Lexus RX350

2009 only

66 classified complaints

2009 Lexus RX350 have 66 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically surfacing around 51,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX350 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 18 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 500 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 31,000 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 older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

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

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 2 complaints

Median onset: 66,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 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 model year. See the full Lexus RX350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.