2007 Lexus RX350 problems
Owners have filed 210 complaints about the 2007 Lexus RX350 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 17.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 12.4%.
Complaints210
Crashes24
Fires1
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 17.1% · 36
Steering 12.4% · 26
Vehicle speed control 10.5% · 22
Air bags 10.5% · 22
Structure 10.0% · 21
Engine and engine cooling 6.2% · 13
Unknown or other 5.7% · 12
Electrical system 5.2% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Lexus RX350 in this data, 2007 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 53 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. While driving approximately 5 mph, the low oil warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed to the Lexus dealer where it was diagnosed that, due to the wrong engine oil cooling hose being installed, the part exploded and the motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. Engine · reported at 124,000 miles
Lost engine oil driving 20 minutes to work. Lexus dealer advised there is a common problem with the oil cooler line, there is a campaign within 10 years of first use. They won't replace it unless leaking; otherwise you are allowed to drive until the line blows causing catastrophic engine damage. A $60 part ends up being an engine replacement; nevermind the potential danger of an engine freeze at 65 miles an hour. Engine · reported at 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle started making a loud noise from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vti oil hose had melted and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000. Engine · reported at 68,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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