Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Lexus RX350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Lexus RX350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 167 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V112000 FLOOR CARPET COVER AND RETENTION CLIPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Structure 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
Of the 167 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 167 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Lexus RX350 has a fair performance considering its age, with recalls mostly linked to accelerator pedal issues. Common complaints are engine and steering related which are critical but have manageable repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| steering | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 100,000–130,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| air bags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
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 and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Inspect brake pads and fluid yearly
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
- Inspect timing belt at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Unusual engine noises
- Sudden braking issues
- Inconsistent speed control
- Electrical failures after rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Lexus RX350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.