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    Lexus RX

    EPA MPG: 20 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 RX will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models.

    The 2010 Lexus RX has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2010 Lexus RX owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Shocks or struts

    "Noticed problem with shocks after May 2023 service. Problem was resolved August 2023. Cost over $11000"

    Anonymous, FL (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    "needs new suspension a year ago not yet resolved"

    Anonymous, NM (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

    "Car was riding erratically with even more vibration and loud noise in steering so immediately took to shopThis problem was resolved at auto repair shop. Cost around $1,000"

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Steering wheel vibration

    "Lots of vibration-unsure what problem is"

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Wheel bearings

    "Vehicle vibrating and making noise at certain speeds"

    Anonymous A., CA (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

    "Plug in for smart phone is in very difficult spot to reach, the dark cavernous center console at the bottom. Dont know if its just my car, or what, but when my phone is plugged in I get no audio. I cant play music from my phone on the usb port. No, not resolved."

    Anonymous A., MT (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    "Unable to pair phone w car .. tried multiple times but dont want to spend money to bring to garage for thi problem"

    Anonymous A., GA (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "There is an inherent problem with the electronic module that runs all systems in the car. To repair/replace this essential module to the operation of all systems it runs. The a/c, the radio, cd, climate control, etc. It is one of the top 5 problems with these Lexus. I feel it should be a recall issue. This car also eats batteries."

    Anonymous A., TX (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Radio

    "Radio controls stopped working, requiring that I replace the console controls"

    Anonymous, NJ (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    "Radio mode changed to CD eject mode when go over a bump."

    Anonymous, ON (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other noises & leaks problem

    "A boot on one of the lubrication joints has failed and is leaking."

    Anonymous, CO (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Squeaks or rattles

    "Loud rattles that seem to come from under the dash"

    Anonymous A., CA (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Torque converter

    "Very noisy and was going to fail"

    Anonymous A., MB (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "Transmission went out on car, unable to move it forward. Car had to be towed, and used transmission found to replace the broken transmission, as no factory replacement parts were available."

    Anonymous, FL (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    What Owners Say

    Alternator

    "Alternator died, replaced but was 6 hrs labor"

    Anonymous, CT (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Heated or cooled seats

    "Perforated leather on seat cracked and tore, requiring new seat bottom replacement. This was a very expensive repair d/t to the heating and cooling component to the seat. However, we've liked the car enough to repair this. Much cheaper than buying another car that would provide an equally comfortable and quiet ride with voluminous cargo space that this RX has given us."

    Anonymous, FL (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Oil leaks

    "At first, we thought the motor was using oil. It started using a can every gas fill-up. But one day, the motor started making noise and stopped operating. It was towed. We then learned the leak had burst open, draining all the oil. Fortunately, the motor was not hurt, and only the leak was repaired. It was the only major problem we have had with the car since we purchased it."

    Anonymous, NH (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    "Oil line neoprene elbow failed causing a massive oil spill"

    Anonymous, OH (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    Heater system

    "Heat on the passenger side stoped providing hot air. The issue has not been resolved due to expense"

    Anonymous, NC (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Other climate system problem

    "Driver side AC stopped blowing cold air, mechainc said it was a simply fix-one of the vanes in dash stuck. took 1 hour-works great now"

    Anonymous, CT (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Exterior lights (other than headlights)

    "On the rear taillights they are all Halogen Based bulbs except for three of them. They are all LED's. So when a brake light goes out you have no choice but to replace the entire Light Assembly. Which is expensive, and if you hire it done costly. Every Light in the back is Halogen from the factory. If you want you can upgrade those bulbs with LED's now. But the Brake Light LED's are unreplaceable without a complete new assembly."

    Anonymous A., TX (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)
    Keyless entry

    "After 14 years one of the original FOB Keys had gone electronically bad and you could not keep a battery in it for more than week before it would drain that battery down to discharged state and thus would not work. I had to go to a locksmith, buy a FOB, and then he had to reprogram the FOB. It took him two shots and two FOBs before that problems was solved."

    Anonymous A., TX (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Premature brake wear

    "Noises coming and when checked out, were told that the brakes needed attention."

    Anonymous, (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Driveshaft or axle

    "changed wheel bearings many times yet unresolved"

    Anonymous, NM (2010 Lexus RX 350.0 3.5-L V6)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    2010 SUVs Reliability

    No Data Available

    Lexus vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Jun 29, 2012
    A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
    Summary:
    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
    What should you do:
    Toyota and Lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. Owners of the Lexus vehicles were notified during August 2012. Toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional Land Cruiser vehicles. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V305000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 164601
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