Wiper Problems of Lexus RX

Lexus RX owners have reported 14 problems related to wiper (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lexus RX based on all problems reported for the RX.

1 Wiper problem of the 2018 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 09/04/2025

I have a panoramic sunroof and the sunshade retracts when the switch is pressed but the shade bunches up and stops before fully retracting. It appears from online searches that it’s a well known problem with Lexus and can result in a very costly repair that’s caused in no part by the owners of the vehicles. A recall of this manufacturing defect needs to be issued.

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2 Wiper problem of the 2021 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 08/22/2025

Front wiper motor damaged two times in fourth years. First time on 2023 and was replaced by warranty at the Lexus dealer and the second time was damaged on August 22, 2025. Now it is damaged but not covered by warranty at this time with 52,000 miles on the car. The wiper motor was damaged and it can not move down to hide inside down the hood, when the front wipers on they moved and the wiper hits the hood and peel the hood's paint.

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3 Wiper problem of the 2016 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 07/29/2025

As I was driving southbound on I five in the state of washington in stanwood area 8:00 am my sunroof exploded, causing me to swerve into other lanes and a distraction for other drivers there were no warnings. The sunroof was in a close position, not being used. The vehicle went into repair today being August 1. We did take pictures. Had there been cars directly on either side of me accident would have occurred.

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4 Wiper problem of the 2008 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 07/09/2025

While driving my 2008 Lexus Rx 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a result, I was unable to see a nearby vehicle and collided with it while changing lanes. This appears to be a design flaw in the materials used in the door trim, which degrade and become sticky with heat and age, creating a serious safety hazard. This is not a cosmetic issue—it directly compromises driver visibility and safety.

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5 Wiper problem of the 2024 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 07/14/2024

We just pick up this car last week from the dealership here at san antonio. Tx. As we were driving there is a downpour/rain due to hurricane beryl, turn on the wiper and did not work, just got stuck in the middle of the windshield. I almost got hit on the road because I can see in front of me. Maybe it is also my fault by not checking this things before I drove off. At this moment the car is back at the dealership and my service advisor says that the motor is defective and they will order the parts.

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6 Wiper problem of the 2018 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 05/06/2024

The driver-side mirror shakes noticeably while driving making it hard to see what's on your left, specially at night. Even though I'm reporting in 2024 w/ 55k miles, I just bought this l-certified cpo Lexus 1 week ago, so the problem was likely there before. There are a couple of other signs that this car doesn't handle the south florida heat very well and my guess is the adhesive on the mirror has started to fail. There is a service notice on late model nx to address this that replaces the entire mirror assembly and they'll likely do this as well when I take it in, but it is a fairly simple issue to resolve yourself following some youtube videos even if they're not specific to this make/model.

7 Wiper problem of the 2021 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

On my 2021 Lexus Rx350l, the left-hand side outer rear-view mirror vibrates. This can be observed when the car is driven >35mph or when driving on rough roads. At freeway speeds, the mirror vibrates to such a degree that it is difficult to see from it and causes perception issues. I noticed this issue even more pronounced on some other 2021 Rx350 vehicles that I test drove before purchasing the one I own. The issue seems to mimic that of l-sb-0058-22. I suspect the cause and remedy are likely the same.

8 Wiper problem of the 2023 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 02/29/2024

The rain sensing wiper do not work properly. The wiper swipe once then stop. I have to turn them off and on again to get them to restarted. Also once they do start, they randomly stop for no reason. I have had it to the dealer twice. I was told the dealer contacted Lexus who confirmed this is a problem, with no fix. The dealer also tested all the new Rx 350's models, 2023 and 2024 on their lot, and all of them had the same problem. This is a major safety hazard that will cause accidents. It was serviced at thompson Lexus in doylestown, PA.

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9 Wiper problem of the 2008 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 02/02/2023

1-wiper were replaced 2-tire wearing out replaced.

10 Wiper problem of the 2004 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 10/19/2020

Was on freeway, heard a loud pop , looked around and everything looked ok, saw something fly off vehicle in rearview mirror. Now there is a sound of wind rushing, check windows all closed, decided to pull of freeway to see if there was damaged to vehicle . Stopped got out did not notice anything up till we looked at the roof an saw a hole. Looked like it blow out not in , did not notice in the car because sunroof cover was closed.

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11 Wiper problem of the 2007 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 11/04/2019

We are the original owner of a 2007 Lexus Rx 350. The dashboard has been cracking and crumbling apart, posing a significant safety concern. For example, the airbag unit is built into the dashboard. Dashboard degradation also affects visibility as it reflects in the windshield and crumbling pieces fall off during driving. Upon further research, a 2014 class action lawsuit prompted a warranty enhancement in 2015-2017 to cover the dashboards of several Lexus model vehicles, including our 2007 Rx 350. Unfortunately, we never received any notification of this warranty program, so we were unaware of it until now, after it has expired. We have contacted our local dealership, stevens creek Lexus in san jose, California, as well as Toyota and Lexus corporate, without resolution. As we never received notice of the warranty replacement program, we would appreciate a goodwill coverage for replacing our dashboard.

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12 Wiper problem of the 2008 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

I have had to continuous issues with my vehicle since I became the owner of it. #1 the headlamp gets very foggy. Every 2-3 months I take it to the car wash, they pop it out and clean it. I get this done because the lamp looks very dim while I am driving it at night and it makes it difficult to see the road. This is a safety issue. The second issue is that the dashboard is heavily cracked to the point where my son is able to pick off pieces and tries to put it in his mouth. I am afraid of what toxic chemicals the cracked dashboard is exposing me and my child to. I called Lexus to get these repaired under the warranty enhancement program and they told me that both of these are now 1 year past the warranty. I have been the owner of this car since 2017 and I never got notice of either of these warranty enhancements. Before that my dad owned it and he also never received notice. I have filed a case # with Lexus 1911082441. They now tell me there is nothing they can do and I will have to pay out of pocket for issues that have been existing for the last 4-5 years!.

13 Wiper problem of the 2008 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

Dashboard is deteriorating omitting gases, and causing glare on interior windshield. Extremely unsafe to drive especially if raining.

14 Wiper problem of the 2007 Lexus RX

Failure Date: 07/17/2015

I saw on the internet while I was looking for new mats this year my Lexus Rx 350, 2007, VIN [xxx] was recalled for the dashboard until may 2017. During 2013 through 2018; my husband left me for my friend; both my sons were shot in different cities; one in nashville, and one in denver colorado. The one in nashville, was shot 10 times by his roommate who forgot he had a roommate. Fortunately, he turned around so his laptop in his backpack got the bullet which would have killed him. He was left with a dominant disabled arm. He had just come back from las vegas working with jason aldean as a cameraman and saw the bloody massacre from the shooters. My oldest lives in denver. He was shot and killed by the police on a domestic call. They overreacted. My ex-husband would not let me come to the funeral or visit the son in nashville when he was hurt. I was not able to focus on anything else during that time. When I saw the recall on the internet this year, I called and requested a reprieve. I was turned down. I wrote a letter to Lexus. Again I was turned down. I am [xxx] and [xxx]. I’m still driving my Lexus 2007 and plan to the rest of my life. I didn’t see the mail about the recall of my dashboard, nor anything else for several years. I only have about 94,000 miles on it. Most of my friends want to drive in my car instead of their new ones. When I saw the recall on the internet this year, I called and requested a reprieve. I was turned down. I wrote a letter to Lexus. Again I was turned down. I plead with you to extend the time and allow me to replace my dashboard on the recall. Thank you for listening, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).


Other Common Visibility related problems of Lexus RX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
14
Rear Window Wiper Washer problems
1
Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems
1

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