2007 Lexus RX 350 Reliability
The 2007 Lexus RX 350 has 225 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and body structure. Compared with nearby RX 350 model years (2007–2009), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the RX 350's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
225
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
18
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Lexus RX 350 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 44 | 20% |
| Body structure | 31 | 14% |
| Steering | 29 | 13% |
| Air bags | 28 | 12% |
| Speed control / throttle | 23 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 17 | 8% |
2007 Lexus RX 350 recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V112000 | Feb 24, 2011 | Speed control / throttle — 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… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby RX 350 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year RX 350 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 (this page) | 225 | 1 | Engine | Caution |
| 2008 | 196 | 0 | Unknown or other | Avoid |
| 2009 | 131 | 0 | Steering | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2007 Lexus RX 350 on the used market
- 53 of 238 2007 Lexus RX 350 listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2007 Lexus RX 350
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any 2007 Lexus RX 350 can be better or worse than its model year. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
2007 Lexus RX 350 reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Lexus RX 350 reliable?
The 2007 Lexus RX 350 has 225 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and body structure. Compared with nearby RX 350 model years (2007–2009), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the RX 350's typical year.
What are the most common 2007 Lexus RX 350 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus RX 350 are engine (44), body structure (31), steering (29), air bags (28). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Lexus RX 350 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Lexus RX 350, including 11V112000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Lexus RX 350 compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 196 complaints and 0 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 225 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Lexus RX 350?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 RX 350, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.