2007 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
295 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 62/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 90,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2007 Lexus RX sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2003, 2013–2014, 2018, 2020, 2022.
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Where 2007 sits among all RX years
What owners report
“Engine oil was pouring out of my vehicle while i was driving. The engine oil cooler line was leaking. It needed to be replaced and the undercarriage needed to be cleaned. This could have been dangerous if i was not able to immediately get the car to the repair shop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
“2007 rx350. Condensation in passenger side headlight. They issued a "warranty enhancement" to avoid a class action lawsuit. That program has expired and they tell you, "oh well, pay us 2100.00 if you want headlights that work"”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
“My dashboard is terribly cracked and it's very shiny. It's difficult to see when driving on the sun”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
“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.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
“April 11,2017 took my car in for an oil change and was told there is a leak in the power steering rack. Cost $1800. No warning.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
“Recall of se united states on dashboard for lexus rx350. Letter promised fixing it 2 1/2 years ago. Took 100 miles to dealership they determined it was cracking and falling off due to your recall. Waiting on dash to come in. 2 1/2 years ridiculous!!!!”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 RX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 217 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 80,168 miles. Half of those reports fall between 51,000 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2007 Lexus RX.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 11V112000.
Technical service bulletins
183 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2007 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
The 2007 Lexus RX drew 295 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 62/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2007 Lexus RX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Lexus RX are engine (58 complaints), electrical (34), and body & structure (32).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Lexus RX problems around 80,168 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 51,000 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Lexus RX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2007 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.