One problem related to power train has been reported for the 2005 Lexus RX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Lexus RX based on all problems reported for the 2005 RX.
Upon slowing from 40mph to a stop or almost a stop, to make a turn, the car hesitates before accelerating. This hesitation has caused both me and my wife to abruptly abort left turns. This behavior is particularly dangerous for drivers in the congested NY metropolitan area. We have experienced some frightening close calls when the vehicle failed to accelerate, causing an emergency abort of a turn. This hesitation also manifests itself when you lift from the accelerator to slow down and then get back on the gas. I have complained to the dealer numerous times since the car was new. The dealer had a field service engineer check the car: he said ithe car performed as designed.
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