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2007-2020 · 14 model years

Lexus ES350 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,793 complaints about the Lexus ES350 across 14 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (664), while 2015, 2016, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.

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Most complaints for its age2007664 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2007
Complaints
1,793
Recalls
12
Crashes
175
Fires
13
Injuries
145
Deaths
9

ES350 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20200100-A
20190200-A
20185210Acceleration & cruise controlA
201722180Visibility & wipersC
201621110BrakesA
201516110BrakesA
201428140Electrical systemB
201350170BrakesC
2012116373AirbagsF
20111973130AirbagsF
20101785120AirbagsF
20091735182AirbagsF
20083235341AirbagsF
20076645697AirbagsF

Most common ES350 problems

Lexus ES350 recalls 12

Latest ES350 complaints

2010 Lexus ES350Other & unknown

on the front dashboard there is a lot of oil deposit which is from the dashboard material which is reflective and sticky, this oil deposit reflects on the windshield and is making visibility hard when driving in sunlight... i have reached out to the Lexus corporate and they have indicated that the recall is over (even though i never got the recall notice. This is happening to other drivers with the same model as well.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11753566
2007 Lexus ES350Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 200,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11746266
2007 Lexus ES350SteeringBrakesFuel system

The power steering system is bad I have replaced it 3 times right now I'm scared to drive the car anywhere

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11743408
2008 Lexus ES350Visibility & wipers

Vehicle: 2008 Lexus ES 350 Issue Description: The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and becoming sticky, causing a reflective glare on the windshield during daylight driving. This significantly impacts visibility and creates a potential safety hazard. The condition worsens with heat and sun exposure. The glare can be severe enough to interfere with safe driving, especially during morning and afternoon sunlight conditions. This issue has been widely reported among Lexus ES models from this generation. Lexus...

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previously acknowledged the defect and offered a limited-time repair program, which has since expired. However, many vehicles are still experiencing the issue. Because this defect affects driver visibility, it should be considered a safety concern rather than a cosmetic issue. I am requesting that this issue be investigated and that appropriate action be taken to require the manufacturer to address the defect. Resulting Safety Concern: Reduced driver visibility due to dashboard glare

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11735115
2007 Lexus ES350Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was 0 at the time of the purchase; however, the mileage was 114,536. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 172,523.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11730265
2007 Lexus ES350SteeringAirbagsBrakesCrash

I was driving and my car has a certain jerking motion to it, as I tried to break and accelerate the car wasn't able to stop or move properly. As a result I rear ended the car in front of me. In addition to that my airbag wouldn't go off after the accident so it seems like there was a malfunction. Lexus always assured me that all system ran well and that there was nothing wrong with the car. I made all necessary repairs they told me to make a despite my questions about the car being fully functional, they still didn't warn me and told me that my car was fine every time I took it in or got work done on my car.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bags · Service brakesNHTSA 11698965

Questions about the Lexus ES350

Which Lexus ES350 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (664), 2008 (323), 2011 (197). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus ES350 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2020, 2019, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other ES350 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus ES350 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1,017), acceleration & cruise control (229), body, doors & structure (146) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus ES350 have?

NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Lexus ES350 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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