Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lexus RX

Lexus RX owners have reported 38 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus RX


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Lexus RX

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

2006 Lexus Rx 400h didn't stop even after breaks were applied, it did continue to move forward and slowly push another car for about 15 feet until another car hit a pile of dirt.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

On September 18,2019 @~12pm while parking my 2007 Lexus Rx 350 driving at very low speed <5 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated hopped a curb and I went into the road. Thankfully I didn�t crash or hit anyone. Mileage at time was 52549. I read on here other people had similar issues.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

As I was driving the car started to speed up uncontrollably and would not slow down even with the brakes applied. I had to put it into neutral to apply the brakes but we went from 45 - 85mph in a matter of seconds while driving in 45mph zone in the inner city.   Read details...

The Fail To Accelerate problem

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus Rx 450h. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 70 mph while driving up an extremely steep incline. An authorized dealer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle response was normal.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owned a 2013 Lexus Rx 350. While the contact was parking her vehicle the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into a tree. The contact was not sure how fast the vehicle was moving. The contact crashed into the tree head on and crushed the center of the bumper and grill.   Read details...




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