Is the 2007 Lexus RX350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lexus RX350 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX350?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2007 Lexus RX350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2007 Lexus RX350
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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: 167
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2007: 167 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2004	0
2005	0
2006	0
2007	167
2008	126
2009	97
2010	94
2011	30
2012	33
2013	29
2014	15
2015	42
2016	58
2017	46
2018	18
2019	31
2020	7
2021	1
2022	10
2023	4

Known problem areas

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

Engine

22% · 36 reports

Steering

16% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Vehicle speed control

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Lexus RX350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. As a result, the contact crashed into an electrical box.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-06

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Lexus RX350. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, it accelerated unexpectedly. Even with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle could not be stopped. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a rollover collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02

I parked my car in a parking spot to do some errands and, before I could put the car in park and turn the car off, the car shot forward and went through some shrubs, across a walkway, and finally ran straight into a brick wall of one of the stores I...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-13

Also filed under Structure

Air bags

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that a garbage truck t-boned the driver's side of his vehicle. All of the air bags deployed except the curtain air bags on the driver's side and front passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-16

Tl *- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus 350. While driving 40 MPH the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side, which caused the vehicle to slide into a telephone pole head on. The front end damage amounted to $22,190.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-12

Structure

13% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2007Complaint volume 167 complaints filed for this model year.
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2010-02-16Recall queryClosed 2011-03-01 Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
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2011-05-06Vehicle speed control11V112000 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…

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 11V112000 · Vehicle speed control

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Lexus RX350 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lexus RX350 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX350?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.