2010 LEXUS RX
100 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 19 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH over thin black ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle, causing the rear passenger's side of the vehicle to crash into the guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was drivable and the contact drove to the orthopedic for medical assistance. The contact sustained a left shoulder joint fracture. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, but
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2010 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that she had taken her son's vehicle to the car wash. The contact stated while at a complete stop, in the carwash drive-through, the vehicle accelerated independently and the driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the wall on the left side of the carwash bay. Heavy metal structures fell on the vehicle. As a result, the windshield was shattered and the ceiling of the vehicle was bent. The air bags failed to
Mileage: 250,000
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. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR. IT WAS 11:30AM. THERE WAS NO CAR AROUND THE PARKING LOT MANY SPACES WERE EMPTIED. IM VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE CAR RAN INTO THE POWER BOX OTHERWISE THE CAR WOULD HAVE DRIVEN ITSELF INTO THE STREET! I'M A GREAT DRIVER FOR MORE THAN 2
Mileage: 1
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. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR. IT WAS 11:30AM. THERE WAS NO CAR AROUND THE PARKING LOT MANY SPACES WERE EMPTIED. IM VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE CAR RAN INTO THE POWER BOX OTHERWISE THE CAR WOULD HAVE DRIVEN ITSELF INTO THE STREET! I'M A GREAT DRIVER FOR MORE THAN 2
Mileage: 1
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. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR. IT WAS 11:30AM. THERE WAS NO CAR AROUND THE PARKING LOT MANY SPACES WERE EMPTIED. IM VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE CAR RAN INTO THE POWER BOX OTHERWISE THE CAR WOULD HAVE DRIVEN ITSELF INTO THE STREET! I'M A GREAT DRIVER FOR MORE THAN 2
Mileage: 1
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. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE PARKED CAR.
Mileage: 85,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX450H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SUDDENLY THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE REGENERA
Mileage: 2,000
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 - 40 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I WENT TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE, LOOKED OVER MY SHOULDER TO MAKE SURE LANE WAS CLEAR, AS I TURNED BACK, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I PUT ON MY BRAKES, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM MY BRAKES, THEY DISENGAGED. MY CAR SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY SEATBELT DID NOT HAVE ANY TENSION, THEREFORE, MY BODY HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THE ACCIDENT JUST HAPPENED. *TR
I AM WRITING TO YOU TO DESCRIBE A VERY DANGEROUS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE LEXUS RX 450H. I AM LUCKY THAT A GUARDRAIL PREVENTED ME FROM GOING OFF A CLIFF AND I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT OTHER DRIVERS WILL NOT BE SO FORTUNATE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE ON AN INCH OF SO OF FRESH SNOW IN INCLINE VILLAGE, NEVADA AT 25 MPH, I FOUND MYSELF OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH I HAD AT LEAST 200 FEET TO SLOW DOWN FOR A TURN; I HIT A GUARDRAIL AT 15 MPH, CAUSING $20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY LEXUS RX 450H.
Mileage: 2,300
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW LEXUS 450H (2,000 MILES) IN A FRESH LIGHT SNOW (1.5 TO 2 INCHES) IN INCLINE VILLAGE NV AT 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A SLIGHT DECLINE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CURVE A FEW HUNDRED FEET AWAY. IT LOCKED THE WHEELS IMMEDIATELY AND AS A RESULT I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL. GIVEN THAT I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO GET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE BEFORE HAVING TO MAKE TURN AHEAD, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE (I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN SNOW MY WHOLE LIFE SINCE I WAS RAISED IN CA
Mileage: 2,000
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW LEXUS 450H (2,000 MILES) IN A FRESH LIGHT SNOW (1.5 TO 2 INCHES) IN INCLINE VILLAGE NV AT 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A SLIGHT DECLINE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CURVE A FEW HUNDRED FEET AWAY. IT LOCKED THE WHEELS IMMEDIATELY AND AS A RESULT I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL. GIVEN THAT I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO GET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE BEFORE HAVING TO MAKE TURN AHEAD, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE (I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN SNOW MY WHOLE LIFE SINCE I WAS RAISED IN CA
Mileage: 2,000
I LIVE IN ALDIE, VA AND HAVE A NEW LEXUS 2010 RX 450H HYBRID. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 01/30/2010 AROUND 11AM. WHAT HAPPENED WAS... I WAS DRIVING AROUND 5 TO 10 MILES SPEED AND TURNED THE VEHICLE TO 90 DEGREES SLOWLY TO GO TO THE SCHOOL. BUT THE VEHICLE WENT 45 DEGREES AND HIT A WOODEN STOP SIGN. I WAS REALLY DRIVING SLOW. I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR SUDDENLY PICKED SOME SPEED AND HIT THE STOP SIGN. ITS UNUSUAL. THERE MAY BE SOME DEFECT IN THE BRAKES/GAS PEDALS OR WITH THE ABS SYSTEM OR THE ELE
Mileage: 4,400