2007 Lexus ES
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.
- Complaints
- 125
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 125 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
27% · 34 reportsStructure
25% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing body and dashboard.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-08-08
Also filed under Exterior lighting and seats
My dashboard has been melting and has caused me to be burned and causes a glaze in my window when I drive it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-25
Visibility/wiper
10% · 13 reportsEngine
9% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On thur nov 6, 2009, at approx 6:00 pm., I was driving on a wet country lane in wexford, pa.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-09
Also filed under Electrical system
My oil line is leaking, I did research and found a recall on this part. Can I get this repaired...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-03
Service brakes
5% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 125 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-08-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-10-11 Unwanted acceleration, floor mat
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 13 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.