MYRModel Year Report

2007 Lexus RX

● Typical for this model
2007 Lexus RX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:23:40.310Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2006: 32 complaints 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 70 complaints 2009: 34 complaints 2010: 76 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 20 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 47 complaints 2018: 25 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019 2020: 46 complaints 2021: 69 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 59 complaints 2023 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 18 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2007: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
199935
200029
200119
200212
20034
200440
200527
200632
200758
200870
200934
201076
201129
201212
201318
201411
201520
201628
201747
201825
201934
202046
202169
202228
202359
202455
202518
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20201220

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

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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 road

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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HEADLAMP CONDENSATION MAKE LIGHT ON OFF. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130514

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ENGINE 14%

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

FIRE
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SEVER OIL LEAK AND ENGINE STOP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING

NHTSA ODI report, 20190913

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20171101

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20100216 — RQ (closed 20110301)

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2021

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.