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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Lexus RX350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 167 total for the year
Median mileage
99,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Lexus RX350, 5% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,650 miles. 2 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.

“When I drive at above 60 MPH, there is a rattling sound. I took it to the dealership and they are unable to pinpoint the issue even after removing the roofrack, the roof insulation and tightening all the bolts. I have found numerous postings online but Lexus still refuses to let us know the issue. Please help! It is very concerning that a loose part might cause major accident or event death. …”

NHTSA complaint #10717215, filed 2015-05, 103,000 miles

“I purchased my Lexus rx 350 dec 2006. I have 35, 500 miles on my car. My car is used for personal usage. My transmission was recently replaced march 2009. Now I recently had engine failure one month after transmission failure. To make matters worse, I was informed that my transmission is leaking. This problem was discovered after engine failure and replacement transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #10267859, filed 2009-05, 35,503 miles

“Our vehicle has always been serviced at the local Lexus dealership and maintained in excellent condition. Without warning, on 3/5/14, as we were exiting the freeway, we smelled a slight burning odor. The oil light then flashed intermittently. We immediately took the vehicle to the Lexus dealership. We were informed there was only 1 quart out of 6 quarts of oil remaining. The rubber oil cooler lines had exploded, but we were assured there was no damage to the engine. The cost of repair was $400+. 1 week later, we heard a clicking sound from the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10576023, filed 2014-03, 82,193 miles

“Transmission started to slip on my Lexus rx 2007 awd while accelerating from 20 MPH. Engine revs but the car cannot speed up. Traffic backed up behind me. Fortunately, the incident happened close to our house. I could slowly reach home. I had it towed to the dealership where it was determined that the transmission need to be replaced. I always go to the same dealership for regular maintenance. I have all service records up to date. I had the automatic transmission flush done at 108,000 miles. Since then, I researched several online forums for similar issue pertaining to v6.”

NHTSA complaint #10541919, filed 2013-09, 128,800 miles

“After taking my wife to work on a rainy day in her 2007 Lexus RX350, I stopped in our driveway, which is on an incline, to work on the windshield wipers to try to set them to the automatic mode. Suddenly, the car lurched forward and went through the open garage door, through the garage, through the back wall of the garage, and finally came to a stop close to the back wall of the family room. I tried to stop the car with the brakes, but I could not. I tried three times unsuccessfully. The air bags did not deploy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10218688, filed 2008-02, 11,687 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019413%
2018422%
2017613%
2016712%
201525%
2014320%
201347%
2012412%
2011620%
201077%
200988%
200876%
200795%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus RX350

Engine
36 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus RX350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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