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Lexus RX

2009–2013 only

90 classified complaints

2009–2013 Lexus RX models have 90 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 128,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 128,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 92,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 14,358 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 127,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 41,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 33,300 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full Lexus RX report for every year and full specs/safety data.