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2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 75 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 18.8 times the median Rx Hybrid year — the 2007 model ranks #3 of 21 Rx Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 19 reports (25% of the total).

75

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

3

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Rx Hybrid years?

Rx Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted214 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 214 complaints2007: 75 complaints2008: 78 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 17 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 13 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 18 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Rx Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1925%
Electrical System1216%
Speed Control1115%
Body & Structure811%
Steering79%
Engine57%
Airbags23%
Fuel System23%
Lighting23%
Other23%
Suspension23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Transmission11%

Does the 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V396000Fuel SystemSeptember 4, 2013 · 133,081 units

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

Consequence

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

11V342000Electrical SystemJune 29, 2011 · 82,273 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE CURRENT. IF THIS OCCURS, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT, WILL BE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER PRODUCTION NUMBER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INVERTER CONTAINS SUSPECT TRANSISTORS AND REPLACE THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

11V112000Speed ControlFebruary 24, 2011 · 769,379 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BRAKES DID NOT APPLY AS EXPECTED, EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT "PUSH" WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THAT I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS ONE TIME I CRASHED INTO FRONT CAR. I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO CHECK THE BRAKES, AND HE IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 18, 2014 · crash

“REAR HATCH HANDLE/OPENER HAS COMPLETELY MELTED. IT STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT WAS JUST A LITTLE STICKY AT FIRST, THEN THE BLACK RUBBER STARTED COMING OFF ON MY FINGERS WHEN I OPENED THE HATCH MANUALLY. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A SERVICE ADVISORY OUT ABOUT THIS AND THAT IT IS ONLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 6, 2012

“I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF MY BUSINESS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE. AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN LEAPT FORWARD AND HIT A WOODEN POST DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, UP ON A WALKWAY. IN ORDER TO STOP I PUT THE SHIFT INTO REVERSE WHILE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 19, 2014 · crash

“BRAKES DID NOT APPLY AS EXPECTED, EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT "PUSH" WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. IT WAS SO OBVIOUS THAT I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS ONE TIME I CRASHED INTO FRONT CAR. I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO CHECK THE BRAKES, AND HE IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 18, 2014 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND THE DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 28, 2010 · crash

2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 75 complaints put the 2007 model at #3 of 21 Rx Hybrid years. It is one of the Rx Hybrid years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Rx Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (19 complaints), electrical system (12 complaints), speed control (11 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Lexus Rx Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rx Hybrid years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2007. The cleanest record among Rx Hybrid years belongs to 2023.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.