Lexus RX — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2010 Lexus RX

106 complaints (133% of segment average)

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX450H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNINTENTIONALLY DECELERATE. DURING THE FAILURE THE CHECK ENGINE, ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE IN THE PR

Safe to Buy

2014 Lexus RX

13 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2012 Lexus RX

18 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2013 Lexus RX

24 complaints — well below segment average

2025 Lexus RX

27 complaints — well below segment average

2015 Lexus RX

27 complaints — well below segment average

2016 Lexus RX

32 complaints — well below segment average

2018 Lexus RX

33 complaints — well below segment average

2011 Lexus RX

36 complaints — well below segment average

2022 Lexus RX

39 complaints — well below segment average