2007 Lexus Is Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus Is.

20062008
Complaints
165
per 10K Sold
30.0
US Sales
54,933
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Lexus Is Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#129 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:76,143 mi
Crash-related:1
#222 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:109,286 mi
Crash-related:2
#320 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:78,845 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lexus Is.

Structural Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,143
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
109,286
Wipers & Visibility
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
78,845
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,333
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
135,111
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,443
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,183
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,433
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Lexus Is

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~244,779 vehicles.

11V029000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
~244,779 affected

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.

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2007 Lexus Is — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Lexus Is reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2007 Lexus Is has 165 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Lexus Is?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (29 complaints, avg 76,143 mi); Airbags (22 complaints, avg 109,286 mi); Wipers & Visibility (20 complaints, avg 78,845 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Lexus Is?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,632 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Lexus Is?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Lexus Is include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Lexus Is have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 244,779 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Lexus Is?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2007 Lexus Is shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Is reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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