KnownCarProblems2007 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus RX, most often about the brakes (22% of complaints, typically around 161,000 miles). It is 6th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2007 Lexus RX problems
Brakes
13 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 161,000 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…
"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…
Body and structure
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
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?
Dashboard is melting and has numerous cracks. Dashboard is sticky to touch and causing glare on front windshield, causing reduced visibility. Cracks are around passenger airbag and is unsafe as a possible explosion of airbag may occur or airbag may not deploy during impact (when needed to deploy). Additional cracks…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 17%Lexus dealer has confirmed that the dashboard will be replaced under warranty. But dealer has not replaced the dashboard in a year and will not provide an indication of when it will be replaced. During the year the warranty hasn't been resolved, the dashboard has gone from cracked, to now having pieces falling off.…
Cracking and melting dashboard creating noxious fumes in vehicle. In late 2015, we noticed that our Lexus rx400h's dashboard began forming cracks. While we initially thought this was a cosmetic issue, soon the dashboard began melting and stinking up the car. When we brought it to our local Lexus dealership for…
Electrical
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
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?
Rear caliper blew while driving - almost lost brakes on highway - vehicle was unsafe to drive. Ignition coils failed (twice) while driving - lost power - almost got hit by a truck steering fluid leak - dealer says to get entire steering replaced or may lose steering while driving!! All this started at a mere 42,891…
Engine
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 125,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
I purchased a used 2007 Lexus rx350 for my 16 year old daughter. It had a little over 100k miles. Everything worked perfectly, no complaints whatsoever. Until, my son borrowed it, and while he was driving it, he said it quit. He lost all power steering, so he pulled over. We called a tow truck to tow it to a mechanic.…
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…
Air bags
6 complaints · 10%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.…
Dashboard is cracked over the passenger side airbag. Car has been garaged when not in use. Crack appeared without the dash being hit or damaged in any way.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 9%Steering
4 complaints · 7%I visited the dealer for a regularly scheduled oil change and was told the steering assembly needed to be changed due to several leaks that were not recommended for individual repair. This comes four months after having the power steering fluid flush and maintenance. The vehicle has not been in an accident or…
Rear caliper blew while driving - almost lost brakes on highway - vehicle was unsafe to drive. Ignition coils failed (twice) while driving - lost power - almost got hit by a truck steering fluid leak - dealer says to get entire steering replaced or may lose steering while driving!! All this started at a mere 42,891…
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 RX 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
Unintended and uncontrolled acceleration
Summary
On february 16, 2010, NHTSA's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.I. Pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, NHTSA requested that toyota recall ad
Questions about the 2007 Lexus RX
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (13 complaints, typically around 161,000 miles); body and structure (10 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
- It is 6th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints, with 58 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.