2007 Lexus RX Hybrid

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2007 Lexus RX Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:35.528Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 154 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 57 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 10 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2007: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20052
2006154
200759
200857
20108
201112
20123
201312
20142
20155
20167
201710
20183
20193
20202
20210
20220
20230
20241
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BRAKES DID NOT APPLY AS EXPECTED, EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT "PUSH" WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THAT I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS ONE TIME I CRASHED INTO FRONT CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150112

ACCUMULATOR LEAK. DRIVING. EFFECTS BRAKING SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF MY BUSINESS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE. AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN LEAPT FORWARD AND HIT A WOODEN POST DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, UP ON A WALKWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140922

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100202

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BRAKES DID NOT APPLY AS EXPECTED, EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT "PUSH" WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THAT I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS ONE TIME I CRASHED INTO FRONT CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150112

THE REAR BUMPER HAS A PLASTIC COVER AND THE PAINT BUBBLED AND BEGAN TO PEEL FROM UNDER THIS PLASTIC MOLDING AS IF WATER WAS BEHIND IT. THE REAR BUMPER NOW HAS PEELING PAINT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20100216 — RQ (closed 20110301)

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

I 20110215 — PE (closed 20110720)

Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall

R 20110506 — vehicle speed control

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 FLOO

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 11V112000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120105 — electrical system

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MA

Remedy: TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS.

Campaign 11V342000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131104 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

Campaign 13V396000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Lexus RX Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V112000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V342000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V396000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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