MYRModel Year Report

2007 Lexus ES

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Lexus ES
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:51.320Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2003: 23 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2004 2005: 58 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 125 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020 2021: 27 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025
2007: 125 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
19972
19981
19998
20006
20012
200227
200323
200416
200558
200612
2007125
200868
200928
201040
201145
201230
201332
20143
20155
20168
20172
20185
201934
202017
202127
20228
20238
20249
20254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING AND HAS CAUSED ME TO BE BURNED AND CAUSES A GLAZE IN MY WINDOW WHEN I DRIVE IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140825

VISIBILITY/WIPER 10%

10% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 13 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Issue number one the dashboard the steering wheel and the clutch handle for automatic or manual melts it gets extremely hot and slippery it burns no matter if you cover your car or anything it melts and the glare from it is very dangerous when the...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240808

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON THUR NOV 6, 2009, AT APPROX 6:00 PM., I WAS DRIVING ON A WET COUNTRY LANE IN WEXFORD, PA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191109

MY OIL LINE IS LEAKING, I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND A RECALL ON THIS PART. CAN I GET THIS REPAIRED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190903

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 125
I 20070808 — EA (closed 20071011)

UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2013 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

◆ 2008 ◆ 2005 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Lexus ES reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lexus ES is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus ES have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.