The Lemon Index2007 Lexus RX.
The 2007 Lexus RX is better than average by owner complaints: 64 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 70, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 1 recall, and it gets 19 to 26 mpg combined. The best Lexus RX year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 289 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Lexus RX 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 42K to 113K miles on the car (231 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 82K–129K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 51K–92K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 58K–119K miles
Recalls 1
- speed control 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H 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 212 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2gr-fe engine oil leak from front timing cover
- Tonneau cover latch rattle
- Power back door will make a popping or creaking noise from the power back door drive unit
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedHybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall2011
- ClosedUnintended and uncontrolled acceleration2010–2011
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Unexpected acceleration it has happened with two different drivers. Once when in "park" and once while on the highway. No damage or injuries occurred.
2007 Lexus RX owner · NHTSA complaint 10313567
More owner reports
2007 Lexus rx350. Consumer states stuck accelerator and run away car caused an accident.
NHTSA complaint 10323110
Inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes when going over a bump in the road. This scares the heck out of me.
NHTSA complaint 10330636
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Lexus RX reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 70; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Lexus RX year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2007 Lexus RX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (30%), brakes (14%) and airbags (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX have?
1 safety recall (latest: speed control). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus RX get?
19 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 42,800 and 113,800 miles. The middle report was at 75,000 miles, from 231 complaints.
Does the 2007 Lexus RX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Lexus RX have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lexus RX year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2011 and 2012.
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