Lexus RX owners have reported 131 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (92 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine oil leaking (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When removing foot from gas pedal the rpm shoot up to almost 4k instead of switching to ev mode or dropping to 1k rpm’s. This has scared my wife causing her to slam on brakes as she thought throttle was stuck since the rpm’s shot up. This is dangerous. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Rx350. The contact's wife stated that upon accelerating the vehicle after exiting a roundabout, an unknown dust substance began to emit from the exhaust pipe without warning. The contact's wife drove to a gas station and discovered that the oil was empty. Read details...
Check engine light came on on highway. Within a few miles, the hood began to smoke, so immediately pulled over. Towed to mechanic and was told water pump failure caused engine to overheat. Engine is destroyed. Read details...
Check engine light kept coming on. Took to dealership and they said they repaired problems. Was accelerating from stop light on busy city street, highway frontage road and engine died in middle of intersection causing no power or steering and had to come/coast to final stop with no power or Read details...
On June 3rd, 2020 I got my 2008 Lexus Rx 350 serviced for 115,000 mile service at johnson Lexus of raleigh. I have had my car serviced religiously at the same dealer since I bought it brand new in 2008. It cost about $250, on June 13th I noticed large amount of engine oil under the car. Read details...