KnownCarProblems2007 Lexus ES Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus ES, most often about the air bags (27% of complaints, typically around 140,000 miles). It is the most complained-about ES model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Lexus ES problems
Air bags
34 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 140,000 miles.
I have had my Lexus since 2007 I have many times recieved letters for my recall on the air bags recall id rtpw-48q I called and spoke with Lexus who then set up an account with me and then found me a location to have the recall fixed this was around october of 2018 since then I have had some troubling findings that I…
Takata recall as of today, 1/8/17, the recall status from Lexus is still "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available" according to the NHTSA-takata airbag inflator expansion phases/zones, I am in zone a. Given the date of my car, I would say any degradation expected has occurred and leaves me in danger daily. In the…
Other or unspecified
31 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
While sitting at stop light heard grinding noise and upon turning at traffic light steam like smoke left hood. As I pulled over it looked to be engine coolant.
The button on the deck lid to open had become very sticky as if melted also the steering wheel has the same problem. It is as if the coating on both has become like putty.
Body and structure
31 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
While we driving down the turnpike heading into philadelphia, my wife tried to roll down her windows and then back up. As she did, the glass came off its track and almost popped out of the door. We were going about 70 MPH. At this speed, that window may have come off and flown off our car, hitting another car. This…
The dashboard on my vehicle is melting. This is causing an unsafe glare on the windshield. It is very difficult to see out the windshield due to the melting, shiny dashboard reflecting onto the windshield. The dashboard is very sticky to the touch, you can't wipe the dashboard due to the stickiness causing a rag or…
Visibility and wipers
19 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, power window devices and controls.
I purchased a certified used 2007 Lexus ES 350 in 2010 with approximately 26,000 miles. In 2014, I left the Lexus in my florida parking lot for the summer (may-october). When I returned from new york, the entire Lexus dashboard had melted! Due to the melting, there is a shiny glare on the windshield which makes it…
The plastic clips that attach the driver's side window broke, causing the window to jump out of the track. There are hundreds of complaints on Lexus owner forums in regards to this issue with 2007-2008 es350 models. Lexus even realizes there is an issue because they put out a safety bulletin (l-sb-0003-09) about this…
Engine
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 125,500 miles.
Over the last couple of years, at least 7 times, I have had my car stay running while I am at a restaurant or when I return home. I park outside and at least 3 times over the last 6 years neighbors have called and said did you know that your car engine was running. About three weeks ago, in early august, I was at a…
Transmission had issues with flare at speeds of 30-40 MPH on a cold start and brought it to Lexus and they updated my ecu with the software. After getting the car back they had a jerking/hesitation between 1st and 2nd gear. This happens every time when when at a stop and slowly accelerating. Lexus recommended a new…
Lights
6 complaints · 5%The lower beam hid lights went out intermittently (sometimes left, sometimes right front-light). After stopping and turning off the ignition, the lights come on again after restarting the engine. A few times, both lights turned off at the same time, so that I was completely in the dark and I had to pull over and stop…
The headlights are supposed to track with the direction of my I front tires. For the past 2+ years my headlights have sporadically been turning off. Sometimes it will be one light, other times it will be both. I am forced to turn on my brights. Usually, I can immediately switch back to my low beam and they will come…
Brakes
6 complaints · 5%On friday sept 16, , 2016 the Lexus was being parked ( by sally my wife who has been driving this car for many years) on the driveway of my home on 198 compton ave edison , the brakes became hard and car kept moving crashed the garage door and a second car car parked inside the garage both driver airbags deployed …
I have had my Lexus since 2007 I have many times recieved letters for my recall on the air bags recall id rtpw-48q I called and spoke with Lexus who then set up an account with me and then found me a location to have the recall fixed this was around october of 2018 since then I have had some troubling findings that I…
Electrical
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
On thur nov 6, 2009, at approx 6:00 pm., I was driving on a wet country lane in wexford, pa. Driving slowly, less than 15 MPH on an up hill curve, I applied my brakes and shortly afterward the engine unexpectedly and unintentionally accelerated causing my car to swerve to the left and into shrubbery adjacent to the…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus es350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the title was approximately 160,000. The contact stated that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Lexus ES recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Unwanted acceleration, floor mat
Summary
The driver side floor mat will not interfere with the throttle pedal if properly secured using the retaining hooks provided by toyota.however, if the all weather mat is unsecured and moves forward from its intended position it can entrap the throttle pedal at the fully open position after it has been depressed.this can happen regardless of whether or not another mat (carpet) is underneath.when this occurs, some operators react by applying the brake pedal multiple times, depleting the braking system's (vacuum based) power assist.stopping the vehicle with unassisted braking while the throttle is fully open requires significant pedal force, which some operators did not, or were unable to, apply
Questions about the 2007 Lexus ES
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus ES?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (34 complaints, typically around 140,000 miles); other or unspecified (31 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); body and structure (31 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus ES have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus ES?
- It is the most complained-about ES model year since 2000, with 125 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.