2007 Lexus RX
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 58
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 58 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
22% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Brake actuator failure has been added to a bulletin for extended warranty and not a recall. This is a costly malfunction that Toyota is aware of and they should take care of all vehicles as not to compromise braking and accident avoidance.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-20
Structure
17% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
The cable holding the spare tire up underneath the car snapped while I was at a stop light, resulting in my tire and it's cover falling onto the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-21
Electrical system
16% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Headlamp condensation make light on off. It is safety concern.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-14
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Engine
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Sever oil leak and engine stop and smoke started coming
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-13
Air bags
10% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2010-02-16Recall queryClosed 2011-03-01 Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lexus RX is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.