Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Lexus ES 350
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2007 Lexus ES 350, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 74 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 64 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 74 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 74 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Lexus ES 350 is generally reliable but has significant airbag issues. With some registered complaints on structure and minor issues in other systems, costs remain moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| sunroof frame | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
| wiper motor | 65,000–95,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid every 30,000 miles
- coolant every 50,000 miles
- transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- timing belt at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- water leaks at sunroof
- slow wiper speed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Lexus ES 350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.