky or shiny, and in some cases soften, melt and give off an odor. Some report pieces breaking off while driving, glare on the windshield, or cracks around the passenger airbag area. According to the complaints, dealers confirmed a warranty replacement or placed owners on a waiting list, and some owners say the replacement was delayed for a long time. Cases with a listed mileage fall between about 52,000 and 88,000 miles, and some owners say the car was kept in a garage.

    4 related service bulletins

    What to check: Inspect the dashboard for cracks, stickiness, or melting, including the area above the passenger airbag, and look for glare on the windshield. Ask whether a dashboard warranty extension was applied, since the dashboard bulletins listed for this model year describe warranty coverage for cracked or sticky dashboards.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The dashboard has cracks, it becomes sticky to the touch and then cracks appears. Thought this was a problem with just my car but after searching on the internet I learned that this is a problem with the dashboard on the Lexus car. It odd that it started cracking above the area here the airbag is, at first just one crack then months later multiple cracks to the point they have joined together and now pieces of the dash is falling off. This car is garage kept, never left outside in the sun for any length of time, so sun exposure is not an issue. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10583952, filed 2014-04, 62,000 miles

    “I own a 2007 rx350 and the dashboard is sticky, gummy, shiny and melting emitting odor -- health hazard. The shininess reflects while driving locally and/or highway, and affects visibility. Apparently, Lexus is aware of these issues and tooks steps to rectifies these issues; however, I had mentioned these issues back in 2016 to my dealership whom didn't address it as a defect hence why I didn't think it was a defect until now since my dashboard recently started cracking. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11328531, filed 2020-06
  3. Engine

    Oil cooler or oil hose rupture with engine damage

    • 10 complaints (17%)
    • median 125,000 mi at 11.0 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2024

    Owners describe an oil cooler line or oil pressure hose splitting or rupturing, with oil draining out and the engine losing oil pressure. Typical reports say the engine was damaged or needed replacement, and some owners say the car had to be towed. According to the complaints, the dealer offered a metal replacement for the rubber hose, and a complaint says the manufacturer provided no assistance with the engine damage. Reports with a listed mileage fall between about 90,000 and 167,000 miles, and the oil loss is described as happening while driving.

    What to check: Look for oil residue under the engine, check the oil level, and ask whether the oil cooler hose has been replaced with a metal part. Ask for records of any hose or engine work, since the complaints describe leaks that owners did not notice until oil had already drained.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The oil cooling line in my 2007 RX 350 failed without warning, causing all oil to be lost from the engine and catastrophic engine damage. I was on a highway driving approximately 60 MPH when this occurred without warning. The engine ceased and was completely ruined with only 110,000 in mileage. I did not receive notice of any recall related to this problem.”

    NHTSA complaint #11114248, filed 2018-07, 110,000 miles

    “The oil pressure hose busted. I took my car to Lexus and they told me it was a common problem with the car and they have replaced the rubber hose with a metal one. I purchased the metal hose and had it replaced. Oil had already leaked out to the point that cause my engine to lock up”

    NHTSA complaint #11031392, filed 2017-10, 167,000 miles
  4. Air bags

    Airbag warning light stays on or flashes

    • 6 complaints (10%)
    • median 97,500 mi at 11.3 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2016–2020

    Owners describe the airbag warning light coming on, staying on, or flashing without an obvious reason. Some complaints point to sensor or wiring faults, and some say the dealer charged a diagnostic fee before quoting a large repair. Complaints also say the dealer mentioned an extended warranty on the part, and used-car buyers describe the light already being on at purchase. Stated mileages run from about 75,000 to 155,000 miles, and owners describe the light staying on for an extended period.

    What to check: Before buying, scan the airbag system for stored codes and check whether the warning light is on during startup. Ask the seller whether the airbag light was diagnosed and what repair, if any, was done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My 2007 RX 350 out of nowhere already 2 years the airbag light for driver is on, I took to the dealer in glendale ( Lexus of glendale) they told me that for diagnosing I have to pay $250 dollars just to tell me what is the problem, and I did 2 years ago, they told me that there is a problem with wiring and needs to be replaced all wiring witch will coat me around $1500 to $1800 dollars, witch I can't pay, and I don't feel safe to drive like that, the coast is that high because they explain to me they need to replace whole wiring that goes …”

    NHTSA complaint #11329494, filed 2020-06, 75,000 miles

    “1.transmission unexpectedly completely shut down while driving on the freeway. Car jumped forward and completely stopped on the fast lane. I had to call for towing. Transmission was replaced at mechanic shop. Happen in november 2016 2. Oil shooting from the broken hose close to the engine while driving on the freeway. Stopped car and call for towing. Replacement of hose completed at mechanic shop. Happen in 2014. Reimbursed by manufacturer. 3. Random flashing of air bag lights (driver) without any reason. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11001748, filed 2017-06, 120,000 miles
  5. Electrical system

    Stalling, power loss, or no-start

    • 12 complaints (21%)
    • median 122,500 mi at 11.8 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2013–2025

    Owners describe the car stalling, losing power, or failing to start, sometimes after warning lights appear. Some complaints describe the key turning freely in the ignition with no start, and others mention a hybrid system warning or a diagnostic code. According to the complaints, the car was towed to a shop, and battery replacement was tried without the car starting again. Stated mileages run from about 104,000 to 161,000 miles, and a stall was described at highway speed.

    What to check: Ask for battery, charging, and hybrid system repair records, and check that the car starts, idles, and restarts cleanly after a short drive. Scan for stored codes before buying, since warning lights and stalls can have different sources.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Traveling down highway at 65 MPH. Vehicle began losing power and eventually stalled. Check engine light came on. Vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was taken to independent mechanic who did nothing more than remove exhaust manifold. Independent shop made me aware of Lexus bulletin regarding 2gr-fse engine and similar symptoms. I reviewed bulletin and verified symptoms were effectively identical to those I experienced. Vehicle towed to jack safro Lexus of brookfield, wi and Lexus corporate was contacted by me at that time. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10553901, filed 2013-11, 104,000 miles

    “The vsc failure, check hybrid system and ABS break system lights came on while driving the car on the street. Aside from being scary, it was difficult to drive the car and the breaking system felt spongy making it difficult to stop the car. The car is not turning on and all the lights on the dash are on. I replaced the battery. Yet the car does not turn on and the dashboard lights stay on. This is a serious safety issue that must be addressed by Lexus.”

    NHTSA complaint #11319748, filed 2020-03, 160,875 miles

Buying note. Buyers should ask for records of brake actuator, booster pump, oil hose, and dashboard work, and confirm whether any bulletin repairs were completed. A pre-purchase inspection that scans for stored codes and checks the brake warning lights, dashboard condition, and engine oil level can help show the car's current condition.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 51 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 58 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus RX. 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 9% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 93,426 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Check vsc system with accompanying continuous beep noise, brakes become hard to push/activate. This started a few weeks ago, and would happen intermittently, and progressively longer in the dysfunctional brakes phase. I had an employee at auto zone clear the code 2 days ago, but the problem started again, intermittently upon vehicle start, but would go away shortly, with normally responsive brakes. This intermittent issue occurs when I am driving, therefore this is a serious road hazard as my brakes become significantly less responsive when the problem occurs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362458, filed 2020-10, 169,000 miles

Other or unknown: “On september 11,2019, at about 4:15 p.m I was driving on the southbound on ramp onto I-25 at the windsor, colorado on ramp (exit 262). I was traveling approximately 50 to 55 MPH with the sunroof open/retracted. I was traveling straight, not turning, when it occurred. . I heard a large boom come from the roof and then the sound of safety glass cracking. I pulled over and found the sunroof glass had shattered. I could not find any rocks or other debris nor could I see any scratches or marks from any foreign object hiring it if that could have caused it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11255034, filed 2019-09, 141,000 miles

Body and structure: “The rear lift gate handle is melted and gooey. When I touch it to open the rear door, I get this gooey tar-like substance on my fingers. My dealer told me it requires a complete replacement of the door's electrical components to fix. Seems unusual that this is electrical, but if it is, then something is generating an unusual amount of heat to melt the rubber cover. My car is black, but it is stored in a garage...and the handle is covered and out of the sun.”

NHTSA complaint #10654931, filed 2014-11, 35,000 miles

Electrical system: “The exterior lift gate button has become a black sticky gooey mess. It is concerning that an electrical issue could be melting the black rubber button. Found many other cases of this with Lexus and toyota sienna's online. Has something been done about this occurrence?”

NHTSA complaint #10598264, filed 2014-06, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

9% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 141,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–259%25–5021%50–7526%75–10024%100–15021%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (34 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 93,426 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Lexus RX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RX 400h 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · hybridCVT282526$3,150
RX 400h 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · hybridCVT272526$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Lexus RX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus RX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026121,00034–525—Too new
20252211244–525—Too new
2024603,00044–525Too new to compareToo new
2023628,2503536100 · MoreToo new
20222931,600043068 · MoreRising
20217058,000143086 · MoreRising
20204731,50014–53087 · MoreRising
20193417,5001—3079 · MoreRising
20182642,5480—300 · FewerRising
20174732,7300—300 · FewerRising
20162867,5000—300 · FewerRising
20152045,0000—29—Rising
20141292,5450—29—Not enough data
201319105,6060—29—Rising
201212143,6820—29—Not enough data
201129125,0000—291 · FewerFalling
20107725,0000——96 · MoreFalling
20093473,5000——19 · FewerFalling
200870114,1830—2515 · FewerFalling
20075893,4260—26Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200632130,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20052780,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20044066,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200212101,9300———Not enough data
20011995,0000———Rising
20002990,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199935107,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus RX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX?

Owners of this model year most often describe brake and ABS warning lights tied to the brake actuator or booster pump, and dashboards that crack, turn sticky, or melt. The issues reported most often: Brake warning lights and actuator or pump failures; Cracked, sticky or melting dashboard; Oil cooler or oil hose rupture with engine damage.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Lexus RX have?

NHTSA recorded 58 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus RX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Lexus RX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (22% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 10.

Has the 2007 Lexus RX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus RX get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Lexus RX (RX 400h 2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 26 mpg combined, 28 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Lexus RX reported?

Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 93,426 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 141,000 miles; 9% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.