Lexus RX owners have reported 133 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving on [xxx] in [xxx] with my young child in the vehicle, my 2023 Lexus Rx 350 f sport suddenly lost acceleration. The vehicle initially would not accelerate beyond 50 mph and then progressively lost power, eventually being unable to accelerate beyond 40 mph. Read details...
Transmission in my 1999 Lexus Rx300 failed prematurely at 110,000. I have read that there are numerous complaints with this model's transmission and feel that Lexus should reimburse me for the $4000+ repair charges. Read details...
Transmission failed. Read details...
The Rx450h is downright dangerous. The 4 wheel drive does not switch "on demand" as the advertising says. I live in snowy massachusetts and do not need permanent 4 wheel drive, but it is essential when the roads are full of snow or ice. Read details...
Transmission started making a whining sound at certain speeds about a year and a half earlier. Toyota dealer confirmed odd noise from transmission, but said there was nothing they could do apart from removing transmission. Read details...