Most common 2007 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of the 167 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus RX350 complaints by model year
Best RX350 years: 2020, 2014, 2022. Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2009. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus RX350 recalls (1)
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…
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Lexus RX350:
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I.
What 2007 Lexus RX350 owners say
Engine & cooling all 48 →
On Friday September 29 2017 my wife was driving her 2007 rx 350 and she noticed a line of oil leading to her vehicle as it was backed into a parking space. After checking the oil she noticed the vehicle had lost 4 quarts of oil. Upon investigating further it was observed that the engine lost that amount of oil in just a few miles. When we delivered the vehicle to our repair shop on October 4th we were told that it was the rubber oil line that sprung a leak. They said they have replaced many of these as they are a design flaw from Lexus directly. The new part was immediately ordered from Lexus and is to be installed when it comes in. After all of this I have a question. If this is such a problem part which has been now altered to eliminate the rubber portion on the part, why would I be charged for this part? This has been a known problem for quite some time. …
I purchased a used 2007 Lexus rx 350 from carmax in September of 2014. The car has been at the Lexus dealership 4 times already for rattle in back of car, ignition switch replacement, oxygen sensor replacement and 80,000 mile service. This month (August 2016) the care began to make a rattle just after starting the engine. Upon contacting my local Lexus dealership, I was told that the sound I am hearing is the vvt gear which will need replacing. The estimate given to me was $4K. What makes this even more interesting is that my husband owns a 2009 Toyota highlander. His vehicle makes the exact same noise upon starting the engine. He too was told that he needed the vvt gear replaced for a cost of $6K which was only the labor portion. …
Steering all 25 →
2012 power steering rack failed. Leaking at the rubber seal boot on right side under vehicle. Used a rebuilt part to replace it. 2015 December, power steering fluid leaked out of fluid casing all over the ground. I pulled off of the toll rd because of the noise. Took it to Lexus and diagnosed power steering rack needs to be replaced again because rubber seal boot is leaking again. They have stopped using rebuilt and now use new kit to repair. They want me to pay for half the repair. There are thousands of complaints about this issue with Lexus and other Toyota vehicles which use the same part. If my car loses all the fluid before I get it repaired, especially if on the freeway there could be a fatal accident. Lexus has taken months to return my calls in order to get this repaired. I finally go a return call from customer service on May 4th. …
I was driving on interstate 95 south when I lost the steering capability in my RX350 Lexus vehicle. Vehicle had to be towed for repair. Was told it was my A/C compressor that failed that caused my water pump to blowup which caused the serpentine belt to break= $2,308. Not sure I believe all this. When I relayed all this information to my Lexus dealer they had no comment. 6,000 miles later I had another major problem, oil leaking that my Lexus dealer said had to do with the engine. Lexus removed and resealed engine front cover assy and replaced gaskets $2665.56 also at this time Lexus replaced engine front oil cooler supply hose assy and gaskets at no charge saying it was under warranty.
Air bags all 22 →
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger's side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvertent deployment without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The local dealer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that a garbage truck t-boned the driver's side of his vehicle. All of the air bags deployed except the curtain air bags on the driver's side and front passenger side. The driver sustained critical injuries, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard and a repair facility for inspection. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The consumer stated the driver was air-lifted to a trauma unit. The driver sustained crushed and fractured ribs, broken clavicle, broken scapula, fractured bone in neck and the brain bled on both frontal lobes. The driver's injuries required surgery.
2007 Lexus RX350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus RX350 a good car?
Based on 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 RX350 rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the RX350 at the same age. It is one of the RX350 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus RX350?
The engine & cooling — 48 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the steering (25) and air bags (22).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Lexus RX350, the most recent from February 24, 2011 (accelerator pedal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus RX350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2014 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2009. See the full Lexus RX350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus RX350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.