MYRModel Year Report

2001 Lexus RX

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2001 Lexus RX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:22:37.803Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2006: 32 complaints 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 70 complaints 2009: 34 complaints 2010: 76 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 20 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 47 complaints 2018: 25 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019 2020: 46 complaints 2021: 69 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 59 complaints 2023 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 18 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2001: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
199935
200029
200119
200212
20034
200440
200527
200632
200758
200870
200934
201076
201129
201212
201318
201411
201520
201628
201747
201825
201934
202046
202169
202228
202359
202455
202518
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

14 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Show complaint excerpts

I BOUGHT A CAR FROM A PRIVATE PARTY/DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT REPAIRS NEEDED ARE MORE THAN CARS WORTH, THEN I CHECKED CAR FAX TO FIND OUT THAT MILEAGE HAD BEEN TURNED BACK A LOT..

NHTSA ODI report, 20200106

Also filed under WHEELS

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT A LOW MILAGE, AND THE REPAIR COST IS MORE THAN A CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130731

I WAS JUST GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STOPPED MOVING. MY TRANSMISSION TOTALLY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED MOMENTS SOONER I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AS I WAS GOING 60 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130508

Also filed under ENGINE

TIRES

3 of 19 total reports mention: tires.

WHEELS

1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 19 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 19 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

on [XXX] traveling NB on [XXX] during a green light to make a left turn WB on [XXX] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 RX300 Lexus and was cited. The airbags did not go off, and my head hit the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240422

Also filed under AIR BAGS and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2021

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Lexus RX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus RX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus RX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.