Worst 2005 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Structural Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 5 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Spare Tire Mount/Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Lexus Rx
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~728,544 vehicles.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
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2005 Lexus Rx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Lexus Rx reliable?
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Does the 2005 Lexus Rx have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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