KnownCarProblems2007 Lexus RX350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus RX350, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 84,000 miles). It is the most complained-about RX350 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Lexus RX350 problems
Engine
48 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The vvti hose (engine oil cooler pipe) on my Lexus ruptured while I was driving which then caused a massive oil leak in just a couple of minutes. This was a faulty design by toyota, rubber part was used instead of all one piece metal part. This should have been a recall. My total cost of repair is $367 u.s. Dollars…
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact's wife stated that upon accelerating the vehicle after exiting a roundabout, dust began to emit from the exhaust pipe. The contact's wife drove to a gas station and discovered that the engine oil was empty. The contact then refilled the oil but by the next day, the oil…
Steering
25 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
Leaking fluid and unusual noise in steering components .I took the vehicle to the dealer and had to have steering rack and shaft replaced for a cost of $2,207.00. I asked service representative if this was covered by any type of extended warranty and he said no. I indicated I was a toyota driver since 1970 and said…
During routine car maintenance, I was notified by the toyota technician that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking power steering fluid and needed to be replaced in order to maintain safety operation. The mileage at the time of failure was 86,817. The technician stated that the only fix for this issue was to remove…
Air bags
22 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The driver airbag light is flashing. Take to mechanik reset it is not going away . Its not safe to drive when airbag is not functioning normally
My dashboard is cracked over the passenger airbag. I am the original owner and the car has been in an indoor garage for 10 years. Car has been serviced every 3000 miles for 10 years.
Speed control
22 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, she crashed against a wall. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The…
At approx. 8:05 am on thursday, december 2nd I was stopped behind a school bus that was picking up children at the intersection (1-2) min wait) I gave the car enough gas to make the right hand turn onto crockers lake blvd. Which is only approx. 150-200 ft in length. I estimate the speed was between 10-15 MPH when I…
Body and structure
21 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
I parked my car in a parking spot to do some errands and, before I could put the car in park and turn the car off, the car shot forward and went through some shrubs, across a walkway, and finally ran straight into a brick wall of one of the stores I was going to. Several bricks fell off the building and , needless to…
Air bag failure light on, air conditioning does not work, broken or cracked board almost everywhere, air conditioning does not work, maintenance light always on despite mechanical overhaul.
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles.
My wife parked the cat in garage around 8 pm 5/31/13.she came inside the house and told there is smell of tar. I went and smelled but did not see anything. I thought she must have driven over asphalt. On 6/1/13 I came back from workout and decided to put the car in driveway found pool of fluid on floor below the front…
Dashboard has severe cracking all over the entire dashboard, especially over the glove box. I am concerned if the integrity of the airbags might be affected due to this cracking. These cracks are not the result of heat, they are obviously a defect in the part which Lexus is not taking responsibility for. Based on…
Lights
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: back up lights, headlights.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The seal on the head light was damaged and from rain water entering the head light cover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while washing his vehicle, water managed to get into the light cover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was…
Electrical
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
I have now had to replace 3 ignition coils. I only have the paperwork for 2 times, but each time the car began to run rough and the engine went off at stops, and the electrical system light went on. The first time this happened, which I think was in 2010, the Lexus technician said it was a fluke. The second time…
Check engine light came on and vsc off came on while driving. Vehicles vibrate violent shortly after. Was diagnosed by Lexus technician that ignition coil #6 has failed.
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 RX350 recalls
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
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 RX350
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (48 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); steering (25 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); air bags (22 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2011 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus RX350?
- It is the most complained-about RX350 model year since 2000, with 167 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.