2007 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
89/100
#3 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid has 59 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 89 out of 100 — #3 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (20 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 27.5 city / 25 hwy
Top 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V396000Sep 4, 2013Fuel System133,081 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
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. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 11V342000Jun 29, 2011Electrical System82,273 vehicles
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 may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat caused by the large current. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota dealers will inspect the hybrid inverter production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
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 floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
2007 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #3 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 89/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 59 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (20 complaints), engine (15 complaints), and electrical system (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 58,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid, most recently reported 2013, covering fuel system, electrical system, and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid at 26 MPG combined (27.5 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.