2007 Lexus ES problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus ES, most often about visibility & wipers. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Median mileage
- 137,500 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Visibility & Wipers is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 38 complaints (21%).
- Body & Structure (6) and engine (5) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 137,500 mi.
- Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries.
- NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 21 Lexus ES model years we track.
2007 Lexus ES problems by category
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash15 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers8 complaints
- Body & Structure · 2 crashes6 complaints
- Engine · 1 crash5 complaints
- Electrical System5 complaints
- Airbags · 2 crashes4 complaints
- Brakes · 1 crash4 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain3 complaints
- Steering · 1 crash3 complaints
- Lighting · 1 crash2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 1 crash2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control1 complaints
- Suspension · 1 crash1 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 |
| Structure:body | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service brakes | 4 |
| Air bags | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power train | 3 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2007 Lexus ES recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
NHTSA defect investigations
Unwanted acceleration, floor mat
The driver side floor mat will not interfere with the throttle pedal if properly secured using the retaining hooks provided by toyota.however, if the all weather mat is unsecured and moves forward from its intended position it can entrap the throttle pedal at the fully open position after it has been depressed.this can happen regardless of whether or not another mat (carpet) is underneath.when this occurs, some operators react by applying the brake pedal multiple times, depleting the braking system's (vacuum based) power assist.stopping the vehicle with unassisted braking while the throttle is…
Recent 2007 Lexus ES complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Jun 24, 2026200,000 miNVElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11746266 · source - Filed Apr 9, 2026172,523 miCAElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was 0 at the time of the purchase; however, the mileage was 114,536. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 172,523.
NHTSA complaint #11730265 · source - Filed Nov 12, 2025CACrashTowedAirbagsBrakesSteering
I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasn’t able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldn’t go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing wrong with the car. I made all necessary repairs they told me to make a despite my questions about the…
NHTSA complaint #11698965 · source - Filed Oct 14, 2025TXCrashTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
While entering into a parking spot the car suddenly surged, went over a curb, and crashed into a store front. The driver had her foot on the brake. We checked to see if the floor mat was against the accelerator and it was not. I have a photo of the mat.
NHTSA complaint #11693327 · source - Filed Sep 29, 2025160,000 miFLElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was approximately 160,000. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the prior owner had manipulated the odometer.
NHTSA complaint #11690276 · source - Filed Aug 12, 2025CABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR SHUTS OFF.or your driving car loses power and then dose a hard jerk and then starts driving again.
NHTSA complaint #11680282 · source - Filed Jul 23, 2025TXVisibility & Wipers
Dashboard and window seals are melting. Dashboard melting is causing a huge glare in windshield during the day. Window seals are melting onto my windows causing excessive scuffing on the windows affecting ability to see in my blind spots
NHTSA complaint #11675738 · source - Filed Jan 20, 2025CTOther / Unknown
Both headlights turn off randomly and sometimes at the same time. Sometimes the brightness lowers. I have had both ballasts and bulbs changed and the problem persists. In my research, it appears that many 2007 Lexus ES 350 owners have had and still have this very dangerous problem. This problem has been ongoing for well over a year. The reason is UNKNOWN by me.
NHTSA complaint #11636986 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology