Complaints
78
per 10K Sold
7.5
US Sales
103,340
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:134,484 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:78,378 mi
#38 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:131,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 134,484 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 78,378 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | 131,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 67,853 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 80,230 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,484
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,378
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,000
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,853
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,230
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Lexus Rx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Lexus Rx reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Lexus Rx has 78 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Lexus Rx?
Top reported problems: Brakes (12 complaints, avg 134,484 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 78,378 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 131,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Lexus Rx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 102,942 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Lexus Rx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Lexus Rx include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Lexus Rx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Lexus Rx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Lexus Rx?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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