MYRModel Year Report

2010 Lexus RX

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Lexus RX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:40:27.208Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 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 2010 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
2010: 76 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.

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There is a known issue in the form of a Warranty Policy Bulletin and I believe a recall in Canada for a faulty engine oil cooler line that was made of rubber and fails under heat (now replaced by metal lines).

NHTSA ODI report, 20230920

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
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AS I WAS PULLING IN A BUSINESS CENTER TO PARK, I STEP ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUES AND CAUSED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A POWER BOX AT A BUSINESS. THIS CAUSED THE BUSINESS TO HAVE A POWER OUTAGE FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190822

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and AIR BAGS

WHEN I WAS ON REVERSE GEAR IN MY LEXUS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT, THERE WAS SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CRASHING MY LEXUS INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. I TRIED TO HIT THE BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150911

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 76

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 2008 ◆ 2021 ● 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus RX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Lexus RX is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus RX?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 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.