2007 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus ES. That is the most of any ES model year in the database (30 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (34 complaints, 27%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 125owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lexus ES problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 27% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 31 | 25% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 31 | 25% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 10% | 78,162 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 9% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | 166,262 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 5% | 85,347 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 124,950 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 50,856 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lexus ES recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Lexus ES.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unwanted acceleration, floor mat (EA07010) — opened Aug 8, 2007, closed Oct 11, 2007, led to recall 07E082000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now Iâm scared to drive the car anywhere
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…
I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasnât able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldnât go off after the accident so it seems like there was a…
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.
Other Lexus ES years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 ES | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 ES | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 ES | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 ES | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 ES | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 ES | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 ES | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 ES | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 ES | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 ES | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 ES | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 ES | 46 | 0 |
| 2010 ES | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 ES | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 ES | 68 | 0 |
| 2007 | 125 | 0 |
| 2006 ES | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 ES | 58 | 0 |
| 2004 ES | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 ES | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 ES | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 ES | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 ES | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 ES | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 ES | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 ES | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 ES | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus ES?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus ES?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Lexus ES a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.