2007 Lexus RX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Lexus RX has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, with 13 complaints and a median failure mileage of 160,875.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 RX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 58
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 27.5 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2007 Lexus RX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes13 (22%)
- Electrical System11 (19%)
- Structure & Body11 (19%)
- Engine10 (17%)
- Other10 (17%)
- Airbags6 (10%)
- Fuel System5 (9%)
- Steering4 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brake actuator failure at high mileage, sometimes linked to a crash.
- Headlamp housings develop condensation and cause bulbs to burn out, especially on the driver's side.
- The dashboard cracks and becomes sticky to the touch, with cracks often starting near the airbag area.
- Exterior lift gate buttons and handles turn into a gooey, melted mess, described as an electrical concern.
- Some owners report a sudden loss of power and stalling at highway speed, with the check engine light coming on.
- The power steering assembly develops leaks requiring replacement outside of normal maintenance.
2007 Lexus RX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 Lexus RX 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 RX a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict relative to other RX years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus RX?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 13 complaints (22% of the total) with a median failure mileage of 160,875.
- Does the 2007 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Lexus RX.
- How does the 2007 RX compare to the 2010 and 2021 RX?
- The 2007 RX has a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict, while the 2010 RX (index 75) and 2021 RX (index 100) both carry an Avoid verdict.
- What electrical issues do owners report on the 2007 RX?
- Owners describe headlamp condensation causing bulb failure and lift gate buttons or handles melting into a sticky substance, both filed under Electrical System complaints.