2007 Lexus ES engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Lexus ES — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While entering into a parking spot the car suddenly surged, went over a curb, and crashed into a store front. The driver had her foot on the brake. We checked to see if the floor mat was against the accelerator and it was not. I have a photo of the mat.”
filed Oct 14, 2025
“I was driving and my car speed start going down and I saw engine and battery light came on so I pulled over and turned off the car and try to turn it back on but it's not turning on.”
filed Nov 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other ES years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 ES | 9 | 26% |
| 2013 ES | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 ES | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 ES | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 ES | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 ES | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 ES | 8 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Lexus ES
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.