2007 Lexus ES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
125 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
80,123 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 59 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 125 complaints (27.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 4.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 3.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Structure | 17 |
| Structure:Body | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
Air Bags: 34; Unknown Or Other: 31; Structure: 17; Structure:Body: 13; Visibility/Wiper: 13; Engine: 11; Exterior Lighting: 6; Service Brakes: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 11 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 11
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 66 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 6; 2014: 23; 2015: 8; 2016: 10; 2017: 23; 2018: 3; 2019: 9; 2020: 15; 2021: 6; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 7; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10461036 · 2012-06-08 (June 8, 2012)
I AM 100% SURE I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HERE ARE THE FACTS: 1. APPROXIMATELY 4-5 P.M., I WAS EASTBOUND ON SEPULVEDA BLVD., TORRANCE, CA. (ALMOST AT THE CORNER OF ARLINGTON AVE) ABOUT TO COMPLETE MY LAST ERRAND OF THE DAY TO PICK UP A PRESCRIPTION AT RITE AID DRUG STORE. I TURNED RIGHT INTO THE PARKING LOT, NOTICED A SPOT ON MY LEFT AND DECIDED TO PARK THERE. THE PARKING SPACE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE AND I PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO IT, EASING UP ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GUIDING MY CAR INTO THE SPACE. MY CAR WAS ALMO…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,856 miles reported. Look up ODI 10461036 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10760561 · 2015-08-31 (August 31, 2015)
OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, AT LEAST 7 TIMES, I HAVE HAD MY CAR STAY RUNNING WHILE I AM AT A RESTAURANT OR WHEN I RETURN HOME. I PARK OUTSIDE AND AT LEAST 3 TIMES OVER THE LAST 6 YEARS NEIGHBORS HAVE CALLED AND SAID DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR CAR ENGINE WAS RUNNING. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, IN EARLY AUGUST, I WAS AT A RESTAURANT IN CLINTON, NEW YORK WHERE THE CAR WAS RUNNING ON THE STREET SEVERAL BLOCKS AWAY FOR THE WHOLE TIME WE WERE IN THE RESTAURANT. EACH TIME I THOUGHT I'D PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PUSHED IN THE BUTTON TO SHUT OFF THE CA…
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10760561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10672615 · 2015-01-15 (January 15, 2015)
I RECENTLY READ ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH THE LEXUS IS MODEL BEING GIVEN A TECHNICAL ADVISORY FOR THE BREAKDOWN OF THE DASHBOARD AND I WAS WONDERING WHY THIS PROBLEM IS ONLY ADDRESSED ON THE IS MODEL AND NOT THE ES AS WELL. I AM AN ES 2007 OWNER WHO IS AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR MANY MONTHS NOW. I WAS TOLD BY LEXUS THAT TO REPLACE IT WOULD COST $3000 AND I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT PANELS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WHERE THE RUBBER HAS BROKEN DOWN AND DISINTEGRATED. I AM ANGRY BECAUSE THIS IS A LEXUS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10672615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10664523 · 2014-12-16 (December 16, 2014)
THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH RANDOM HARD DOWN SHIFTING WHEN IT IS ALMOST STOPPED. THE HARD DOWN SHIFT WILL HAPPEN AND THEN VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD. I DID SLIGHT RUN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. THIS COULD BE POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS IF THE LUNGE WOULD HIT A PEDESTRIAN OR CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ENTER HEAVY TRAFFIC. I HAVE REPORTED THIS MANY TIMES TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP, WHO IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE RANDOM NATURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 69,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10664523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10979795 · 2017-04-21 (April 21, 2017)
TRANSMISSION HAD ISSUES WITH FLARE AT SPEEDS OF 30-40 MPH ON A COLD START AND BROUGHT IT TO LEXUS AND THEY UPDATED MY ECU WITH THE SOFTWARE. AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK THEY HAD A JERKING/HESITATION BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHEN WHEN AT A STOP AND SLOWLY ACCELERATING. LEXUS RECOMMENDED A NEW TRANSMISSION, BUT I DID SOME RESEARCH AND LOTS OF OWNERS HAD THIS ISSUE FOR THE EARLY 2007 MODELS OF THE ES350. APPARENTLY LEXUS IS A WARE OF THE ISSUE BUT HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 147,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10979795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292769 · 2009-11-13 (November 13, 2009)
CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *NJ
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10292769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652811 · 2014-11-05 (November 5, 2014)
DASHBOARD IS MELTING, VERY SEVERE. NOT ONLY A VISIBILITY ISSUE WITH THE GLARE BUT IT IS NOW DRIPPING INTO THE START ENGINE BUTTON WHICH COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BECOME EVEN MORE OF A SAFETY ISSUE. LEXUS DEALER SAID HE WOULD SUBMIT PICTURES AND GET BACK WITH ME. IT HAS BEEN ABOUT 10 DAYS AND NO WORD YET. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10652811 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11607287 · 2024-08-08 (August 8, 2024)
Issue number one the dashboard the steering wheel and the clutch handle for automatic or manual melts it gets extremely hot and slippery it burns no matter if you cover your car or anything it melts and the glare from it is very dangerous when the Sun hits the windshield while driving it makes it look like a mirror form I'm not the only one who complains about this issue because why does the dashboard melts and create a dangerous flare with glare excuse the heating and cooling seats I believe also I'm not sure if it's causing condensation becau…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11607287 at NHTSA ↗