DecodedCars2007 Lexus LX
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Body styles
- 470 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 4.7L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 13 combined · 12 city / 15 hwy
- Length
- 192.5 in
- Curb weight
- 5,401 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 25% below the 2007 SUV - average of 17.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 19 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2007 Lexus LX is a SUV - offered with a 4.7L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,401 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (12 city / 15 highway), 25% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 17.4 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel system.
What changed for 2007
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2006 LX — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 LX →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 4dr SUV | 192.5 in | 76.4 in | 72.8 in | 112.2 in | 63.8 / 63.8 in | 5,401 lb | 51/49 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 470 | 4.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 15 / 13 | -25% | $6,300 | 684 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Lexus LX under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2007 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lexus LX (this car) | 13 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 BMW X5 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 14 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Lexus RX | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (1)
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman · Jul 29, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V346000 · 39,159 vehicles
- Problem
- TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
- Risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Not every 2007 Lexus LX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2007 Lexus LX buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus LX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other LX years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 LX | 20 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 LX | 20 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 LX | 19 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 LX | 19 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 5 | 13 |
| 2022 LX | 19 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 6 | 5 |
| 2021 LX | 14 | 200 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 LX | 14 | 200 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LX | 15 | 200 in | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 LX | 15 | 200 in | Not rated | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 LX | 15 | 200 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 LX | 15 | 200 in | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 LX | 14 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →