2007 Ford Freestyle vs 2007 Lexus RX350
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 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 893 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 149 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,400 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 428 | 22 |
| Power Train | 360 | 9 |
| Engine | 93 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 331 | 7 |
| Stalling | 159 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2007 Ford Freestyle
2007 Lexus RX350
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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.