2007 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Lexus RX350 ranks 2nd worst out of 19 model years, with 167 complaints and a complaint index of 94. Engine problems dominate at 42% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000, backed by unintended acceleration reports and one recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 19 RX350 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 167
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 12
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 0
Top 2007 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine70 (42%)
- Steering25 (15%)
- Structure & Body24 (14%)
- Airbags22 (13%)
- Electrical System21 (13%)
- Other12 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (5%)
- Brakes5 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (2%)
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 sudden unintended acceleration while parking or at low speeds, leading to collisions with walls or other vehicles.
- Some describe the engine revving on its own without pressure on the gas pedal, even while slowly pulling into a parking spot.
- Brake failures are reported where the vehicle would not stop despite aggressive pedal pressure, in some cases fracturing a front rotor.
- One owner described a rollover after brakes reportedly failed on a curved ramp, with the driver's side airbag not deploying.
- A shift-to-reverse incident is reported where the accelerator allegedly malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree.
2007 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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 RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 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 RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2007 RX350 ranks 2nd worst of 19 model years for this model, with 167 complaints and a complaint index of 94, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other RX350 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Lexus RX350?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 42% of complaints (70 total), with owners describing unintended acceleration and a median failure mileage of 80,000.
- Does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 11V112000) for the 2007 RX350, involving a floor carpet cover retention clip that could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
- How does the 2007 RX350 compare to other RX350 years?
- The 2007 model has a complaint index of 94, second only to 2010's index of 100, while years like 2020 (index 17) and 2014 (index 28) rank much lower in reported problems.