Complaints
42
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:66,425 mi
#29 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:107,474 mi
#35 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:39,702 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | — | 66,425 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 107,474 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 39,702 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 76,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 172,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 157,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 2 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 16,688 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 250,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 33,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 190,000 mi |
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