2007 Lexus LS: common problems and reliability
One of the worst LS years.
One of the Lexus LS years to avoid. All LS years
139 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2007 LS?The 2007 Lexus LS has 139 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and structure. Owners most often flag early model year issues: 2009-2010 models have a noted rod bearing failure issue. first-year 2007 models are considered less reliable.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other LS years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the LS?
Across the 27 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 182 (2008). With 139 complaints, the 2007 LS sits above the model's median of 23.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 LS
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 09V020000TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
What owners say across generations
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.
- RecurrentEarly model year issues
2009-2010 models have a noted rod bearing failure issue. First-year 2007 models are considered less reliable.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LS. See the full LS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LS listings typically run $35,857–$43,700.
Other LS model years
Compare every LS year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.
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