2007 Lexus RX350 engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Lexus RX350 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. The contact's wife stated that upon accelerating the vehicle after exiting a roundabout, dust began to emit from the exhaust pipe. The contact's wife drove to a gas station and discovered that the engine oil was empty. The contact then refilled the oil but…”
filed Sep 2, 2020
“I was driving on a country road and noticed a/c was acting odd, then temp gauge went to bottom of dial. I couldn't stop on this road. I was trying to get to granddaughter's house. I stopped at light and couldn't start it. I called aaa and car was transported to lexus dealer who tested car and said…”
filed May 15, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020
Engine problems in other RX350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 RX350 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 RX350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 RX350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 RX350 | 9 | 21% |
| 2013 RX350 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 RX350 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 RX350 | 7 | 23% |
| 2010 RX350 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 RX350 | 12 | 12% |
| 2008 RX350 | 12 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Lexus RX350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.