MYRModel Year Report

2009 Lexus RX350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2009 Lexus RX350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:28:43.117Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2009: 97 complaints 2009 2010: 94 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 33 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2016: 58 complaints 2016 2017: 46 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023
2009: 97 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20050
20060
2007167
2008126
200997
201094
201130
201233
201329
201415
201542
201658
201746
201818
201931
20207
20211
202210
20234

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 29%

29% of complaints: steering — 28 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20180402

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, 20171223

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20100210

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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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, 20091108

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2009 — complaint volume: 97

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ■ 2010

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FAQ

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