Total Complaints
3 filings
LEXUS RX HYBRID · model year
2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005LEXUSRX HYBRID carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 RX HYBRID is air bags with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2005 RX HYBRID. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180308AIR BAGS
COMPLAINT TO [XXX] AT LEXUS OF PALM BEACH WAS A CRUMBLING DASHBOARD THAT IS ACCUMULATING AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE POWDER AROUND THE BROKEN EDGES. CASE #[XXX] AT LEXUS, I SPOKE WITH [XXX] , CASE MANAGER WHO TOLD ME LEXUS WILL NOT INVESTIGATE THIS BECAUSE THE DASH REPLACEMENT WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS MY IMPRESSION THAT AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE, POSSIBLY A SUBLIMATING AIRBAG CHEMICAL, IS EXUDING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS INDEED A SAFETY ISSUE. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS MATERIAL IS EITHER TOXIC OR FLAMMABLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 43,094
20180308AIR BAGS
ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT #11076837 PICTURES DID NOT DOWNLOAD
Mileage: 43,084
20180308UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT #11076837 PICTURES DID NOT DOWNLOAD
Mileage: 43,084
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID have?▼
The 2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2005 LEXUS RX HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.