Lexus ES 350 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus ES 350 model year from 2007–2014 using 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No ES 350 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
86complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200720147412
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus ES 350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201412——ElectricalLimited data
200774——AirbagLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median ES 350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus ES 350 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    6474%
  • Other / not specified
    910%
  • Body & structureworst: 2007
    78%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2014
    67%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2007
    33%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    22%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    22%
  • Brakesworst: 2014
    22%
  • Lightsworst: 2007
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2007
    11%
  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    11%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2014
    11%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2014
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus ES 350 should you avoid?

None of the Lexus ES 350 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus ES 350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (64), body & structure (7) and electrical system (6). Airbag complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus ES 350 had?

0 recalls across 2007–2014.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.