2009 Lexus RX350
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
None on file
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 97 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 167 |
| 2008 | 126 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
29% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My Lexus has just 50,000 miles on it garage kept, just was told my rack&pinion gear was leaking to the tune of 1800.00 dollars. I was looking up Lexus forums on line, there is quite of Lexus owner's that have the same problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02
Serious steering rack power steering failure/leakage, mechanic says common Lexus and Toyota products and can lead to catastrophic accident by losing steering at high speeds. Thank god, no accident yet, just facing $1600 repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-23
Structure
18% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing body and dashboard.
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Lexus RX 350 back door does not remain up when there is snow on the roof or snow on the door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-10
Engine
12% · 12 reportsPower train
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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My 2009 Lexus SUV took off on its own out of a driveway while I was trying to back out. I put the car in reverse, and the engine begin to rev and then the car was uncontrollable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-08
Electrical system
7% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009Complaint volume 97 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2009 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Lexus RX350 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus RX350?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus RX350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.