The Lemon Index2007 Lexus ES.
The 2007 Lexus ES is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 196 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 267, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Lexus ES year is 2020.
Lemon alert. 2.7× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 664 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Lexus ES year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 13K to 77K miles on the car (336 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 24K–103K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 5K–38K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 38K–99K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2019
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 5 recalls
- speed control 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- equipment 2007
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Lexus told dealers about
Lexus sent dealers 190 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Torque converter shudder on 2007-2008 lexus es350 automatic transmission/transaxle model
- Ig1 relay freezing
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedUnwanted and unintended acceleration2009
- ClosedUnwanted acceleration, floor mat2007
- ClosedAccessory floor mat2007
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While attempting to enter freeway, after passing through tollbooth, vehicle locked at 40 mph, unable to accelerate or brake.
2007 Lexus ES owner · NHTSA complaint 10316010
More owner reports
Lexus es 350 has sudden and unexpected acceleration.
NHTSA complaint 10221595
2nd request re fax fwd on behalf of (nj) who was involved in an auto accident on 11/18/08 in her 2007 Toyota Lexus that suddenly accelerated, would like her Toyota incident recorded.
NHTSA complaint 10340088
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Lexus ES reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 267; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Lexus ES year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2007 Lexus ES problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (59%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and airbags (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus ES have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus ES get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus ES problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,600 and 77,800 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 336 complaints.
Does the 2007 Lexus ES have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Lexus ES have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lexus ES year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2012 and 2018.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works