2007 Lexus RX350 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

21.6%Of all 167 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE36 · 21.6%

STEERING25 · 15%

AIR BAGS20 · 12%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 12%

STRUCTURE13 · 7.8%

Share of the 167 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Lexus RX350 overview page.

What owners report

“CAR FIRST MADE A RATTLING SOUND,THEN OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE OIL COOLER,WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THIS HAPPENED”NHTSA complaint 11022292 — filed 09/08/2017

“ENGINE OIL WAS POURING OUT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE WAS LEAKING. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND…”NHTSA complaint 11011568 — filed 07/30/2017

“WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AT ENGINE IDLE, THE CHECK OIL INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED FOLLOWED BY A SHORT ROUGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER…”NHTSA complaint 10909556 — filed 09/25/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Lexus RX350: 36 of 167 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Lexus RX350 have in total?

167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.