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2007 Lexus LS brakes problems

19 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2007 Lexus LS, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
19 33% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
93,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2007 Lexus LS Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 93,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 0 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 1 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 93,000 miles
Based on 10 complaints that include mileage. 20% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles0
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles1
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Brake malfunction error was shown on the speedometer screen with five lights (ABS, vsc, brake, traction control light, and warning light). The brake pedal became very soft and the vehicle came to abrupt stops. On other occasions the brake pedal became hard as a rock and also made the vehicle come to a jerking stop. Pulsation and noise were also noted. Dealer advised that the brake actuator part (44050-50110) was the cause of the malfunction and noise.

Reported at 49,303 miles, April 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls460. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jim hudson lexus of columbia dealer, (328 killian rd, columbia, sc 29203) and was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 52,800.

Reported at 52,800 miles, February 2020

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