general problems of the 2009 Lexus RX350

My dealer just told me that the steering rack kit leakingand needs to be replaced immediately. This common problem in Lexus,if there is a problem with this, Lexus should be paying for it, not me. The quote is for $1315.

My Lexus has under 20,000 miles on it and it has been garage kept and not seen winters. My dealer just told me that the steering gearbox needs to be replaced immediately. This car is in perfect shape and has hardly been driven. If there is a problem with this, Lexus should be paying for it, not me. The quote is for $1450.

My car never leaked oil, and no sensor lights were on. Regular maintenance was performed on the car. While I was driving on the freeway on cruise control about 70 mph (2,000 rpm) engine suddenly revved up to 3,000-3,500 rpm. I was able to exit the highway within 0. 25 miles, the oil pressure sensor came on at the end of the exit ramp. I drove approximately 100 yards away from the exit ramp to reach a side street and by then the car was barely moving, it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel, and several other sensor lights were also on. I had the car towed to a service garage that told me the oil coolant lines had leaked causing the low pressure condition in the engine. After the technician replaced the oil cooler lines and performed an oil and filter change they found "large quantities of metal shavings in oil filter cartridge indicating internal damage of engine. " severe internal engine damage has occurred and engine needs to be replaced. In my experience, it seems that a large quantity of oil was lost very quickly, and if I had not been able to exit the highway within a matter of seconds the car could have seized up and I could have gotten in an accident.

During vehicle service, I was told that the rack of power steering is leaking, which costs around $1500 for replacing power steering rack. After looking on line, I found this is a common problem for RX 350 with low mileage . This is a safety issue Lexus should recall and to fix the problem.

During routine oil change at Lexus dealership I was informed that the steering rack was leaking and the entire rack needed replacing soon as it poses a safety issue. Learned this is a very common reoccurring issue with this make/model/year and validated as such on-line. Estimated cost of repair that I was quoted: $1,678. 85. Due to the potential safety issue and number of occurrences I do not see how this is not a recall issue and that the cost should be the responsibility of the manufacturer as it is obviously a manufacturing defect.

During vehicle service today, I was told that the rack of power steering is leaking. I was charged $1750 for replacing power steering rack. After looking on line, I found this is a common problem for RX 350 with low mileage . This is a saft issue Lexus should recall and to fix the problem.

While being serviced for brakes for 3rd time , dealer noticed torn/leaking rt front boot. Appears to be a major problem with this car. $15 part, $475 labor. Fortunately this was covered due to 3rd party extended warranty but with the number of complaints and TSB's on this issue, the dealer should have covered. This negligence shouldnt happen on a premium brand, this will be our last Lexus.

I took my car in for regular service a couple of weeks ago and they recommenced several things, including replacing the power steering rack due to a leak. I got a second opinion before replacing it and they said it seemed very odd to have that at such low mileage. I therefore did lots of research to see if I was just unlucky and have found many people that own a Lexus or Toyota have had this problem at such low mileage. I have only ever taken my car to be serviced at Lexus as they state needed, and therefore do not believe that this problem should be happening and think it's completely unacceptable I should be responsible for paying for this. If this is a safety concern (my car did not pass inspection due to it) how can Lexus not recall the part after so many incidents?.

In Dec 2011, a reputable Toyota dealer performed a re-alignment because the steering was pulling to the right. The car was fine for a few weeks. In Feb 2012, the steering started pulling again. Again to the right. My concern is that something basic is wrong with the steering/alignment mechanism.

I was driving my 2009 Lexus RX 350 down a major surface street when my power brakes and steering went out. I attempted to drive again after moving to a side street, and my steering and brakes went out 2 more times, I then had my vehicle towed to my Lexus dealer. They could not identify the reason for the problem.

Vehicle will at random begin to pull to the left.