2007 Lexus ES350 vs 2007 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Lexus ES350 | 2007 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 465 | 2,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 219 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 124 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,900 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus ES350 | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 1,060 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 248 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 126 | 124 |
| Air Bags | 189 | 50 |
| Structure | 40 | 184 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 145 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 127 |
| Power Train | 33 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 51 |
| Stalling | 23 | 51 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 58 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
2007 Lexus ES350
2007 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.