2001 Lexus Rx Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Lexus Rx. Part of Generation 1 (XU10) — 1999–2003.

20002002
Complaints
25
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Lexus Rx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Avg mileage:92,679 mi
#24 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:151,219 mi
#33 complaints

TIRES

Avg mileage:110 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Lexus Rx.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION992,679 mi
POWER TRAIN4151,219 mi
TIRES3110 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2102,000 mi
AIR BAGS11
ENGINE1140,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING11
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION11
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)167,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1250,379 mi
WHEELS1102,000 mi

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